Madame Tussauds New York Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Madame Tussauds New York. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Madame Tussauds New York City Admission Ticket

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Standard admission tickets for Madame Tussauds in New York start at US$39 and grant full access to the waxwork exhibitions and the MARVEL Universe 4D experience; however, ticket prices vary by date. Children under 2 can visit for free. To beat the crowds, upgrade to a Gold Ticket (starting at US$44) for fast-track entry and digital photos.

Yes, Madame Tussauds is part of the world-renowned chain of waxwork museums, and affords the chance to snap a selfie with hundreds of movie stars, pop icons, and other famous figures, right on Times Square. Numbers are limited, so book ahead to snag a ticket. For the best value, combine it with a New York Explorer Pass or a hop-on hop-off bus tour of NYC.

Per one customer who booked the Madame Tussauds New York City Admission Ticket, "The entire museum was entertaining! Our family had a great time! We spent two hours admiring the lifelike replicas. We plan to visit again!"

The self-guided Madame Tussauds New York tour takes most visitors 60–90 minutes. But don’t discount the time it can take to get inside the iconic wax museum. During peak seasons, such as holidays or summer vacations, visitors can expect line wait times as long as an hour.

Madame Tussauds New York tickets are available for purchase online. Get them in advance to cut down on wait times the day of your visit. Try heading to Madame Tussauds on a sunny day when most tourists would prefer to be outside exploring Central Park or other open-air New York City attractions.

Typically, the last entry for Madame Tussauds is 8pm on weekdays and 10pm on weekends. However, in summer the museum keeps extended hours and final admission is at 10pm daily. The official website has an up-to-date calendar, so be sure to confirm opening hours ahead of your visit.

Yes. Unlike other wax museums, Madame Tussauds lets you interact freely with its waxworks. Ever wanted to take a selfie with Beyoncé? Or pose in the Oval Office with the president and vice president? This is your chance. Madame Tussauds lets you get up close and personal—hugging optional.

Yes. It’s not only permitted to take photos in the museum, but it’s also encouraged. Visitors can bring in cameras, camera phones, and selfie sticks at no extra charge, so long as it’s for personal use. Commercial photographers or film crews should get in touch with Madame Tussauds in advance.

No. Plan on finishing that bottle of water before you enter the premises. No food or beverages are permitted within Madame Tussauds. Bags are searched on arrival. Visitors can expect to be asked to either finish or dispose of any food or drinks they’ve brought with them.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Madame Tussauds. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in New York City:

• Statue of Liberty

• Empire State Building

• Central Park

• Ellis Island

• National September 11 Memorial & Museum

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