About Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
What Is Madame Tussauds Amsterdam?
Founded in 1970, Madame Tussauds Amsterdam was the first wax museum to open in Europe after London. The interactive wax museum is a popular tourist attraction and is super fun for the whole family. Visitors can get up close to their favourite celebrities and icons. Madame Tussauds Amsterdam has several themed ‘zones’, such as Music, A-listers and Sports where you can see figures like Harry Styles, Jutta Leerdam and Leonardo DiCaprio.
Who Was Madame Tussaud?
Marie Tussaud was the French-born artist and founder of Madame Tussauds wax museum in London. Born in France in 1761, Madame Tussaud spent her early career learning the art of wax modeling from doctor and anatomist Phillipe Curtius.
She gained popularity from her wax portraits of 18th-century ‘celebrities’, including founding father Benjamin Franklin, philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau and poet Sir Walter Scott. She even had an association with the royal family and was the tutor to King Louis XVI’s sister, Élisabeth.
In 1789, Marie fled to the United Kingdom with her three children due to the French Revolution. Around the same time, her mentor Phillipe Curtius died, leaving her with his entire exhibition, relics, artifacts, and portfolio of property.
She finally settled in the UK and opened the first official Madame Tussauds wax museum on London’s Baker Street in 1835. She worked right up to her death in 1850, and some of her original models, including wax figures of Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin, and Sir Walter Scott, still exist and are preserved today.
Where Is Madame Tussauds Amsterdam?
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam is located in the heart of Amsterdam on Dam Square (near the Royal Palace of Amsterdam). It’s easily accessible by public transport and is just a 10-minute walk from Central Station. There are also several tram and bus stops located within walking distance of the famous wax museum.
What’s Inside Madame Tussauds Amsterdam?
There’s so much to explore in Madame Tussauds Amsterdam - you’ll never get bored seeing what’s inside and meeting all the iconic wax figures.
There are 11 amazing zones to discover. Take a selfie with Justin Bieber in the A-list zone, strike a demure pose with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima in the Royals Zone or visit the MARVEL AVENGERS© zone and come face-to-figure with Loki, Thor and The Hulk!
How Long Does Madame Tussauds Amsterdam Take?
An average visit to Madame Tussauds Amsterdam will take about an hour. Don’t forget to bring your camera so you can snap lots of photos!
How Many Madame Tussauds Are There?
There are over 25 Madame Tussaud wax museums across the globe, including several in the USA, Beijing, Tokyo, Dubai and Sydney.
How To Visit Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
Visit our tickets and passes page to see options including combination tickets with other Merlin attractions!
