Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Opens in D.C.
Today was the first day Madame Tussauds Wax Museum’s Washington, D.C. location was open, so after work I headed over to see the museum while the price was still only $10.
The museum does not have a very big collection, but it is very fun to see. The wax models look pretty realistic and you are encouraged to get up close, touch, and take photos with the figures. I thought it was really fun to see some of the Presidents in wax such as George Washington and FDR. The museum also has some fun interactive things. I really enjoyed the interactive stations that had quizzes. My favorite quiz I did was the Presidents in the military one. Another good one was on the making of the wax figures. Actually the whole exhibit area on the making of the wax figures was amazing, especially with the history timeline of Madame Tussauds herself and how the whole wax museum attractions that bear her name got started. I had no idea that Madame Tussaud the person dated back to the French Revolution and that she actually in person did wax moldings with Ben Franklin. Continue reading for visiting information and photos.
Madame Toussaud as a Wax Figure
The museum admission also costs only $10 tomorrow (10/6), but after that the admission jumps up to its normal price of $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, and $18 for kids.
Hours: 10am to 6pm, website says that it always opens at 10am and the closing time can vary
Location: 1025 F. Street, NW
Nearest Metro: Metro Center (Blue, Orange, and Red lines)
Website: www.madametussaudsdc.com
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