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A museum · Times Square · on 2 of my lists

Madame Tussauds New York.

Only if, says Antonina. If your kids are celebrity obsessed this one of the best museums in NYC with kids.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best children’s museums in New York
Exterior of the Madame Tussauds wax museum in Times Square with people walking by.
From The Coolest Interactive Museums in New York City
Address
234 W 42nd St Directions
Subway
1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, S, W to Times Sq-42 St, 2 min
Website
madametussauds.com/new-york/tickets/?utm_source=local-listing&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=tickets
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about Madame Tussauds New York on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on 2 of my lists, from Interactive Museums in NYC, the Ones That Are Actually Fun. to Best children’s museums in New York, and each one says something the others don’t. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there and where it is and what’s near.

  1. Interactive Museums in NYC, the Ones That Are Actually Fun.Worth it
  2. Best children’s museums in New YorkOnly if

Where it appears on New York Dearest

2 of my lists, the fullest first
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Madame Tussauds is one of those NYC institutions people either fully love or completely hate. It’s chaotic in the same way Times Square is chaotic, but once you’re inside, it’s actually a lot of fun. The museum is filled with incredibly lifelike wax figures of celebrities, athletes, historical icons, and fictional characters.

There are themed zones, interactive experiences, and yes, plenty of chances to take selfies with people you’ll never actually meet. What surprised me most was how detailed the figures are up close. From the clothing to the facial expressions, it’s obvious a lot of work goes into each one.

I visited with a group of friends and we ended up liking it more than expected (and laughing the whole way through). It’s silly and completely over the top, but also kind of fun when you just go with it.

Here is a short list of some of the celebrities you’ll find at this interactive NYC museum.

Read it on the list
  • Address234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
  • From my guide, published May 2025.
Only if, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

Where it is, and what’s near

Worth it, within a ten-minute walk
Open it on my map
Nearby, from my lists
On The Best of New York

I put Madame Tussauds New York on my best list.

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