Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam (Dam Square 20, Amsterdam) — Marie Tussaud, better known to the world as “Madame Tussaud”, sculpted her first wax statue, of the French writer Voltaire, in 1777; since then, her name and empire have traveled the world and introduced millions to her craft of ultra-realistic wax models. Madame Tussaud’s Amsterdam location was the museum empire’s very first overseas venture, and remains one of the capital’s most popular tourist attractions.
With an enviable location on Dam Square (which boasts splendid views from its upper floors), Madame Tussauds is conveniently central museum, and fits in well with a tour of the square and its monuments. Both children and adults alike are wowed by the craftsmanship and sheer realism of the waxworks, and there’s hardly a museum in town that offers more photo opportunities to its visitors.
Most people know what to expect at Madame Tussauds: wax sculptures of celebrities, heads of state, and other notables. But each location also subtly introduces visitors to the pop-cultural landscape of its country. Next to Princess Diana, visitors can see the current Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands and her beloved mother, Queen Wilhelmina; next to Barack Obama, the former Dutch Prime Minister Jan-Pieter Balkenende, who has suffered countless remarks on his resemblance to Harry Potter. And in no other Madame Tussauds can beer lovers pose beside Freddy Heineken, late president of the Heineken brewery. Hours: 9:30 am – 9:30 pm daily. See their website for updated ticket pricing: https://www.madametussauds.com/amsterdam/en/