The official Madame Tussauds London opening hours on 7 and 8 November 2026 are 10 am to 6 pm, with last entry at 4 pm; Google Maps shows 10 am to 4 pm, seven days a week, which is the last entry. Check madametussauds.com/london for your date, because the Madame Tussauds London opening hours vary by day. My Madame Tussauds London tickets page compares all six options and prices. The museum is at Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LR, next to Baker Street station, and the Madame Tussauds London opening hours below apply from there, and the entry ticket’s meeting point tells you to present your voucher at door 2.
Madame Tussauds London Opening Hours
Here are the Madame Tussauds London opening hours by day. The official site showed only the weekend of 7 and 8 November 2026; for the other days I give the Google Maps listing, which shows the last entry and not the closing time.
Day
Hours
Monday
10 am to 4 pm (Google Maps)
Tuesday
10 am to 4 pm (Google Maps)
Wednesday
10 am to 4 pm (Google Maps)
Thursday
10 am to 4 pm (Google Maps)
Friday
10 am to 4 pm (Google Maps)
Saturday
10 am to 6 pm, last entry 4 pm (official, 7 Nov 2026)
Sunday
10 am to 6 pm, last entry 4 pm (official, 8 Nov 2026)
The official Madame Tussauds London opening hours are what you should trust if the two differ. The official site says it is typically open on bank holidays, closed on Christmas Day, and that you must arrive by the last entry time to be admitted. One thing the listings do say: the entry ticket states that although doors close after last admission, guests already inside can take their time. A reviewer of the Fast Track ticket also noted that the museum opened at 10 am, an hour after the 9 am slot printed on their reservation, which is another reason to read your voucher carefully.
Madame Tussauds London Opening Times Saturday
Madame Tussauds London opening times on Saturday 7 November 2026 are 10 am to 6 pm with last entry at 4 pm on the official site. Saturdays are when I’d expect the most crowding, since reviewers already mention busy time slots on ordinary days, but that is my judgement and not a figure from the operator. If your plans are fixed, check the Madame Tussauds London opening hours again, then book a timed entry ticket early and arrive at your slot.
Because the tickets are for a set time, the practical question is not only what the Madame Tussauds London opening hours are but which slot you hold. The entry listing says admission is only at the time shown on your e-ticket and that you scan the e-ticket at the main entrance. Check the date and time on the voucher the day before, and compare them with the Madame Tussauds London opening hours.
How Long Does Madame Tussauds London Take
A visit to Madame Tussauds London takes about 2 to 2.5 hours according to the listings. The main entry ticket says 2.5 hours, the Fast Track ticket says the same, and two others say 2 hours. The Harry Potter walking tour takes 5 hours in total, of which the museum is the final part.
How long to visit depends mostly on how many of the extras you do. The ticket lists five main experiences: the Royal Balcony, the Star Wars experience, the Spirit of London ride, the Marvel Universe 4D Movie and the Chamber of Horrors. Reviewers describe a taxi ride through London’s history, a 4D film and a horror area, and several say the crowd around popular figures slows photos. If you are travelling with children, I’d lean towards the full 2.5 hours.
How Long Do You Need in Madame Tussauds London
You need about 2.5 hours inside Madame Tussauds London, plus time for the queue outside and a buffer on either side of your slot. A reviewer on one entry ticket reported a long queue at the entrance with fast, smooth entry once through, while a Fast Track reviewer with mobility needs bypassed the line altogether. Within the Madame Tussauds London opening hours I’d arrive about 15 minutes before your slot and not plan anything tight directly afterwards.
If you are combining the museum with the London Eye or another Merlin attraction, the five-attraction pass is valid for 90 days and says you must arrive at your chosen time slot at the museum. Plan the museum as a half-day anchor, then move on. My London Eye ticket guide covers that side of a combined day.
Best Time to Visit Madame Tussauds London
The best time to visit Madame Tussauds London is the earliest slot you can book on a weekday, but I could not find an official crowd calendar to prove it. What I can support is what reviewers say: crowding inside time slots is the main complaint, and one visitor met a long queue at 9 am. An indoor attraction also suits bad weather. Open-Meteo data for 2025 shows 16 rainy days in November and 13 in January, against 3 in April, and sunset at about 4:11 pm in November, so a morning slot leaves daylight for the rest of the day.
I would avoid assuming that late slots are quieter. The official last entry on 7 and 8 November 2026 is 4 pm, so a late slot leaves about two hours before the 6 pm close.
Madame Tussauds London Entrance
The Madame Tussauds London entrance is on Marylebone Road, next to Baker Street Underground station. The entry listing tells you to present your voucher at door 2 on Marylebone Road. The audio city walk listing says to skip the line and show your smartphone ticket at the access with ticket entrance, at 18 Marylebone Rd. The Merlin pass lists the museum as the starting point, at 6 Marylebone Rd. The addresses differ between listings, so follow the signs at the building and your voucher.
One reviewer wrote that once there, they wanted more information on where the queue is and where door 2 is. That is a fair point: arrive a little early and ask staff if you are unsure. Wheelchair access can be booked in advance on the Madame Tussauds London website, and the listing says the attraction is wheelchair accessible with a maximum of three wheelchairs in the building at one time. Carers enter free.
