The attraction opened in October 2007 and became the 12th Madame Tussauds venue worldwide, and featured wax sculptures of famous figures from politics, culture, sports, music and television.

In comparison to other Madame Tussauds venues, the venue features more waxworks of political figures, with sculptures of all 45 U.S. presidents displayed.

The wax museum a block away from Ford's Theatre.

The closure was announced as temporary, but the museum never reopened.

[1] The museum contained several themed rooms where visitors were allowed and encouraged to look at, touch and take photographs next to popular public figures: