Madame Tussauds Shanghai

Madame Tussauds was founded in London, UK in 1835. With exquisite wax figure craftsmanship, it recreates renowned figures from politics, entertainment, sports, fashion and other fields across different eras. Each wax figure is a unique contemporary artwork costing millions to create. Today, Madame Tussauds has venues in multiple global cities including Amsterdam, Bangkok, London, Hollywood, New York, Beijing, Wuhan and Chongqing. It stands as one of the world's premier wax museums with superior production techniques.

Madame Tussauds Shanghai, the sixth Madame Tussauds globally and the first in mainland China, stands as one of Asia's largest wax museums with an area of nearly 9,000m². Opened on May 1, 2006, this 4A-rated attraction features nearly 100 lifelike wax figures of celebrities including Jackie Chan, Yao Ming, Liu Xiang, William Chan, Yang Yang, Sun Li, Yang Mi, TFBOYS, Zhu Yilong, Chris Lee, David Beckham, and Audrey Hepburn. It also houses the world's first robotic wax figure—actor Jing Boran alongside the character Hu Ba from the movie Monster Hunt.

In the Marvel Super Heroes Zone, visitors can not only interact closely with Marvel Super Hero wax figures but also head to the Hero Challenge game area to showcase their "superhero skills" and fulfill their heroic dreams. At the A-List Party Zone, inspired by Shanghai's "Shanghai International Film Festival" city tag, visitors can walk the digital red carpet, experience the unique charm and technological innovation of the "Magic City," and enjoy various interactive installations. The E-Fashion Zone, focusing on China's new fashion forces, helps visitors unlock a trendy new lifestyle, revealing a personalized fashion journey from backstage to front. The Madame Tussauds Music Factory innovatively unlocks a cool, immersive music interactive experience zone, kicking off a high-quality musical feast. The Film and TV Entertainment Zone offers immersive film and television scenes, providing a rich and diverse play experience. The Tech Innovators Zone leads visitors on a cutting-edge journey into technology, where they will experience the perfect fusion of technology and art, personally participate in the wonderful world of innovative technology, and feel as if they are in the future. The Glamour & Style Zone presents China's new fashion; stroll through the ELLE Cover Story corridor, feel the romance and charm of modern fashion, and witness Shanghai's classic architecture, constructed with light and shadow, blend with a modern runway, embarking on a fantastical fashion journey with the wax models.

A-list party zone

Modern Shanghai blends the finest of Eastern and Western cultures, offering a rich heritage alongside vibrant diversity.

Along the banks of the Huangpu River, centuries of history unfold where light and shadow dance in a dazzling symphony of neon brilliance.

Inspired by the city tag "Shanghai International Film Festival," the newly upgraded A-list party zone at Madame Tussauds Shanghai showcases a celebration of cinema with distinctive Shanghai flair. Step onto the star-studded red carpet and fulfill your dreams in the international hall of fame.

Here, you'll experience Shanghai's unique metropolitan charm and technological innovation. Dance across 200+ digital red carpets to shine in your own spotlight, with cutting-edge motion-sensing technology making you the center of attention. Professional stage designs and 360° surround sound recreate an authentic film festival awards ceremony. Lift your golden statuette and relive those Oscar-winning moments with immersive Best Actor/Actress simulations.The BundAt the rooftop celebration cocktail party, select your signature cocktail creation—the "MT touch" sensing system will make the ambiance dance to your rhythm. Surrounded by the dreamy nightscape of the international architectural complex, play the crystal grand piano while admiring the "Shanghai architectural point cloud interaction" passionately designed by a domestic art academy team. Experience Shanghai's magical transformation of wind and clouds. A fashion galaxy, a treasure trove of photogenic moments—your Shanghai International Film Festival fantasy reaches its perfect culmination here.

Marvel Super Heroes Zone

As Shanghai's premier celebrity hotspot that blends creativity and craftsmanship, Madame Tussauds Shanghai has teamed up with Marvel to unveil an exciting new upgrade—the Marvel Super Heroes Zone. Here, Marvel's mightiest heroes reunite to showcase epic battles of courage and strength. Step into the space-time tunnel leading to the Marvel Universe, unravel comic book mysteries with Spider-Man on his web, wield Thor's awakened power by lifting Mjolnir, and stand alongsideRainbow BridgeWitness Loki's power, test your strength against the Hulk in urban ruins, battle evil Chitauri alongside Captain America, transform into Iron Man and take off from Stark Tower's rooftop, journey through time with Doctor Strange into his Sanctum Sanctorum, and face the ultimate challenge alongside Earth's mightiest heroes.

Step into the superhero challenge zone and showcase your heroic skills:[Hulk Smash]Experience the power of Hulk's fists as they smash through solid concrete slabs.[Iron Man Transformation]Experience wearing Iron Man's high-tech suit through virtual reality. Raise your hands to fire repulsor beams and defend our city by repelling enemies.Captain America's shield formationTest your reflexes by hitting the shields as they light up. How many can you strike?Spider-Man power swingReady to test your arm endurance? Jump up and grab the hanging bar—how long can you hold on?Captain Marvel's Blinding StrikeGather your crew, suit up in Captain Marvel's iconic outfit, and unleash photon blasts together!

Light and Shadow Fashion Zone

Inspired by the neon glow of modern Shanghai and the golden charm of old Shanghai, Madame Tussauds Shanghai has partnered once again with globally renowned fashion magazine ELLE to create the "Fashion Zone" after their successful collaboration in revamping the original fashion area. This immersive upgrade delivers a cutting-edge fashion experience and an internationally styled photo showcase.

