The Madame Tussauds Museum in Hong Kong is one of a network of wax museums of world-famous people. The institutions progenitor, Marie Tussaud (1761-1850), was a prominent artist from France, famous for her wax sculptures of, among others, the French royal family.
The Madame Tussauds Museum in Hong Kong was the first in Asia. It is located on the first floor of the Peak Tower on Mount Victoria. When it opened in 2000, 100 wax figures of celebrities were prepared for viewing. On 30 August 2005, the museum closed for renovation and expansion until March 2006. During the renovation, the interiors were updated and new acoustic systems were installed to provide better sound quality during interactive events.
All 11 exhibition halls of the wax museum are divided into thematic groups. For example, in the "City of Glamour" you can see Hollywood stars of the first magnitude, dress up in fashionable clothes and take pictures with the world's most famous actors. If desired, visitors can go on stage and sing a song with their favourite musical stars featured in the gallery. It is also allowed to dress up in historical national costumes, in the outfits of members of the British royal family or stand next to Chinese President Hu Jintao, as well as "participate in the filming" of scenes from famous films.
The most popular attraction of the museum is the horror room. Egregious villains, the most dangerous criminals and murderers are housed in the dark room, which is full of hidden corridors and blood-chilling sounds. In the halls of the museum you can take photos, if you wish you can order a professional photo session, children under 12 years old must be accompanied by adults.
At the exit there is a souvenir shop where you can buy small copies of the exhibits.
