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Madame Tussauds.

Only if, says Antonina. 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.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best things to do in Times Square
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It's on 1 of my list. Each entry below is what I wrote about it there, with my verdict on that list, the fullest first.

Best things to do in Times Square

No. 18 on that list2 min from the subway
Only if
  • Cost$40-$80
  • Subway1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, S, W to Times Sq-42 St, 2 min
  • Address234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

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.

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