The popular Palace of Wax museum in Grand Prairie has been re-branded as the “Louis Tussaud’s Palace of Wax,” the first of its kind in the United States.
After purchasing the venue earlier this year, Ripley Entertainment renovated the Grand Prairie museum’s appearance by replacing and upgrading existing signs, billboards, vinyls and more. The most notable changes are found inside, including an all-new breathtaking display of the popular “Lord of the Rings” cast.
Ripley’s art director and lead sculptor Barry Anderson worked diligently with eight other artists to create these characters and believes these are the most compelling figures ever created by Ripley’s. There are four “Rings” figures now on display including Gimli, the dwarf; Gandalf, the wizard; and two villains, Orc and Lurtz. Gollum, Frodo Baggins, and Legolas will join the others later this summer.
This set of characters will complement an astounding group of wax movie stars, pop singers, religious figures, and world leaders that grace the museum with their magnificence. Examples of prominent individuals include every president of the United States, from Washington to George W. Bush, plus megastars like Tiger Woods, J-Lo, Whoopi Goldberg and Britney Spears.
The original Louis Tussaud’s museum opened in Niagara Falls, Canada in the mid-1950s and has since closed. However, the popular museum in Copenhagen, Denmark, which opened in 1974, is still one of the most attended attractions in that part of the world.
Ripley Entertainment, which owns the rights to the Louis Tussaud’s brand, is currently adding two more Louis Tussaud’s locations to its lineup of wax - San Antonio and Niagara Falls, Canada. The “Plaza Wax Museum” in San Antonio is being re-branded as “Louis Tussaud’s Plaza Wax Museum” and will soon be welcoming new exhibits.
STUDIO EDUCATIONAL TOURS
A guided 1 hour educational
and technical look behind the scenes of the daily operation of a major
television and motion picture facility. This tour is only for film,
video, media and theatre student groups of ten or more.
No
visit to Dallas is complete without visiting the legendary Southfork
Ranch. For thirteen years, television sets were tuned into 356 episodes
of "Dallas", one of the longest running series in television history.
Viewers made themselves home at Southfork, the ranch the Ewings called
home and where the world was a weekly guest. Today, Southfork continues
to welcome visitors from around the world, who come to see where
"Dallas" was filmed and to experience the lifestyle made famous by the
Ewings.
Whether you are an
individual traveler or part of a group tour, Southfork is open daily,
'year round for guided tours of the ranch made famous by "Dallas". Tour
the famed Ewing Mansion and re-live exciting moments from the series in
the "Dallas Legends" exhibit, featuring an exciting array of
memorabilia from the series. See the gun that shot J.R., Lucy's Wedding
Dress, the "Dallas" Family Tree, and Jock's Lincoln Continental. Relax
on a guided tour of the ranch grounds. Eat at Miss Ellie's Deli and
shop in two themed retail stores, offering a diverse selection of
clothing, accessories, gifts, and collectibles.
The Mary Kay Museum is located in the Mary Kay World Headquarters building at 16251 Dallas Parkway, Addison, Texas, 75001.
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Museum Hours: Self-guided tours are available 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST,
Monday through Friday. Guided tours are available at 10 a.m. and
2 p.m., Monday through Friday. For reservations, call (972) 687-5720.
Reservations should be made three business days in advance. Children
under age 10 are not allowed unless accompanied by a parent. The museum
is closed on major holidays.