Madame Tussauds New York.

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.

• The Avengers
• The Royal Family
• Rihanna
• Taylor Swift
• Selena Gomez
• Marilyn Monroe
• Former presidents

While encountering celebrities in NYC is not uncommon, there’s an unspoken rule to respect their privacy. For a chance to snap a picture with your favorite star without causing a scene, consider visiting Madame Tussauds in Times Square.

With ticket prices ranging from $40-$80, you’ll have access to nine floors of wildly realistic wax figures and over 80,000 sq. feet of interactive fun – a must-do in Times Square, so grab your tickets in advance. Here’s a short list (covering just a fraction) of the life-like celebrities you’ll find at Madame Tussades in Times Square.

• The Avengers
• The Royal Family
• Taylor Swift
• Selena Gomez
• Indiana Jones
• Marilyn Monroe
• The Kardashians
• Former presidents