Get your picture taken with Barack Obama

This fully interactive wax attraction offers a chance to test your knowledge with historical quizzes.

Touch and feel history in the Presidential Gallery.

Shake your booty with Beyonce and putt with Tiger Woods.

Go "Behind the Scenes" to learn how our life-like wax figures are meticulously sculpted and maintained, as well as explore the exciting life story of the founder, Marie Tussaud.

Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Closing time varies by season and day of the week.

Regular hours:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday
10:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday through Sunday

However, extended hours of operation during peak times.

It may also close early, due to special events.

Explore Madame Tussauds

Founding Fathers
Travel through history with the nation's Founding Fathers. Go back in time and stand face to face with George Washington and witness the birth of our nation. Did you know he was that tall? Can you feel the intensity of the moments before Lincoln's tragic assassination?

You will be amazed at how history looks when it is standing right in front of you.

Music Zone
Listen to the music. Don your suit and dancing shoes because Duke Ellington is about to bring you back to the "heyday" of jazz. Take a seat at his piano as he tickles the ivories while Ella Fitzgerald croons a sweet melody in the distance. Slow it down with the soulful sounds of Marvin Gaye or expand your mind with Bob Dylan.

Presidents
Sit in the Oval Office at the world's most powerful desk. Your first day as the new Commander and Chief will be very exciting! You'll be greeted at the airport by President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy, and taken to the White House where you'll meet former Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.

It's time for your press conference. Don't worry about your speech because your press secretary has it ready. We also prepped your office with some jelly beans and stress balls. It's not easy being the most powerful person in the world! Time Magazine is ready for your first Oval Office photo. You'll need it - nobody will believe you were there.

Behind the Scenes
Prepare to be amazed in our exclusive exhibit where you'll learn about Madame Tussauds 200 year-old trade secrets in wax sculpting techniques still used in the modern-day production of so many life-like wax creations.

See Madame Tussaud herself (in wax, of course) in action as she sculpts the head of Benjamin Franklin. Test your hand-eye coordination at our "Feel like a Sculptor" interactive game. Compare your hands, feet, and eye color with your favorite historic notables and celebrities to see how well you match up to these larger-than-life icons.

Glamour Room
Mix and mingle with Hollywood's A-list celebrities. Snap! Flash! Get past the sea of cameras and make a grand entrance to the star studded Glamour Party, set in DC's hottest nightclub.

Build your star power with your first paparazzi photo with Johnny Depp. Get the latest gossip from the rich and famous. Compare tattoos with Angelina Jolie. Battle divas Jennifer Lopez and Beyonce on the dance floor. Get smooth operator tips from Denzel Washington and George Clooney. But be careful not to get caught in the tabloids! The paparazzi are relentless.

Sports Center
Putt with Tiger Woods! Ever dream of getting up close to your sports hero? Step into the Sports Center where you can watch Babe Ruth knock it out of the park. Stand toe-to-toe with heavyweight contender Evander "The Real Deal" Holyfield.

Not ready to enter the ring? Take it easy sharpening your game on the green. Practice your swing with none other than PGA extraordinaire Tiger Woods. Ace the shot and receive a round of applause from the crowd.

Coming Attractions
Madame Tussauds artists are creating wax figures of all U.S. presidents, which will be introduced in several phases, with the first grouping scheduled to be unveiled in early 2010. Following each phase of figure unveilings, these newly created Presidents will be added to the current U.S. Presidents to complete the full 44 President Gallery (due to Grover Cleveland's non-consecutive two term Presidency there will be a total of 43 figures). With the completion and opening of the new U.S. Presidential Gallery by 2011, Madame Tussauds will be the only place in the world that people will be able to meet and take a picture with all the U.S. presidents. Having all the U.S. presidents together will provide a unique and enriching educational experience for all visitors.

There's much much more to see that we haven't included here! Why ruin the surprise? Purchase tickets now and be well on your way to stardom!

Tour does not include hotel pick-up. Madame Tussauds Washington DC is handicapped accessible. Wheelchairs are available upon request at the box office on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note all under 13 years old must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over. Reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-878-9870.