The brand-new Fashion Zone light and shadow area draws inspiration from Shanghai's iconic architectural ensembles recreated through light effects. Through high-tech interactive experiences and artistic interpretations, it deconstructs fashion elements with light and shadow, showcasing Shanghai's evolving charm across eras and inviting visitors to savor its cultural transformation and brilliant development. The meticulously crafted time-travel light show unfolds Shanghai's history scene by scene, with fashion's splendor flowing like a river, painting a Fantasyland tableau for visitors.

Step into the elegant ELLE Star Cover Story Gallery, where a Shikumen passageway of old Shanghai greets you. Neon signs representing Shanghai landmarks create a dazzling runway-like street scene. At the end of the runway awaits an immersive interactive light show for fashion enthusiasts to admire. Stroll along the catwalk and experience mesmerizing interactive floor effects. Share the stage with international supermodel Liu Wen for an urban fashion rendezvous, showcasing your style under enchanting lights. Here, every visitor becomes part of the grand event, joining celebrity wax figures to witness Shanghai's luminous fashion spectacle on this magical modern journey.

Tech pioneers zone introduction

Throughout human history, science has served as a beacon, illuminating our understanding of the world.

The cosmos is infinitely vast, science unites minds in shared understanding, and the pursuit of truth knows no bounds.

Inspired by boarding the "Future" time-space train, the newly upgraded "Science Pioneers" zone at Madame Tussauds Shanghai invites you to customize your exclusive MT ticket. Board this time-space train and explore the unknown with scientific luminaries from various fields, illuminating the light of science together.

Step aboard this time-traveling train carriage where you can explore the photoelectric effect and parity violation—groundbreaking discoveries that earned Einstein and Yang Zhenning their Nobel Prizes—through interactive science games and experiments. Listen to AI Steve Jobs deliver his iconic Stanford commencement speech, then activate holographic projections with a touch to relive his pivotal life moments. Immerse yourself in a simulated spacecraft cabin with Yang Liwei, experiencing rocket launch thrills before soaring through a cosmic fantasy. Recharge at the "Lunar Fuel Station" with space-themed snacks, craft your own interstellar wax hand souvenir, browse celestial merchandise, and marvel at the moon's breathtaking vistas.

With the unveiling of the "Tech Pioneers" zone, the "Future Express" time train will journey through eras, showcasing global scientific achievements from fresh perspectives to continuously inspire and explore the vast "unknown frontier".

China's Fashion New Forces Zone

As an international hall of fame that has spanned centuries while staying at the forefront of fashion, Madame Tussauds Shanghai embraces the new trend of "Created in China" by dedicating a new zone called "E-Fashion: China's New Fashion Force." Focusing on China's contemporary fashion scene, this area unlocks a trendy new lifestyle, taking visitors on a personalized fashion journey from backstage to spotlight while showcasing modern celebrities' self-expressive and free-spirited fashion attitudes. The zone consists of four sections: Modern Tunnel, VIP Styling Area, Fashion Live Studio, and Dazzling Party Zone. Fashion enthusiasts will walk through the Modern Tunnel featuring Shanghai's iconic silhouettes, experiment with colorful makeup and versatile outfits in the VIP Styling Area, then transform into fashion influencers in their exclusive live studio before unwinding at the vibrant party zone. Here, everyone becomes a fashion storyteller, immersed in a star-like Chinese fashion experience where you take center stage.

TV entertainment area

In the TV entertainment zone, you can co-host "Happy Camp" with host He Jiong, relive palace intrigues from "Empresses in the Palace" featuring Sun Li as Zhen Huan and Nicky Wu as the Fourth Prince, meet Hu Ge in his Mei Changsu costume from the hit drama "Nirvana in Fire," and don't miss the world's first robotic wax figure—Jing Boran with Huba from "Monster Hunt." Step into the glamorous Republican era and explore the mysteries of "The Mystic Nine" with William Chan as the dashing military-uniformed Zhang Qishan.

Music Dream Factory

Music Dream Factory brings together legendary music stars from around the world, including Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, S.H.E, TFBOYS, Hua Chenyu, Li Yuchun, Jam Hsiao, and Han Geng. Join them for an electrifying singing experience or dance alongside the world's first virtual singer Luo Tianyi in an AR-powered cross-dimensional performance.

Royal Garden section

Next, we invite you to step into Buckingham Palace for the Royal Garden Party. Stroll through the palace gardens and immerse yourself in British aristocratic elegance. Learn proper royal etiquette from Prince William and Kate Middleton, then join Queen Elizabeth II for an authentic afternoon tea experience fit for royalty.

The venue also features several popular areas:

AtUniversal Studios zoneMeet stars created from the black-and-white film era to today's cinema, and share breakfast at Tiffany's with Audrey Hepburn.

AtSports highlights zoneChallenge basketball skills with international stars like Kobe Bryant and Yao Ming, and learn sports insights from Olympic champions such as Guo Jingjing, Liu Xiang, Sun Yang, Li Xiaopeng, and Zou Shiming.



The celebrity wax figures at Madame Tussauds Shanghai may occasionally tour nationally. For the latest tour updates, follow the official Weibo and WeChat accounts.

Immerse yourself in famous eras or scenes with breathtaking audiovisual effects and thrilling interactive experiences, getting up close with your favorite idols to feel their star power.