Madame Tussauds Hollywood, Wax figure museum on Hollywood Boulevard, United States.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood is a three-story wax museum on Hollywood Boulevard, just west of the TCL Chinese Theatre. Its facade of dark reddish-brown panels and tall glass windows carries a long red band with the name in yellow script and "HOLLYWOOD" beneath it, plus two vertical red banners. Inside are 125 wax figures, each with a placard on the nearby wall; the largest is King Kong on the second floor.
Madame Tussauds Hollywood was built over about 1.5 years and opened in 2009 as the ninth location of the Tussauds franchise founded by sculptor Marie Tussaud. The first figures made for the site were of Beyoncé and Jamie Foxx, each costing roughly $350,000. The museum is owned and operated by Merlin Entertainments.
The figures represent contemporary celebrities and historical figures in scenes depicting their most significant moments. Visitors often notice details in clothing and props that reflect each person's era or profession.
The museum occupies three floors on Hollywood Boulevard, just west of the TCL Chinese Theatre. King Kong sits on the second floor, while figures such as Marilyn Monroe, Dwayne Johnson, Kobe Bryant and Hulk stand in the lobby. Placards beside each figure give information on the person portrayed, and a few matching props are placed near select figures for photos.
The largest figure in the museum is King Kong, which sits on the second floor. The first figures made for this location were of Beyoncé and Jamie Foxx, each costing about $350,000. Small placards on the walls beside each figure give information about the person portrayed, and a few matching props are placed near select figures for visitors to hold while taking photos.
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