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Madame Tussauds, Sydney


Madame Tussauds, Sydney is the first fully interactive Madame Tussauds in the world, with over 70 life like figures, and interactivity at every turn, from world leaders, to sports heroes, musical stars, and Hollywood's hottest. There are nine different 'zones' to visit.
The A-list zone where you can get up close and personal with some of the most glamorous people in the world, from Angelina Jolie to Aussie Icon Nicole Kidman.






Culture Zone. Challenge yourself with the Albert Einstein quiz, learn more about the Aboriginal land rights along side Eddie Mabo.
Film Zone. Stand or sit next to Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and more.






History Zone. Come face to face with some of the great historians including Ned Kelly and Captain Cook.

 Leaders Zone. Stand next to the US president.

 Marvel Super Hero Zone. Meet Wolverine, Spiderman  and Iron Man.




Music Zone. Meet popstars from around the world from Kylie Minogue, Pink, Lady Ga Ga and Michael Jackson.









Sport Zone. If you are a sports fan, here is where you can rub shoulders with some of your favourites, challenge Lleyton Hewitt to a game of wii tennis or swing a club with Greg Norman.


TV Zone. Sit with Oprah Winfrey, hang out with Alf Stewart from Home and Away and Harold Bishop from Neighbours.




Here are a few others from the day.















It was such a fun day out, we thoroughly enjoyed interacting with these guys.
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