Published: 2023-06-06
Madame Tussauds, the world-renowned wax museum, is opening its doors in Budapest on May 25th. The new museum will feature 51 Hungarian and international figures, including 17 Hungarian celebrities and historical icons.
Unique development and local partners
Owned by UK-based leisure park operator Merlin Entertainments Group, Madame Tussauds Budapest is the first franchise that has been fully developed and newly built with local partners. The franchise owner, Chris Scurrah, expressed his excitement at the opening and is quoted as saying that Madame Tussauds "has been built with the very best that Hungary has to offer."
A celebration of history and culture
Madame Tussauds Budapest has been hailed by Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony as a "gift" to the capital celebrating its 150-year anniversary. What's more, the museum will showcase Hungary's rich cultural heritage, featuring 17 Hungarian or Hungary-related figures including Saint Stephen, Ferenc Puskás, and Béla Lugosi, among others.
International figures on display
In addition to Hungarian icons, Madame Tussauds Budapest will feature several international figures, including Queen Elisabeth II, Pope Francis, Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, and Mikhail Gorbachev. Furthermore, the Budapest museum will have three figures unique to this location: Bud Spencer, Chuck Norris, and Peter Falk.
Conclusion
The opening of Madame Tussauds Budapest promises to be an exciting event for locals and tourists alike, with a range of Hungarian and international celebrities and historical figures on display. Visitors will have the opportunity to snap photos with life-like wax replicas of some of the most famous people in the world in a stunning new venue.
Questions & Answers
What is Madame Tussauds? Madame Tussauds is a wax museum that displays life-size and lifelike wax figures of celebrities and historical icons.
When will the new Madame Tussauds open in Budapest? The new Madame Tussauds will open in Budapest on May 25.
How many wax figures will be featured in Madame Tussauds Budapest? Madame Tussauds Budapest will display a total of 51 wax figures, including 17 Hungarian or Hungary-related ones.
Who created the Hungarian wax figures in Madame Tussauds Budapest? The Hungarian wax figures were specifically created for the Budapest museum.
Which Hungarian historical figures are depicted in Madame Tussauds Budapest? Historic Hungarian figures such as Saint Stephen, King Matthias, Lajos Kossuth, István Széchenyi, Sándor Petőfi, Ferenc Liszt, János Neumann, Béla Lugosi, and Ferenc Puskás are depicted in Madame Tussauds Budapest.
Who are some of the international celebrities that are featured in Madame Tussauds Budapest? International celebrities such as Queen Elisabeth II, Pope Francis, Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, Bud Spencer, Chuck Norris, and Peter Falk are featured in Madame Tussauds Budapest.
What is unique about Madame Tussauds Budapest compared to other Madame Tussauds museums? Madame Tussauds Budapest is the only Madame Tussauds museum in central Europe, and it is the first franchise to be fully uniquely developed and newly built with local partners. It also features wax figures of unique Hungarian and international celebrities.
Who were some of the notable people present at the media premiere of Madame Tussauds Budapest? Chris Scurrah of franchise owner Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd., Paul Fox, the United Kingdom’s ambassador to Hungary, and Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony were present at the media premiere of Madame Tussauds Budapest.