How to Get to Madame Tussauds London
Before you travel, recheck the Madame Tussauds London opening hours for your own date on the official page. The nearest station is Baker Street, about 170 metres away, or roughly 3 minutes on foot by my estimate. The Transport for London page for Baker Street has the lines and any disruption. Regent’s Park station is about 9 minutes away and Great Portland Street about 12 minutes. Marylebone mainline station is about 10 minutes on foot, and the Chiltern Railways station page covers its trains. Bond Street and Marble Arch are around 17 to 18 minutes’ walk. Distances are straight-line figures from the Google Maps coordinates, with walking times calculated at 4.8 km/h on a 1.3 route factor, so they are estimates.
If you are coming from the Harry Potter walking tour, the listing says to take the Jubilee Line from London Bridge to Baker Street. From a hotel, a reviewer on the entry ticket gave a 30-minute ride on the number 74 bus from Harrods to Baker Street, which is their own account and not a timetable.
Is Madame Tussauds London Worth It
I’d say Madame Tussauds London is worth it if the visit is built around the wax figures and photos with them, and less so if you are watching your budget. Google Maps rates it 4.5 from 87,196 reviews, and the standard entry ticket costs $36 and holds 4.6 from 24,366 reviews on GetYourGuide. The Chamber of Horrors is part of the standard ticket, so you do not pay extra for it. The fast-track ticket at $49 (4.5 from 278 reviews) is the upgrade I’d consider only for a peak day, and the Madame Tussauds London opening hours decide how crowded your slot is.
Things to Do Near Madame Tussauds London
The closest big sights in my data are the British Museum at about 32 minutes on foot (Google Maps 4.5), Trafalgar Square at about 40 minutes and Buckingham Palace at about 42 minutes, so I’d treat them as a Tube ride away. These are estimates from straight-line distance times 1.3 at 4.8 km/h. The Tube from Baker Street is the practical link, and my Madame Tussauds London map shows the entrance on Marylebone Road. If the London Dungeon or Big Ben is next on your list, both have their own guides on this site, and the Madame Tussauds London opening hours decide how much of the day is left.
What to Know Before You Go
Beyond the Madame Tussauds London opening hours, these are the rules the ticket listing states, and the official site adds that it may remove or alter figures or experiences without notice. Entry is only at the time shown on your e-ticket. Pushchairs and buggies are not permitted and are stored free of charge in the cloakroom. Infants aged 2 and under visit free but must still reserve a ticket; the official site says children under 2 go free when added to a booking. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over, and unaccompanied minors are not allowed. Disabled guests pay the standard price and their carer enters free.
Neither the listing nor the official page gives bag rules, ID, photo rules or dress codes; the official site links to a separate security information page. The Chamber of Horrors is part of the standard ticket, and one reviewer called the criminals area scary, so think about whether younger children will enjoy it. For the history, Wikipedia says the museum was founded in London in 1835 and that the current Marylebone Road building opened in 1884, per the Madame Tussauds article. Wikidata gives the same opening year.
Madame Tussauds London - MEG
Madame Tussauds London
★4.6 (24,366 reviews)
2.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The one I'd book for most visits: the operator's entry ticket at $36, 4.6 from 24,366 reviews, about 2.5 hours, free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Entry to Madame Tussauds London
✓ Royal Balcony experience
✓ Star Wars experience
✓ Spirit of London ride
✓ Marvel Universe 4D Movie
✓ Chamber of Horrors
Meeting point: Present your voucher at door 2 at Madame Tussauds on Marylebone Road next to Baker St. Tube Station. Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LR, UK
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“very cool place I recommend it for the whole family to have fun!!!” – GetYourGuide review
If you want to see how this ticket compares with Fast Track and the five-attraction pass, see every Madame Tussauds ticket I compared on the hub page, or start from the ticketguide24 home page.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Madame Tussauds London opening hours?+
The official site shows 10 am to 6 pm with last entry at 4 pm on 7 and 8 November 2026; Google Maps shows 10 am to 4 pm, which matches the last entry. The site's FAQ says the museum usually opens at 10 am and closes between 3 pm and 5 pm depending on the day, so check madametussauds.com/london for your date.
How many hours do you need at Madame Tussauds London?+
The listings give 2.5 hours for the main entry ticket and 2 hours for two others. I'd allow about 2.5 hours for the rides, the 4D film and photos, and a little longer on a busy weekend.
What is the best time of day to visit Madame Tussauds London?+
I can't give a verified quiet hour, because I found no official crowd data. A reviewer who arrived at 9 am found a long queue, and the entry ticket's reviews mention crowding within time slots, so I'd book the earliest slot on a weekday and check the opening time.
Can you bring bags into Madame Tussauds?+
The official page lists no bag rule; it links to a security information page. The ticket listing says pushchairs and buggies are not allowed inside and are stored free of charge in the cloakroom.
Where is the entrance to Madame Tussauds London?+
It is on Marylebone Road, next to Baker Street Underground station. The entry listing says to present your voucher at door 2, and the audio city walk listing gives its smartphone-ticket entrance as the access with ticket door.
Is Madame Tussauds London open on Saturday?+
The official site shows Saturday 7 November 2026 as 10 am to 6 pm with last entry at 4 pm. Other Saturdays can differ, so confirm your date on the official site.
