Madame Tussauds Sydney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Madame Tussauds Sydney |
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| Attraction type | Wax Museum | ||||||
| Site area | 1,800 m2 (19,000 sq ft) | ||||||
| Website | Official website: https://www.madametussauds.com.au/ | ||||||
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Madame Tussauds Sydney is a famous wax museum located in Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia. You can find it right on the Aquarium Wharf. This museum is part of Merlin Entertainments, a large company that owns and operates many fun attractions worldwide.
A Look Back: History of Madame Tussauds Sydney
Madame Tussauds Sydney first opened its doors in April 2012. It was the thirteenth Madame Tussauds museum to open around the globe. This museum is special because it's the only one of its kind in Australia.
What to See: Interactive Exhibits
Madame Tussauds Sydney offers many interactive experiences. You can get up close with wax figures of famous people. These figures look incredibly real!
In 2015, the museum revealed three different wax figures of the singer Madonna at the same time. This was the first time they had ever shown so many figures of one female performer.
Meet the Stars: Famous Figures at Madame Tussauds
The museum has different zones where you can meet wax figures from various fields. Here are some of the popular figures you might see:
- Wild Australia: Meet Australian heroes like Steve Irwin and his son Robert Irwin.
- History & World Leaders: See important figures from history, such as Ned Kelly, Mahatma Gandhi, and Nelson Mandela. You can also find Queen Elizabeth II and Albert Einstein.
- Sports: Get close to sports legends like Layne Beachley, Tim Cahill, and Don Bradman.
- Pride: This section celebrates diversity with figures like Courtney Act and Lady Gaga.
- Sydney Live: Experience the vibrant energy of Sydney with stars like Troye Sivan, Harry Styles, and Pink.
- Marvel: Step into the world of superheroes! You can see Wolverine, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Captain Marvel.
- Fashion: Pose with fashion icons such as Miranda Kerr and Elle Macpherson.
- Film & TV: Meet stars from movies and television, including Marilyn Monroe, Olivia Newton-John, and Jackie Chan.
- Justice League: Join the heroes of the Justice League! Figures include Superman, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, and Batman.
- Illuminate Sydney Party: This zone features figures of global celebrities like Chris Hemsworth, Nicole Kidman, and Johnny Depp.
