Music
The stage you go up on with the stars. The most photographed area in the venue.
Madame Tussauds Bangkok
Nine zones of wax figures in Siam Discovery: music, cinema, Bollywood, sports and leaders.
Check availability and pricePrices
From 950 THB, when booked in advance.
Important information:
- Child price: write to us. We'll get back to you with the exact price by the child's age before you book.
- Redemption is at the museum's ticket counter, until 19:00 Thailand time. Those who arrive later won't be admitted.
- The voucher must be presented, on screen or printed, along with a passport.
- A child up to age 11 must be accompanied by a parent or an adult over 18.
- Those who need a wheelchair are asked to arrange in advance Across from the museum.
The museum's nine zones
and who is behind each one
Music, the stage they go up on with the stars: Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Michael Jackson, Jay Chou and Nichkhun Horvejkul.
Cinema, big movie scenes, with Hugh Jackman, Chris Evans, Spider-Man, Bruce Lee and Mario Maurer.
Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan, in an area built around a grand Bollywood-style entrance.
Television, a studio with cameras and screens, alongside Thai TV stars Ken Theeradej, Ann Thongprasom and Pancake.
Red carpet, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp, Dwayne Johnson, Brad Pitt, Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh and Vin Diesel.
Sport, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Serena Williams, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Yao Ming, with interactive games.
and alongside them three culture-and-history zones: History (Madame Marie Tussaud herself, Princess Diana, Mahatma Gandhi), Leaders (Queen Elizabeth II, Barack and Michelle Obama, Narendra Modi) and Art and science (Einstein, Beethoven, Picasso, Mark Zuckerberg and Silpa Bhirasri).
Cinema and red carpet
Movie scenes, and Hollywood stars on the red carpet.
Sport
Beckham, Ronaldo, Serena Williams and Yao Ming, with interactive games.
History and leaders
Madame Tussaud herself, Princess Diana, Gandhi, Elizabeth II and Obama.
Location, getting there and what's nearby
The museum sits inside a mall, and that changes the planning
Madame Tussauds Bangkok is located at Siam Discovery, in the Siam area, the heart of Bangkok's shopping district. It's connected directly to the light rail station Siam, and that's the convenient and quick way to get there.
This location makes it an easy attraction to combine: within walking distance are Siam Paragon ו Siam Center, and inside Paragon you'll find Sea Life, which allows doing both on the same day.
The museum is fully covered and air-conditioned, so it has no weather limitations. It's a good attraction for a rainy day or a day that's too hot.
The visit lasts Between an hour and two, depending on how much you photograph. Those in a hurry can go through in an hour; those photographing every zone will stay longer.
Most of the venue's interior is flat, with a sloped area and an elevator. Those who need a wheelchair are asked to arrange in advance Across from the museum.
What to know before booking
Realization, ages and clothing
Redemption is at the museum's ticket counter, and the voucher must be presented, on screen or printed, along with a passport.
Redemption is possible until 19:00 Thailand time, and those who arrive later won't be admitted. This is the most important limitation on this page.
A child up to age 11 must be accompanied by a parent or an adult over 18.
Everyday clothing, and no dress code. Photography is allowed throughout the venue, that's actually what this place is for.
The ticket doesn't apply to Thai citizenship, and that's a museum restriction not relevant to our customers.
How to get the most out of it
It's a place that works according to how it's used
The figures aren't behind a rope. Touching them, hugging them and photographing them, and that's exactly the point. Those who just quietly walk around and look will leave after half an hour without understanding what it's about.
Bring a charged phone. There's no photography limit, and it's where your battery runs out.
The interactive zones, the stage in music, the studio in television and the games in sports, are what make the visit active. Worth spending time there.
Morning hours are quieter. Afternoons and weekends are busy, and then you wait in line to photograph the most requested figures.
and since it's all inside a mall, Easy to fit into half a day with a meal, Sea Life or shopping in the same complex.
How is a wax figure made
and why it takes months
Every figure in the museum is Handiwork by a team of artists, and it lasts between four and six months.
The process starts with Measurements of the person themselves, more than 200 body and facial measurements, alongside hundreds of reference photos from every angle.
The sculpting is done in clay at full size, and from it A mold into which wax is poured. The head and hands are wax; the body is a frame with padding.
The hair is implanted strand by strand. This is the longest part of the work, weeks of work for a single head.
The painting is done in transparent layers to mimic the translucency of real skin, and The eyes are custom-made to the person's skin tone and pattern.
The costumes are mostly Donated by the celebrity themselves or recreated from an original garment.
200 measurements
of the person themselves, alongside hundreds of reference photos from every angle.
4–6 months
The time spent on one figure, from measurement to placement.
Hair strand by strand
The hair is implanted by hand. Weeks of work for a single head.
Costumes
Usually donated by the celebrity themselves or recreated from a source.
Madame Tussaud herself
The story behind the name
Marie Tussaud was born in France in 1761 and studied wax sculpting under a doctor who employed her mother as a housekeeper. She began creating figures of prominent people of her time.
During the period The French Revolution She was forced to create death masks of guillotine victims, including figures she knew personally. This is the hard part of the story, and it's what turned her craft into a profession.
In 1802 she moved to Britain with her collection of figures, and for 33 years it traveled between cities as a touring exhibition.
In 1835 she opened A permanent exhibit in London on Baker Street, and the museum there still operates today.
Today there are branches in Dozens of cities worldwide, and the Bangkok branch opened in 2010, the first in Southeast Asia.
Her own figure, which she sculpted herself at 81, also stands in the history zone here.
Gallery
Photo gallery
Frequently asked questions
What to know before you book
Who was Madame Tussaud?
Marie Tussaud, born in France in 1761. She studied wax sculpting, and during the French Revolution was forced to create death masks of guillotine victims. In 1835 she opened a permanent exhibit in London.
When did the Bangkok branch open?
In 2010, and it's the first in Southeast Asia.
How long does it take to create a figure?
Four to six months. The process includes more than 200 measurements of the person themselves, clay sculpting, wax casting and hair implantation strand by strand.
Is the hair real?
It's implanted by hand strand by strand, the longest part of the process, weeks for a single head.
Where do the costumes come from?
Usually donated by the celebrity themselves, or recreated from an original garment.
How much is it for a child?
The ticket is sold at one rate. Write to us with the child's age and we'll get back to you with the exact price before you book.
By when can the ticket be redeemed?
Until 19:00 Thailand time, at the museum's ticket counter. Those who arrive later won't be admitted.
What should you bring for realization?
the voucher, on screen or printed, along with a passport.
How long does the visit last?
Between an hour and two, depending on how much you photograph.
How do you get there?
Siam Discovery in the Siam area, connected directly to the Siam light rail station.
Can you touch the figures?
Yes. The figures aren't behind a rope — touching, hugging and photographing, and that's exactly the point.
Can we take photos?
Yes, throughout the venue and without limit. Bring a charged phone.
Worth combining with Sea Life?
Yes. Sea Life is within walking distance in Siam Paragon, and both can be done on the same day.
Is there a dress code?
No. Everyday clothing.
Suitable for a rainy day?
Very. The museum is fully covered and air-conditioned and has no weather limitations.
Is the place accessible?
Most of the venue's interior is flat, with a sloped area and an elevator. Those who need a wheelchair are asked to arrange it in advance with the museum.
When is it quietest?
in the morning hours. Afternoons and weekends are busy, and then you wait in line to photograph the most requested figures.
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