Bangkok's Madame Tussauds Wax houses wax replicas of 70 world-famous celebrities in 8 different themed sections. You can touch anyone from Albert Einstein to Tom Cruise, from Barack Obama to Tiger Woods. However, you cannot touch any figure in the most decorated room housing the Thai royal family.
You can learn how these statues are made. You can also learn about Madame Tussaud, who made her first wax sculpture of the French writer Voltaire in 1777. So strike a pose with your favorite stars and historical personalities, know more about its history, and even escape the Bangkok heat here! You can end your visit with a unique 4D screening of an Ice Age short film.
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Things to Do at Madame Tussaud's Museum
SourcePosing With The Stars This is the most common and fun thing to do here. You can dress up and have your photo taken by a professional photographer at THB 350 per picture at some of the displays, where costumes are provided.
Interactive Displays Some of the displays also have interactive activities. Like at the football display you can take a penalty shot. Or you can take a quiz at the display housing Einstein’s statue.
Learn About the Museum's History The authentic history section at Madame Tussauds, Bangkok informs visitors about the real Madame Tussaud. Madame Tussaud created her first wax statue of the French writer Voltaire, in 1777, which went on to open her first museum in London in 1835.
Have your Hand Cast in Wax
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There is a stand near the exit where you can have a wax figure of your hand made in the colour of your choice.
Pick Up A Souvenir There is also a souvenir shop near the exit where you can pick up something for your loved ones or simply a personal souvenir.
Getting Away from the Heat Sightseeing in the tropical heat of Bangkok city can often leave one exhausted. Madame Tussauds provides a respite from the heat, so enjoy a few hours in the air conditioning here and take a break from the chaos of the city.
Entry Fee and Ticket Prices
Regular Madame Tussaud's Ticket Costs Adult - THB 990 Children (3 to 11 years old) - THB 790 Children (below 3 years) – Free
Apart from this, two Combo Tickets are also available that not just include the entrance fee for Madame Tussauds, but allow one to visit Ocean World nearby. The two Combo tickets are –
Combo Ticket 1: These include entry fee for Madame Tussauds + Wax hand + souvenir + snack & drink + Ocean World admission
Adult - THB 2,820 Children (3 to 11 years old) - THB 2,420 Children (below 3 years) - Free
Combo Ticket 2: This includes the entry fee for Madame Tussauds + the Madame Tussauds Guide book + wax hand + Madame Tussauds photo (6 * 9 inch) + Ocean World admission + Ocean feeding boat
Adult - THB 3,380 Children (3 to 11 years old) - THB 2,980 Children (below 3 years) - Free
Wax Figures At The Museum
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There are many wax figures of many historical figures, world leaders and celebrities at Madame Tussauds, Bangkok. Since the museum is divided into eight sections, the wax figures can also be found accordingly, using the following maps.
Historical Figures A museum by definition must first pay homage to history. Hence Madame Tussauds, Bangkok too begins with an ancient set. There are such Historical figures as -
Lady Diana
Mahatma Gandhi
Mao Tse-tung
Soekarno
Buddhadasha Bhillhu
Seni Pramoj
Influential Leaders No museum is complete without World Leaders, and this one is no exception. There are quite a few prominent leaders under one roof here -
Barack Obama
Michelle Obama
Queen Elizabeth II
Vladimir Putin
Narendra Modi
Aung San Suu Kyi
General Prem Tinsulanonda
Mahathir bin Mohamad
Lee Myung Bak
Lee Hsien Loong
Famous Scientists & Artists The figures of many noteworthy Scientists and Artists can be found here. These include -
Albert Einstein
Ludwig van Beethoven
Pablo Picasso
Luciano Pavarotti
Silpa Bhirasri
Porntip Rojanasunan
Luang Vichit Vadakan
Sunthorn Phu
Mark Zuckerberg
Sports Legends Most of the Sports Legends are football players, due to the Thai love for the game. These include –
David Beckham
Cristiano Ronaldo
Wayne Rooney
Steven Gerrard
Serena Williams
Tiger Woods
Yao Ming
Khaosai Galaxy
Pawina Thongsuk
Pop & Rock Musicians The hall of famous Pop & Rock musicians here includes such legendary names as –
Beyonce Knowles
Lady Gaga
Michael Jackson
Madonna
Katy Perry
One Direction
Jay Chou
Nichkun Horvejkul
Tata Young
Movie Stars The list of statues in the Movie Starts section here may be short, but it’s impressive. Many more figures are there in sections like – Hollywood, Bollywood & Asian Stars. These include –
Bruce Lee
Anthony Hopkins
Spiderman
Hugh Jackman
Mario Maurer
Tony Jaa
Bollywood Stars Bollywood being big in Asia, Made Tussauds here houses some of its biggest names. These are –
Amitabh Bachchan
Shah Rukh Khan
Prabhas
Hrithik Roshan
Asian Celebrities If you are in Asia, you must pay homage to Asian celebrities. There are both famous and lesser-known celebs in this section
Jackie Chan
Michelle Yeoh
Ken Theeradej Wongpuapan
Anne Thongprasom
Hollywood Stars And finally the last section is home to the figures of Hollywood stars and has a glitzy red carpet feel. Vin Diesel’s statue is the most realistic in the museum.
Vin Diesel
Nicole Kidman
Leonardo DiCaprio
Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt
Johnny Depp
Nicolas Cage
Naomi Campbell
Museum Sections
Go Back in Time: If you are a history buff, you can check out the wax figures Lady Diana, Mao Tse-tung and Mahatma Gandhi.
The Political Agenda: If you are into politics, wax figures influential world leaders such as Queen Elisabeth, Aung San Suu Kyi, and the Dalai Lama might interest you. Pose With Obama: One of the highlights of Madame Tussauds Bangkok is the display of the Oval Office at the White House. Here, you can sit down behind the “resolute desk” with President Obama, with Michelle Obama standing behind you. You can even get a photo of the same.
With Great Artists: If you are into Arts or Science section, you can find solace in the statues of Ludwig von Beethoven and Albert Einstein. SourceSports Stars: Sports enthusiasts will find figures of great sports stars like footballer Wayne Rooney, tennis ace Serena Williams and golfer Tiger Woods.
The Musician's Galore: If Music is your thing, you can check out the figures of international stars such as Beyoncé and Michael Jackson.
A Filmy Affair: If Film, TV and Red Carpet is what interests you, you can pose next to celebrities and characters, like Oprah Winfrey, George Clooney, Nicole Kidman, Spiderman and Wolverine.
Asian Paparrazi: If you are more into Asian movies, there are statues of celebrities like Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and the Thai star Anne Thongprasom.
