Madame Tussauds Blackpool, Wax museum in Blackpool, United Kingdom
Madame Tussauds Blackpool is a wax museum in Blackpool, United Kingdom, featuring over 80 wax figures of celebrities, film and television characters, athletes and musicians. The museum displays these figures in themed zones, offering visitors a chance to see and interact with lifelike representations of famous people.
The attraction opened in 2011, replacing the previous Louis Tussauds Waxworks, which had been in Blackpool since 1900. In 2025, management switched to Blackpool Tourism Ltd, with Merlin Entertainments leasing the Madame Tussauds name.
The museum is part of Blackpool's entertainment scene, where visitors often pose for photos with the figures. The figures are arranged in themed areas, such as a sports zone and a music section, which reflect British pop culture.
The museum is centrally located, close to other attractions, and is easily reached on foot from the promenade. It is best visited outside peak holiday periods to avoid queues, and the layout is accessible for most visitors.
The museum's collection includes figures of celebrities, film and television characters, athletes and musicians, with over 80 figures in total. Many visitors are surprised by the level of detail in the figures, which are regularly updated to include new stars.
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