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Madame Tussauds London vs other locations: Which one is the best?

Madame Tussauds has museums across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East and Australia, but they are not simply copies of one another. Each location gives its collection a local flavour, from Hollywood stars in Los Angeles to music legends in Nashville and Asian and Korean pop culture in several of the Asian museums.

That makes choosing the “best” Madame Tussauds less straightforward than comparing figure counts. London has a particularly strong claim: it is the original Madame Tussauds brand location and combines British royalty, historical figures, film, music, sport, Marvel and Star Wars with attractions such as the Spirit of London ride and Chamber of Horrors. The museum currently has more than 150 figures across its themed areas.

But London will not necessarily be the best choice for everyone. A visitor coming to Nashville for country music, Hollywood for film history or Singapore for Asian and Bollywood stars may get more from a different location.

Madame Tussauds locations compared at a glance

LocationWhat sets it apartBest suited to

London

Original Madame Tussauds, British royalty, history, film, music and major themed attractions

First-time visitors and those wanting the broadest all-round visit

Amsterdam

Dutch and international figures, more than 90 figures and 10+ interactive areas

Families and visitors combining the museum with a central Amsterdam itinerary

Berlin

German personalities and Berlin's modern history, including the Berlin 100 area

Visitors interested in German culture, history and pop culture

Holywood

Strong focus on film, classic Hollywood and contemporary entertainment

Movie and Hollywood fans

Las Vegas

Celebrity culture with Vegas-style interactive sets and themed entertainment

Visitors wanting a more playful, entertainment-led visit

Sydney

Australian personalities alongside international stars, with 11 themed zones

Visitors wanting Australian icons as well as global celebrities

Dubai

International celebrities and regional representation in a modern Dubai setting

Visitors looking for a Middle Eastern Madame Tussauds

Bangkok

Music, film, Bollywood, TV, history, leaders, sport and Asian personalities

Families and visitors interested in Asian and international stars

Singapore

Asian, Hollywood and Bollywood figures, plus Singapore-focused attractions

Visitors interested in Asian pop culture and interactive attractions

New York

Five floors of celebrity figures in the heart of Times Square

Visitors focused on American entertainment and New York

Budapest

European and Hungarian personalities alongside international stars

Visitors wanting a more locally focused Central European museum

Orlando

Hollywood celebrities, music, sports, history and superhero-themed areas

Families and visitors already visiting Orlando's attraction district

Nashville

Strong emphasis on music legends and Nashville's musical identity

Country music and music-history fans

Hong Kong

Asian and international stars, fashion, music and Hong Kong-focused figures

Visitors interested in Asian entertainment and contemporary pop culture

Madame Tussauds London vs other major locations

  • London: The original museum combines British royalty, history, global celebrities, Marvel, Star Wars and the Spirit of London ride.
  • Amsterdam: A more compact museum with Dutch personalities, international celebrities, interactive zones and attractions such as the behind-the-scenes wax-making area.
  • Which is better? Choose London for variety and history; choose Amsterdam for Dutch figures and a compact city-centre attraction.
  • London: Offers a broader mix of royalty, music, film, sport and history, with attractions created specifically around the British capital.
  • Berlin: Puts greater emphasis on German personalities and Berlin's past, particularly through its Berlin 100 area.
  • Which is better? Choose London for variety and British culture; choose Berlin for German figures and Berlin's modern history.
  • London: Combines film and television with British royalty, music, sport, history, Marvel and Star Wars.
  • Hollywood: Places cinema and entertainment more centrally, with classic Hollywood, blockbuster films, movie-making and famous film personalities.
  • Which is better? Choose London for a wider mix; choose Hollywood if film and Hollywood celebrities are the main attraction.
  • London: Blends celebrity figures with history, royalty, Star Wars, Marvel, Chamber of Horrors and the Spirit of London ride.
  • Las Vegas: Leans into celebrity entertainment with interactive experiences, nightlife-inspired settings and attractions such as The Hangover Experience.
  • Which is better? Choose London for variety and history; choose Las Vegas for interactive, entertainment-led experiences.
  • London: Brings together British royalty, history, international celebrities and major entertainment franchises under one roof.
  • Sydney: Gives Australian personalities a stronger presence alongside international stars, with dedicated zones covering music, fashion, film and television.
  • Which is better? Choose London for British and international figures; choose Sydney for Australian personalities and local culture.
  • London: Stands out for its origins, British royalty, London history and attractions such as the Spirit of London ride.
  • New York: Focuses heavily on American celebrities and entertainment, with a five-floor attraction in the heart of Times Square.
  • Which is better? Choose London for history and variety; choose New York for American celebrity culture and a Times Square setting.

What makes Madame Tussauds London different?

London's biggest advantage is its connection to the attraction's roots. Alongside international celebrities, several parts are distinctly British, from royal figures and London history to the Chamber of Horrors, Spirit of London ride, Star Wars and Marvel.

It has the strongest connection to Madame Tussauds' history

Madame Tussaud's wax exhibition has deep British roots, and London's museum reflects that heritage. The Chamber of Horrors dates to the early 19th century, when Marie Tussaud toured Britain with her travelling exhibition, giving London a historical significance other locations cannot replicate.

