The Madame Tussauds Archive

The Madame Tussauds London Archive houses an array of items including historic and contemporary costume, celebrity memorabilia, real and historic artefacts from criminals in Chamber of Horrors, exhibition catalogues, and a collection of letters from many notable personalities from past and present, including Marie Tussaud herself.​

The collection reflects the rich history of the business and the enduring legacy of its formidable founder, Marie Tussaud (nee Grosholtz). For more on the history of Madame Tussauds take a look at our History page, or explore some of the items from the collection below.

Mary Pearcys Pram

Chamber of Horrors artefacts

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Elton Shoes

Elton John's Shoes C. 1976

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Fischer Portrait c 1845

Fischer Portrait C. 1845

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1897 Catalogue Small

Historic Exhibition Catalogues

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John Theodore Tussaud self portrait

John Theodore Tussaud's photographs

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Mtussaud To Ftussaud 11051803 Page4

Letter from Marie Tussaud

Nelson Letter

Nelson Letter

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Guillotine

Reign of Terror Guillotine Blade

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