Madame Tussaud's is a famous (Wachsfigurenkabinett) wax museum with (Berühmtheiten) celebreties of entertainment, sport and politics. It is one of the most popular museums in London.
- Marilyn Monroe at Madame Tussaud's
Madame Tussaud was born in France where she learnt how to make waxworks. In 1802, she came to England with her collection and travelled around Great Britain and Ireland. In 1835, she finally opened a wax exhibition in London. Her last work was her self-portrait, which is at the entrance of the museum. Madame Tussaud was 89 years old when she died in 1850.