Madame Tussauds Shanghai

Madame Tussauds Shanghai

Madame Tussauds Shanghai is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction.

Shanghai stood out from over thirty candidate cities worldwide to become the sixth location of Madame Tussauds globally. The Tussauds Group was drawn by the city’s abundant local celebrity appeal and vast market potential. Through detailed and precise market research, they carefully selected from an extensive list of candidates—each chosen figure is a celebrity most Chinese people are eager to see. Madame Tussauds Shanghai is divided into seven themed exhibition areas: “Behind the Scenes,” “Shanghai Glamour,” “Historical Figures and National Leaders,” “Movies,” “Music,” “Sports,” and “Speed.” In addition to taking close-up photos with over 80 incredibly lifelike wax figures of Chinese and international stars, visitors can also engage in interactive experiences such as singing duets with “celebrities,” making movies, and playing basketball.

It is reported that the preparation for Madame Tussauds Shanghai took over two years, with each wax figure costing upwards of one million yuan to produce. All figures were meticulously crafted in London at a studio with over 200 years of experience in wax figure production. The selection of celebrity wax figures displayed in Shanghai was made through detailed market research, carefully chosen from a long list of candidates—each figure is a celebrity most desired by Chinese tourists. Madame Tussaud was a French artist renowned for her wax figures. In 1835, she established a permanent exhibition venue on Baker Street in London. Currently, the UK-based Tussauds Group is Europe’s leading leisure and entertainment group. According to group officials, they are fully committed to making Madame Tussauds Shanghai a globally unparalleled interactive experience supported by cutting-edge technology.

Madame Tussaud (1761–1850) was an outstanding French artist known for her wax figures. She learned the craft of wax modeling from a doctor as a child, and her breakthrough work was a wax figure of the French writer Voltaire. At the age of 74, in 1835, she established a permanent exhibition venue on Baker Street in London.

Since its opening more than 200 years ago, Madame Tussauds has remained a popular attraction, drawing millions of visitors. There are many reasons for the enduring success of Madame Tussauds, but one of the most important is the strong curiosity it sparks. Through contact with historical figures, visitors embark on an exciting and extraordinary journey. Here, guests can truly experience the presence of celebrities from various eras. The experience creates an illusion of time reversal, allowing visitors to feel as though they are stepping into the times and events these figures lived through.

The legendary history of Madame Tussauds dates back to Paris in 1770. It was in Paris that Madame Tussaud began studying wax modeling techniques under the guidance of Dr. Philippe Curtius. During the French Revolution, her craftsmanship was put to the test: she created death masks for executed nobles. In the early 19th century, Madame Tussaud brought her wax figures to England for touring exhibitions.

Chamber of Horrors: One of the main highlights of Madame Tussauds is the Chamber of Horrors, which features exhibits of victims of the French Revolution as well as newly crafted figures of killers and criminals. Later additions included wax figures of other famous personalities, such as Horatio Nelson and Sir Walter Scott. Some of Madame Tussaud’s own handcrafted wax figures are still on display. The wax figure of Madame Tussaud herself, created in 1842, is now placed at the entrance of the museum.

Madame Tussauds Shanghai is the newest addition to the global network, following London, Amsterdam, New York, Hong Kong, and Las Vegas, making it the sixth Madame Tussauds location worldwide. With over 200 years of crafting experience, we use the most advanced materials and high-tech methods paired with realistic techniques. Here, you can conduct a business meeting with “Bill Gates,” feel the heartbeat of “Andy Lau,” and take intimate photos with big stars like “Jackie Chan,” “Zhao Wei,” “Brad Pitt,” “Audrey Hepburn,” “David Beckham,” and “Arnold Schwarzenegger.”

Additionally, we offer more interactive games across various themed zones. You can find engaging activities in the “Glamour,” “Behind the Scenes,” “Celebrities,” “Music,” “Movies,” “Speed,” and “Sports” sections. Not only can you learn about the behind-the-scenes work of wax figure creation, compete in brainpower with “Einstein,” play chess with “Nie Weiping,” but you can also challenge sports legends like “Li Xiaoshuang,” “Deng Yaping,” “Tiger Woods,” “Ayrton Senna,” and “Ronaldo!”

The “Scream” zone at Madame Tussauds Shanghai is one of the largest permanent horror interactive areas in the world. As you step into the dimly lit horror interactive area of Madame Tussauds, you’ll feel shivers and an unprecedented increase in your heart rate. Unseen wax figures, live actor performances, and the eerie environment come together to create the thrilling interactive zone at Madame Tussauds Shanghai. Once you’ve experienced it, you’ll never forget it. For the brave, you’ll enter a zero-gravity maze unlike anything you’ve ever tried. Dim lighting will blur your vision, icy fog will hit your face, and amid the fear, you’ll faintly make out a few shadowy figures—you won’t know if they’re wax figures or actors. But to complete this zero-gravity journey, you’ll have to summon the courage to keep moving forward.

Address: 10F, New World Plaza, People’s Square, Huangpu District, Shanghai

Type: Wax Museum

Recommended Visit Duration: 2–3 hours

Phone: 4000988966

Official Website: http://www.madametussauds.com/shanghai

Transportation

Take Metro Lines 1, 2, or 8 and get off at People’s Square Station, then walk to the attraction; or take bus routes 20 or 37 and get off at Jiujiang Road Huanghe Road Station, then walk; alternatively, take bus 952 and get off at Xizang Middle Road Beijing East Road Station.

Tickets

Adults: 190 RMB; Student Ticket: 150 RMB; Child Ticket: 140 RMB; Senior Ticket: 140 RMB

Opening Hours

10:00–21:00 (Last ticket sales: 20:00)