Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam: Tickets and Tours

The wax museum in the Dutch capital has many realistic sculptures of great interest: The most popular among visitors are those of Zayn Malik, Beyonce, The Hulk, Rico Verhoeven, Barack Obama, Dua Lipa, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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Amsterdam Madame Tusssauds Tickets

Take a selfie with the celebrities with this ticket to the Amsterdam Wax Museum.

More than 250 figures modelled after the most popular celebrities await you at Madame Tussauds, where you can also enjoy a virtual reality experience.

From £21 at Hellotickets

Get the best price for your ticket to see the celebrities up close. Imagine being able to pose with the figures of the biggest stars or even touch them. With tickets to Madame Tussauds Amsterdam, you get direct access to the museum and you can also play a game of football with the greats of the sport, thanks to the virtual reality experience, Gran Prix Experience.

If you are travelling with your family and would also like to record a song in a replica recording studio, this is the option for you. You can improve your technique thanks to the recording that you can listen to whenever you want.

Recommended if: you want to spend some time surrounded by stars and update your Instagram with the funniest photos.

Tickets for Madame Tussauds Amsterdam start at £21 for all visitors over 16 years old. Children between 2 and 15 years old pay a discounted price of £22 for admission. Seniors and students do not receive any discounts at the wax museum.

You can buy tickets for Madame Tussauds at the museum entrance on the day of your visit or book them online in advance. I highly recommend buying tickets for the museum online, as this will allow you to avoid long queues on days when the museum is flooded with visitors.

What's more, when you buy your tickets in advance, you save between £3 and £4 per ticket and skip the queue. Immediately after your purchase, your tickets will be sent to you by email, so you don't need to print anything. On the day of your visit, you can show the ticket you received on your smartphone and enter the museum immediately.

Madame Tussauds is the second largest museum in Amsterdam. Its collection of wax figures includes celebrities, icons and world leaders. George Clooney, David Beckham, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and Beyoncé are all there!

What's more, at the Amsterdam wax museum you can see centuries-old wax techniques and rub shoulders with world leaders, royal families, politicians, film stars, sports stars and more. Best of all, the museum is very well organised and has several areas: Royals, A-List, Marvel's Avengers, Music, Fashion, Sports and World Leaders. Each has its own collection of wax artworks.

In recent years, Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam has been constantly modernising and adding new techniques and multimedia technologies to make your visit something very special.

Madame Tussauds is located on Dam Square (Dam, 20) in the centre of Amsterdam. You can walk here from Amsterdam Central Station in approximately 10–15 minutes. When you leave the main entrance of the station, walk along Damrak until you reach the dam. You will find Madame Tussauds on the dam between Kalverstraat and Rokin. However, you also have the convenient option of travelling by public transport.

Many trams can take you to the wax museum. If you choose tram lines 2, 11, 12, 13, or 17, you should get off at the Magna Plaza/Dam stop, and if you take lines 4, 14, or 24, you should do the same at the Bijenkorf/Dam stop. From both stops, you can walk to Madame Tussauds in about three minutes.

• If you prefer the metro, head south and get off at Rokin. If you plan to reach the wax museum by train, get off at Amsterdam Central Station. Remember that all Amsterdam tourist buses stop near the city's most important museums.
• If you are driving to the museum, you can park in the Bijenkorf car park or the Rokin car park, both of which are about a five-minute walk from Madame Tussauds.
• Address: Dam 20, 1012 NP, Amsterdam

Is it advisable to visit Madame Tussauds Amsterdam with children?

Of course! Visiting Madame Tussauds is not the same as visiting the Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum, as the former is a very different kind of museum. Madame Tussauds focuses on realistic representations of famous singers, actors, political figures and historical characters. That's why there's something for everyone at this museum, with areas to suit all tastes and ages.

Perhaps your children are not very fond of history and art, but they will surely recognise some of the most famous sports stars, actors and singers. What's more, the museum has an area dedicated to cartoon characters, caricatures and famous Marvel figures.

The wax museum also offers a lot of freedom: you can take photos, touch the wax figures and talk in a normal tone of voice without any problems.

To answer this question properly, I think it would be more useful to talk about the best collections in each category or area of the museum.

