Madame Tussauds San Francisco facts for kids

Madame Tussauds San Francisco is a super cool place where you can see lifelike wax figures of your favorite stars and historical heroes! It's located right in Fisherman's Wharf, a famous spot in San Francisco, California. This museum opened its doors on June 26, 2014. It was the 17th Madame Tussauds museum to open around the world. Inside, you'll find amazing wax figures of famous people from movies, music, politics, and sports. They also celebrate the "Spirit of San Francisco" with figures of local artists, musicians, and important people from the city's past.

A Look Back

In 2013, a company called Merlin Entertainments made a deal to take over a place called the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf. This old museum had been open for 50 years and had more than 270 wax figures. Merlin Entertainments decided to change it into two new attractions: the Madame Tussauds wax museum and the San Francisco Dungeon.

Famous Figures You Can See

Madame Tussauds San Francisco is home to many incredible wax figures. These figures look so real, you might think they are actually standing right next to you! They are grouped into different exciting categories.

Sports Stars

You can stand next to legendary athletes who have made history. Imagine seeing figures of basketball greats like Kobe Bryant and Stephen Curry. You might also spot boxing legend Muhammed Ali or tennis champion Serena Williams.

Leaders and History Makers

This section features important people who have shaped our world. You can see figures of past United States Presidents like Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln. There are also figures of inspiring leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and local San Francisco hero Harvey Milk.

Music Icons

Get ready to "meet" some of the biggest names in music! You can pose with pop superstars like Adele, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé. Rock legends such as Freddie Mercury and Jimi Hendrix are also there.

Movie Magic

Step into the world of film and meet your favorite actors and directors. You might find figures of classic stars like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Modern movie heroes like Leonardo DiCaprio and Zendaya are also featured.

A-List Celebrities

This area is packed with famous faces from all over the entertainment world. You can see figures of actors like Morgan Freeman and Anne Hathaway. It's a chance to feel like you're at a big Hollywood event!

See also

• Chamber of Horrors (Madame Tussauds), London
• Marie Tussaud
• Madame Tussauds Delhi
• Madame Tussauds Hollywood
• Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
• Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
• Madame Tussauds New York
• Madame Tussauds Rock Circus (1989–2001, London)
• Madame Tussauds Shanghai
• Madame Tussauds Singapore
• Madame Tussauds Sydney
• Madame Tussauds Washington D.C.
• Merlin Entertainments