Madame Tussauds Las Vegas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
Paradise, Nevada Status {{{status}}} Opening date 1999 (1999)
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Attraction type	Wax museum
Website	http://www.madametussauds.com/lasvegas

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is a super cool wax museum! It's located right on the famous Las Vegas Strip, inside The Venetian Las Vegas resort in Paradise, Nevada. This museum first opened its doors in 1999. It was the very first Madame Tussauds museum to open in the United States.

Inside, you'll find over 100 amazing wax figures. These figures look just like your favorite celebrities, movie characters, athletes, musicians, and even Marvel superheroes! There's also a fun 4D movie theater to enjoy. Other Madame Tussauds museums later opened in places like New York City, Washington D.C., and Hollywood.

How Wax Figures Come to Life

Making a wax figure is a long process. It can take about four to six months to finish just one figure! First, the museum decides which famous people to include. Then, researchers gather lots of information about the chosen celebrities.

From Photos to Figures

They look for details like their hairstyle, common facial expressions, and favorite clothes. If possible, the celebrities visit the Madame Tussauds artists. The artists take more than 150 measurements and 200 photos. They also use special oil-based paint to make the skin look super real.

More Than Just Wax

Did you know the figures are not made only of wax? They also use clay and steel to create the shape and structure. Some celebrities even help create their own figures! For example, Gwen Stefani worked with the team to get her wax figure's style just right. Also, Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas gave one of her own dresses to the museum for her figure.

Meet the Stars: Notable Figures

At Madame Tussauds Las Vegas, you can get up close with many famous faces. The museum groups them into different fun sections. You might see TV stars, Hollywood actors, famous musicians, and amazing athletes. There's also a special "Viva Las Vegas" section and a cool Marvel area!