Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
The Madame Tussauds Museum in Hong Kong has been operating in the Peak Tower shopping center since 2000, the institution occupies 3 floors. It is worth noting that this is the first of the Tussauds museums in Asia. There are more than 100 wax figures in this place. The stars came here to celebrate the installation of their replica. This path is still repeated by their fans from different countries.
History and description
The most famous wax museum appeared in the 19th century in England. Anne Marie Tussauds understood that society was interested in everything related to royalty and celebrities, and decided to dedicate a large part of the exhibition to famous personalities. This idea is still relevant. Approximately 500 million people have visited the Tussauds. The Madame Tussauds Museum in Hong Kong is divided into thematic zones: music and cinema stars, historical and national heroes, athletes. Much attention is also paid to the glamorous life of Hong Kong. The exhibition area covers 700 square meters. During the restoration, the wishes of the visitors were taken into account, and areas for photo shoots appeared. Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is open every day from 11.00 to 20.00. Admission from the age of 12 costs HK$290, while a ticket for children and seniors costs HK$245.
Figures in the museum
The staff of Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong emphasize that the technology for the production of figures has changed. Sculptors used to work with wax, but now they use silicone. They get to know the stars and take accurate measurements with descriptions of eye color, hair length and individual features of the face and body. First of all, the sculptor makes an impression of the head, then the body, after that the figure is created. The eyes are hand-painted to make the exhibit look more like a human.
Most celebrities donate their own clothes to Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong. 20 specialists have been working on the creation of one exhibit for six months. The cost of their labor is estimated at 1 million Hong Kong dollars. At Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong, you can meet a lookalike of Marilyn Monroe, the Beatles, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, Macaulay Culkin and other famous people. There are unique exhibits. So, Miriam Jung's copy is equipped with special sensors, so her copy laughs coquettishly. This reflects the easy disposition of the Asian actress.
