Berlin caters to the needs of even the most sophisticated connoisseurs of contemporary art. Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum is an exhibition that deservedly occupies an honorable niche in the list of amazing places in this city. The museum building, with a total area of 2500 square meters, is located near the Brandenburg Gate, in the very center of Berlin. It includes 9 halls and about a hundred exhibits of the most prominent and famous personalities of the world.
Hall of Politics and Religion
The first hall traditionally tells the story of the formation of the German state. He is represented by figures significant for world politics: Otto Von Bismarck, Angela Merkel, Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Mikhail Gorbachev, Barack Obama and other wax counterparts tell tourists the story of their life that is significant for world politics.
All figures displayed in the hall are allowed to be touched and photographed. An exception was the persona of Adolf Hitler, who was included in the exposition and caused the discontent of many tourists. After the sensational case of vandalism over a figure, when Hitler lost his head when he met an offended anti-fascist, the museum management forbade touching the Fuhrer or trying to capture him in photographs.
The implementation of this rule is vigilantly monitored by a video surveillance camera and a personal security officer, specially installed for this purpose near the exhibit. It is also noteworthy that in response to the dissatisfied responses of tourists about the inclusion of Hitler in the exhibition, the creators mentioned that the figure of the German leader is depicted as broken and oppressed, ready to grab a weapon at any second.
Also in this hall, visitors will meet with the first Pope of German origin - Benedict XIV.
Hall of Science, Culture and Sports
The next room provides an opportunity to enjoy the company of Albert Einstein and check the level of your intelligence, sit next to Sigmund Freud and ask him for advice, and also find out what was the inspiration of Ludwig Beethoven when writing his immortal works.
After getting acquainted with representatives of the scientific and cultural fields, visitors will meet with the figures of the most famous women of our planet. The charming Marlene Dietrich, the Empress of Austria Elizabeth of Bavaria, the most talented actress Romy Schneider - everyone has a unique chance to touch the stars of the world scale, compare their height and complexion, and leave a lot of impressions and photographs as a souvenir.
For a nominal fee of only a few euros, anyone can dress in the dress of the most famous blonde of all generations - Marilyn Monroe and take a photo together. And this is not just a shot next to a star: an air regulator will be installed under your feet, directing air flows directly under the hem, like in the famous movie with a movie diva. Figures of legendary athletes are waiting for sports fans. The most popular of them are German tennis player Boris Becker and football goalkeeper and captain of the German national team Oliver Kahn.
Hall of Film Industry and Music
A special place in the museum is occupied by a hall with figures of musicians and the most popular actors in Hollywood. Here you can see the immortal four of the Beatles and the king of the stage Michael Jackson, Britney Spears and George Clooney. A pleasant surprise awaits the fans of Robbie Williams: a seat on the red couch next to her idol. Who among the young ladies does not dream of touching such gorgeous men as Brad Pitt and George Clooney, albeit waxed ones? The Berlin Museum gives everyone this amazing opportunity. After all, when else will there be such a lucky chance?
The green giant Shrek, the charming pirate Johnny Depp, Madonna, Angelina Jolie, the werewolf sympathetic Taylor Lautner from everyone's favorite "Twilight", Justin Bieber, Rihanna and other legendary figures are presented in the Berlin branch of Madame Tussauds.
What else to see in the museum
The process of making wax dolls will be interesting and informative for visitors. The exhibition features the tools of the craftsmen making the clones of the celebrities, as well as some of the details of the future figures. Many stars donate clothing and accessories after learning that their copies will be made for the exhibition. Quite generous gifts, although the investment pays off in full.
All the figures presented in the museum have amazing realism. It seems that these are people full of life, posing for a photograph and frozen for a moment in various poses. And, although the branch of Madame Tussauds in Berlin is much smaller in area and contains not as many exhibits in its halls as its counterparts, a visit to the museum will be an unforgettable experience for absolutely any person. The work of the creators of this masterpiece complex is colossal and requires a lot of time. But the effort spent is paying off in full: every day the museum is visited by crowds of tourists with a desire to appreciate their creations.
Ticket prices for Madame Tussauds
Tickets for Madame Tussauds Berlin can be bought online at the official website madametussauds.com. It is more profitable than at the checkout, as very often there are promotions and discounts.
- Adult ticket - 14 euros.
- Ticket for a child from 3 to 14 years old - 11 euros.
You can also purchase a VIP ticket on the website, which allows you to enter the museum without queuing. According to official information, the waiting time in line can be up to 1.5 hours.
- VIP ticket for an adult - 26.50 euros.
- VIP ticket for a child from 3 to 14 years old - 21.50 euros.
When buying, you will need to select the type of ticket (regular or VIP), then select the date of visit in the online calendar and make the payment. You can pay by credit card Visa and MasterCard, PayPal.
At the entrance, you will need to show a ticket on any device (phone, tablet, etc.) and an identity document.
How to get there on your own
Museum address: Unter den Linden 74.
You can get to the museum on your own by train, metro or bus:
- S-Bahn (electric train). Brandenburger Tor station, lines S1, 2 or 25.
- U-Bahn (subway). Brandenburger Tor station. Metro line U5.
- Bus: 100, 200 or TXL to Brandenburger Tor
Working hours
The museum is open to visitors daily from 9 am to 7 pm. You can enter the museum until 18:00.
Typically, a visit to Madame Tussauds takes about 1.5 hours. Photography is permitted.