This museum, founded in 1882, has almost 250 wax figures depicting personalities from French history the art world and politics. Bump into enigmatic film director Alfred Hitchcock in a compartment on the Orient Express, see young Mozart tinkling the ivories, and get close to well-known singers, film stars and politicians. Some of French history's most poignant moments have been immortalized, such as Joan of Arc's trial, the imprisonment of young Louis XVII during the French Revolution and even France’s victory in the 1998 World Cup. The museum also has a theatre and a superb "son et lumière" show (sound and light), which was created for the 1900 World Fair.
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Snapshots of the 20th Century Jul 27th, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Pass by the likes of Lois Armstrong, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix and Spider-man in this exhibit highlighting historical events in the 20th century. Remember when man first stepped on the moon, when the Berlin Wall fell, and when Louis Blariot crossed the Channel in 1929.
The Grévin Collection Jul 27th, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
Discover the works of the man who holds the museums name. Some of his most famous are on display here. From Albert Einstein to Mahatma Gandhi to Elvis Presley, you will be amazed by the likeness.
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