British royalty has a major presence

British royalty is one of London's defining themes, with royal figures presented in dedicated settings including the Royal Balcony. For visitors interested in the monarchy, British history or famous royal personalities, London offers a stronger connection to the country's most recognisable institution.

The Spirit of London ride is genuinely location-specific

The Spirit of London takes visitors through the capital's history in a black cab-style vehicle, covering periods from Tudor England and the Great Fire to Victorian London, the Second World War and the 1960s. Its storytelling is uniquely tied to London.

The Chamber of Horrors has a long London connection

The Chamber of Horrors focuses on notorious British criminals, including the Kray Twins, John Christie, John Haigh, Dennis Nilsen and Jack the Ripper. Historical artefacts from the museum's archives add context, making this section particularly distinctive within the Madame Tussauds network.

Star Wars and Marvel sit alongside history

London balances its historical themes with major entertainment franchises. Star Wars features detailed sets created with Disney and Lucasfilm, while Marvel adds interactive superhero displays. Together with music and celebrity areas, they give mixed-interest groups considerably more variety under one roof.

Which Madame Tussauds is best for you?

There is a better way to choose than asking which museum has the most figures: start with the people, themes and interests you actually want to see.

Best Madame Tussauds for first-time visitors

Go for: London

With 150+ figures spanning royalty, music, film, sport, Marvel and Star Wars, London offers the broadest mix, plus the Spirit of London ride and Chamber of Horrors.

Best Madame Tussauds for film fans

Go for: Hollywood

Hollywood puts cinema at the centre, with dedicated areas covering classic Hollywood, blockbusters, movie-making, Westerns and horror, making it the strongest choice for dedicated film fans.

Best Madame Tussauds for music fans

Go for: Nashville

Nashville is built around musical legends, featuring figures such as Taylor Swift, Elvis Presley, Beyoncé, Carrie Underwood, Harry Styles and Reba across its music-focused displays.

Best Madame Tussauds for Asian pop culture

Go for: Singapore, Bangkok or Hong Kong

These locations give greater prominence to Asian personalities and entertainment, spanning K-pop, Bollywood, regional music, television and film alongside international stars and interactive themed areas.

Best Madame Tussauds for British royalty and history

Go for: London

London has the strongest British focus, combining Royal Family figures with the Spirit of London ride and Chamber of Horrors, both closely connected to Britain's history and culture.

Best Madame Tussauds for German history and culture

Go for: Berlin

Berlin's dedicated Berlin 100 area traces the city's past century through notable personalities and recreated settings, making it particularly relevant for visitors interested in German history and culture.

Best Madame Tussauds for a family day out

Go for: London, Amsterdam, Singapore or Bangkok

Each offers varied themes and interactive attractions, but London stands out for mixed-interest families, combining film franchises, music, royalty, sport and history within one visit.

Which Madame Tussauds has the most figures?

Figure counts are useful, but they should not decide the entire comparison.

Among the primary locations considered here, London currently states more than 150 figures. Hollywood has more than 130, Sydney more than 100, Berlin more than 100, Amsterdam more than 90, Bangkok more than 90 and Singapore more than 80.

Those numbers are not necessarily a perfect apples-to-apples comparison because museums update their collections and may describe their displays differently.

More importantly, a figure count tells you how much is there, not whether the figures are relevant to you.

For a football fan, a museum with the right athletes may be preferable to one with dozens more figures. For a film fan, a strong movie collection matters more than the overall total. And for someone visiting London, a figure of a British royal or historical figure may be far more interesting than another international celebrity.

So, is Madame Tussauds London the best?

For the broadest all-round visit, London has one of the strongest claims.

It combines more than 150 figures with British royalty, music, film, sport and international pop culture. More importantly, it offers attractions that are difficult to reproduce elsewhere: the Spirit of London ride, the London-focused Chamber of Horrors and the museum's direct connection with the history of Madame Tussauds.

But “best” changes according to the reason for visiting.

  • Choose London for the original Madame Tussauds, British royalty, London history and variety.
  • Choose Hollywood for a stronger concentration of film and classic Hollywood.
  • Choose Nashville if music is the main reason for the visit.
  • Choose Berlin for German personalities and Berlin's history.
  • Choose Amsterdam for Dutch figures in a central European city setting.
  • Choose New York or Las Vegas for American celebrity culture with a distinctly entertainment-led setting.
  • Choose Sydney for Australian icons.
  • Choose Dubai for an international collection in a modern Middle Eastern setting.
  • Choose Bangkok, Singapore or Hong Kong if Asian entertainment and personalities are a priority.
  • Choose Orlando for a family-focused mix of celebrities, sports, film, music and superheroes.
  • Choose Budapest for a Hungarian and Central European perspective alongside international names.

So, is London objectively the best Madame Tussauds in the world? Not necessarily.

Is it arguably the best all-round Madame Tussauds for a first-time visitor who wants the widest mix of figures, history and location-specific attractions? Yes.

That distinction is what makes London particularly difficult to beat.

Frequently asked questions about Madame Tussauds locations

London is arguably the strongest all-round choice because it combines more than 150 figures with British royalty, film, music, sport, Marvel, Star Wars, the Spirit of London ride and Chamber of Horrors.