The first Madame Tussauds in the US, open since 1999 at The Venetian: walk-through rooms of celebrity wax figures you can pose with.
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas opened in 1999 as the first Madame Tussauds in the United States. It sits at the front of The Venetian, with an entrance facing Las Vegas Boulevard, so it is easy to drop into while walking the center Strip. The concept is simple and still fun.
You walk through themed rooms of life-size wax figures of musicians, actors, athletes, superheroes and Las Vegas headliners, and you are encouraged to get close, pose and take as many photos as you like. Nothing is behind ropes in the way a traditional museum would be.
The line-up changes regularly as figures are added and retired. The figure is based on her Jazz & Piano residency look, with a rose-gold pleated gown and blonde bob, mid air-kiss. Each figure takes a team of about 20 artists roughly a year to make, and the quality shows up close: hair inserted strand by strand, skin tone, eyes.
Some rooms add props and interactive set-ups, so you can stage a scene rather than just stand next to a figure. A separate Princess Diana exhibition has been offered alongside the main museum as a combination ticket, with shorter hours.
The museum is open daily, typically 10am to 8pm, and most people take 60 to 90 minutes. It is very much a photo attraction, which means its value depends on how much you enjoy celebrity photo ops. Families with kids and teens, groups of friends and fans of pop culture get the most out of it. If you are not a photo person, you may be through in 40 minutes. Weekday mornings are the quietest. Late afternoons and weekends get busy, and the most popular figures can have small queues.
It pairs easily with the rest of The Venetian: a gondola ride is sold as a combination, the Grand Canal Shoppes are upstairs, and Sphere is a short walk behind the resort. It is also one of the attractions most often included in multi-attraction passes, which can bring the cost down if you are doing several things on the center Strip.
What to expect
The experience
A self-guided walk through themed rooms of life-size wax figures. You can stand next to, pose with and photograph almost every figure. Some rooms add props and sets for staged photos.
Best time
Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit.
How long
60 to 90 minutes. Photo enthusiasts can easily stay two hours.
Tips
Walk-through rooms of musicians, actors, athletes, superheroes and Las Vegas icons, with plenty of photo opportunities. Open daily, typically 10am to 8pm. A separate Princess Diana exhibition has shorter hours. Weekday mornings are the quietest time to visit. At the front of The Venetian on Las Vegas Boulevard, with its own street-facing entrance. Easy to combine with a gondola ride or the Grand Canal Shoppes. Standard entry is valid for a single visit on your chosen date. Combination tickets with a Venetian gondola ride, the High Roller, the Eiffel Tower or the Mob Museum are widely sold, and the museum is a common pick on multi-attraction passes. If you plan three or more paid attractions, compare a pass with single tickets. Street-front at The Venetian on the center Strip, across the boulevard from Treasure Island.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families, teens and pop-culture fans who love a photo op.
- Families
- Good for kids who know the celebrities and superheroes. Teens love the photo ops. Strollers are manageable, but rooms can be tight when busy.
- Couples
- A fun photo date with celebrity figures and superheroes.
- Pair with
- Combine with a Venetian gondola ride, or walk behind the resort to Sphere.
- Time needed
- 60 to 90 minutes. Photo enthusiasts can easily stay two hours.
Good questions
Where is Madame Tussauds Las Vegas?+
At The Venetian Resort on the center Strip, with a street-facing entrance on Las Vegas Boulevard.
What are the opening hours?+
Typically 10am to 8pm daily. Hours can change on holidays, so check before you go.
Which figures are there?+
A rotating line-up of musicians, actors, athletes, superheroes and Las Vegas icons.
Can you touch the figures?+
You can pose with and stand right next to almost all of them, and photos are encouraged. Treat them gently: they are handmade and take a year to produce.
How long does Madame Tussauds take?+
Most visitors spend 60 to 90 minutes. If you are not taking many photos, 40 minutes is enough.
