Madame Tussauds, Wax museum in Mitte district, Berlin, Germany
Madame Tussauds is a wax museum in the Mitte district of Berlin that presents more than 130 life-size replicas of well-known figures from politics, entertainment, and sports. The figures stand in themed sections throughout the building, allowing visitors to move between different rooms and backdrops.
Marie Tussaud began making wax figures in late 18th-century France, developing methods to capture the likeness of notable individuals. Her work spread across Europe in the following century, leading to permanent locations opening in cities including Berlin.
Visitors move freely among the figures and often pose for photos, treating the space as an interactive gallery rather than a place to stand behind ropes. The arrangement encourages close contact, allowing people to see the texture of clothing, facial details, and hand-painted eyes up close.
The building sits close to metro and bus stops, making arrival by public transport straightforward. A visit typically lasts between one and two hours, depending on how long visitors spend at each display and taking photographs.
Each figure requires hundreds of precise measurements, including the distance between individual facial features and the exact color of the iris. Specialists use real human hair inserted strand by strand into the wax surface to achieve a realistic appearance.
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