Madame Tussauds Sydney is a

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located in

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and is situated on the Aquarium Wharf. Madame Tussauds is part of

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which owns and operates attractions globally.

History

Madame Tussauds Sydney opened in April 2012 and was the thirteenth

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to open in the world. The attraction is the only one of its kind in

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Exhibits

Madame Tussauds Sydney has a range of interactive experiences inside the attraction. Experiences include: In 2015, Madame Tussauds Sydney launched simultaneously three different

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wax figures, making it the first time they revealed that amount of one female performer in their history.

References

External links

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Sydney.com — Madame Tussauds Sydney

Official Opening Media Release

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