Fun for Angelenos

“Have you ever been to Madame Tussauds  Museum?” — I asked my Angeleno friends.

“I’ve seen it in London”, “…in New York”, “…in Amsterdam”, “…in Vegas” …

I wasn’t amazed that nobody’s been to the one in Hollywood. After all, how often do you do touristy things in the city you live in?
We love LA for the warm climate, gorgeous landscape, and a variety of entertainment, but there are some things that are too cliche to do more than once, or ever.

So we went one Sunday night. And the fun began.

The $55-million attraction in a prime location next to Chinese Theatre was open in 2009.
Madame Tussauds is named for the famed French wax artiste who made busts for a show that traveled through Europe in the late 1700s and early 1800s.

The museum was nearly empty that Sunday night. We really had it all to ourselves. It felt like we were in a private audience with celebrities in a very playful, interactive mode.

Just bring your camera and a great mood and you’ll have an unforgettable night.

Some characters look scarily realistic.

but others not as much.

Get up close and personal with celebrities.

Taking photographs is encouraged and there are many props available.

Feel elegant

or red headed.

Dance with a star!

Get her phone number!

Get to know them

 

and get in trouble

or not

Get vulnerable

or rollicking.

Explore!

Blend with a team.

Be kind

Rewind

and make it perfect!

Touch.

Make a call

and have it answered!!!

After all it’s a great place to spend an hour or two, to entertain your kids or visitors, to appreciate wax figures (at a cost of approximately $300,000 each) and play. And if you live in one of the cities where Madam Tussauds is present, you’re a happy camper!

They say travel like a local. I’d say — have fun like a tourist!

You’ll be surprised at what you can find in your back yard for $25.