Madam Tussaud, Amsterdam (Madame Tussaud's)

Member Name: poet831

Product:	Madame Tussaud's
Date:	06/04/09 (46 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Indoors, quite a lot to see

Disadvantages: It is a walk - through place, so not a place for little kids who might be overcome by the need to to

I had never been to Madame Tussaud's in London, so on our trip to Amsterdam, I was determined that I was going to visit the master waxworks. It was a brilliant foray into history and popular culture. We traipsed through a historical canalside scene, with small boats bobbing on the water. There we met people from the "golden age"of Amsterdam - the crippled beggar, Jewish scientist, the prostitute and the sailor to whom she is plying her wares. There is a moving panorama of Amsterdam, showing the city and the low-lying polders beyond, constantly turning and giving you a full view of Amsterdam, in miniature. And you can walk through the studio of Johannes Vermeer - the famous Dutch painter. Or see the inside of a local tavern, complete with drunks and jolly peasants. To the present day, and Holland's first astronaut, Wubbo Ockels as he was on his Challenger mission in 1985. From there, to the great (and just well-loved) people of our century - Nelson Mandela, Freddie Mercury of Queen, Mel Gibson, Benny Hill, to mention just a few.
It was well worth the visit. Almost centrally located at Dam20, it is easily found and accessible on foot or by tram from all parts of the city. The local telephone number is 020-622-99-49. There are discounts for groups, and the souvenir book is worth it's keepsake value. This is a place for adults and children. I recommend it as a place to go in Amsterdam.

Summary: Madame Tussauds was pretty neat