1835-1884
In 1835, Marie Tussaud settled in Baker Street, London, and opened her museum, featuring wax figures of notable individuals and the infamous Chamber of Horrors. The exhibition included victims of the French Revolution and newly created figures of murderers and criminals, alongside famous historical figures. By the late 19th century, the limited space and rising costs prompted the commissioning of a new building on Marylebone Road. The new exhibition galleries opened in July 1884, marking a successful transition to a larger location.