• A-List: This area features the most famous Hollywood stars. The most popular are the figures of Angelina Jolie, George Clooney and Ryan Gosling.
• Music: Here you will see the greatest pop idols of our time. You can take photos with Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Adele and Michael Jackson. Karaoke and dancing make this themed area an interactive experience.
• Marvel © Avengers: In this superhero section, you will see representations of the Hulk, Spiderman, Ironman, Thor and many more. The Avengers superheroes in Amsterdam are represented with great precision. To give you an idea, Loki's head alone took six weeks to make.
• I am Art: Amsterdam is a city of art and paintings, so representations of some of the most famous painters are a must. Rembrandt and Vincent Van Gogh stand out. Of course, if you want to get to know the artistic side of Van Gogh, I recommend visiting the museum of the same name.
• Fashion: Here you can seesome fashion icons such as Kate Moss and Doutzen Kroes.
• Sports: This area is dedicated to the world's best athletes. Take a selfie with one of the many sports stars such as David Beckham, Lionel Messi or Rafael Nadal.
• World leaders: Here you can take a photo with the most powerful personalities in the world: idols such as the Dalai Lama and politicians such as Barack Obama and Angela Merkel will be waiting for you. Although they are only wax figures, the measurements and details are quite close to reality.
• DJs: DJs in the Netherlands are like superstars. In addition to big Dutch names such as Armin Van Buuren and Hardwell, you will also see other electronic music stars such as Tiësto and Afrojack.

On average, it takes between 1 and 2 hours to see the entire wax figure exhibition at Madame Tussauds.
The length of your visit will depend on how you purchased your tickets (online or at the ticket office), what you are interested in seeing, andhow busy the museum is on the day of your visit.

The best time to visit Madame Tussauds Amsterdam is as soon as it opens, at 10 a.m. if you go in the morning, or between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. if you go in the afternoon.Since it usually takes up to two hours to explore the attraction, even if you start at 2 pm, you will finish before the Wax Museum closes.

If museum crowds are a major concern for you, keep in mind that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are the best days of the week to visit. I also recommend visiting the city in September, October , and November.

As a general rule, Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam is open every day from 10 am to 7 pm. Last admission is at 6 pm. There may be exceptions to the general opening hours, for example on King's Day or during school holidays.

Since the opening hours of the Amsterdam wax museum vary throughout the year, visiting between 10 am and 4 pm is the safest bet. Last admission is 90 minutes before closing time.

The Madame Tussauds Museum in Amsterdam is also known for its long queues, especially during the high season (between April and August), when visitors may have to wait more than 20 minutes.

Book tickets for Madame Tussauds

In general, the easiest way to get a discount on your Madame Tussauds ticket is to book online. Making your reservations through the museum's official ticket website will give you a 25% discount at the time of booking. All you need to do is fill in the necessary information and you're done.

However, keep in mind the date of your ticket, as this will affect your experience at the museum, since some of the exhibits may no longer be available on your date, and therefore the discount may not be very useful.

Save with the Amsterdam Tourist Pass

Another excellent way to save money on your ticket to Madame Tussauds Amsterdam is by booking the I Amsterdam City Card, one of the best tourist passes for your trip to Amsterdam. All you need to do is get an I Amsterdam City Card and you will automatically receive a discount on the purchase of your ticket, even when you go to the museum and buy it there.

You can also book the Amsterdam All Inclusive Pass, choose the days you want to use the pass, and get admission to the museum included, among many other attractions.

I recommend three places to eat near Madame Tussauds Museum. These are three different restaurants located in the vicinity of the museum.

• The first option is CAU - Amsterdam, a casual Argentinean restaurant specialising in fine cuisine and steaks. It has the most extensive Argentinean wine list in Amsterdam and a private dining room, among other facilities. It is open from 1pm to 11:30pm, making it a good choice for both lunch and dinner. The average price is £30.
• The second option is The Duchess, a restaurant with a regal style focusing on French and Italian cuisine (Nouveau-Niçoise). It has a very pleasant atmosphere. This restaurant is open from 12:30 pm to 10 pm. The average price is £45.
• The third option, Mr Porter Amsterdam, focuses more on Dutch cuisine with some of its most typical dishes. It has spectacular views, as well as a quiet and pleasant atmosphere, ideal after a visit to the wax museum, and highly recommended for families. This restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. (quite attractive hours) and the average price is 50 euros.