Have you ever wanted to kiss George W. Bush? Give Hillary Clinton a big ole hug? Or simply see if you were taller than George Washington? Well now there's a place in Washington D.C. where you can do it all - Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. The premier wax attraction gives visitors an interactive, full-sensory experience; they will be able to touch, see and hear major historical events and celebrities in a way unlike any other Washington D.C. attraction.
The fully interactive attraction features exhibits such as “Behind the Scenes” where visitors learn about the trade secrets used to create Madame Tussauds wax figures. Visit "The Spirit of Washington D.C." and travel through history from the Founding Fathers to modern day politics with hands-on exhibits featuring George Washington’s inauguration, Abraham Lincoln’s assassination and the Watergate scandal. Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. also features Tussauds signature celebrity style with its “Glamor” area that allows guests to rub elbows with Hollywood’s A-list, and a sports exhibit where visitors can get “physical” with their favorite athletic idols.
Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. is located prominently on the corner of 10th and F Streets, NW in the historic Woodies building within walking distance of the National Mall, White House, Ford Theatre, International Spy Museum, Crime and Punishment Museum, The Hard Rock Cafe, and ESPN Zone.
Inaugural Celebration
- Check out our retail store for commemorative items to celebrate Inauguration and upcoming Bicentennial!
- Get immortalized in wax by making your own patriotic Wax Hand!
- Flash your pearly whites next to President-elect Barack Obama and get your photo taken in our exact replica of the Oval Office.
- Do you know the names of every 43 Presidents? Check out our newest experience - Presidential Gallery - to learn interesting fact about their lives, listen to Richard Nixon's resignation speech, and put your face on Mount Rushmore.
Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. Highlights
- Think you can shoot hoops with Gilbert Arenas? See if you measure up in our Sports Zone.
- Test your historical knowledge of US Presidents and cultural figures with our interactive quizzes in every room.
- Go "Behind the Scenes" to learn about the creation of our life-like wax figures plus the history of Marie Grosholtz Tussauds.
- Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers were recently unveiled at the attraction - see them now before they go "on tour" to other MT attractions at the end of January 2009.
- Shake your booty in our Glamour room with Beyonce and our A-List celebrities including Tyra Banks, Will Smith, Tom Cruise and Julia Roberts.
Holiday Hours of Operation
From Wednesday December 24, 2008 through Sunday January 4, 2009, opening will be 10:00am and last ticket will be taken at 6pm.
From Saturday, January 17 through Saturday, January 24, 2009, opening will be 10:00am and last ticket will be taken at 8:00pm.
Voucher Redemption Information
Upon purchase of this event, you will be presented with a voucher confirming your order. Please print this confirmation and exchange at the box office for an admission ticket.
Children ages 3 and under receive free admission.
Hours
Monday-Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday-Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm
Madame Tussauds Washington D.C. is open 365 days a year. Visitors should allow 1 hour for their visit. The museum may close early for special events or extended hours during peak periods. Please call ahead for updated closing times.
Directions
Madame Tussauds D.C. is located at 1025 F Street, downtown Washington D.C., within walking distance of the National Mall and the White House. The attraction is housed in the historic Woodies building with the entrance on the corner of 10th and F Streets.
Metrorail
Madame Tussauds DC is easily accessible by Washington, DC's Metrorail system. The closest Metro station is Metro Center Metro Station, served by the RED, BLUE and ORANGE lines. Also nearby is the Gallery Place/Chinatown stop, served by the RED, YELLOW and GREEN lines.
Metrobus
11th and F Streets NW
Rt. 54 to Takoma
Rts. 66, 68 to Georgia Ave-Petworth
Rt. P6 to Anacostia station
Rts. S2, S4 to Silver Spring
Rt. 42 to Mt. Pleasant
12th and F Streets NW
Rt. 54 to L'Enfant Plaza
9th and F Streets NW
Rt. 42 to Metro Center D.C.
Circulator Southwest Waterfront
Bus service also available on:
E Street : D1, D3, D6
G Street : P6
Pennsylvania Avenue : 13A, 13B, 13F, 13G, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 53, A11, N3, P2
H Street : 80, X2, G8
Amenities
- Seasonal checkroom for coats, stroller, umbrellas and bags
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Coffee Bar
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