The Grévin Wax Museum, or Musée Grévin, is one of the oldest and most fascinating wax museums in the world. Established in 1882, it is located on the Grands Boulevards in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, France. The museum was founded by journalist Arthur Meyer on the premises of the historic newspaper, Le Gaulois. The name 'Grévin' comes from its first artistic director, the cartoonist, sculptor, and caricaturist, Alfred Grévin. Step into the museum and you are welcomed by an opulent baroque-style marble staircase, designed by the architect Eugene-Ernest Sanson, leading you to a world of more than 500 wax figures. The elegant interior, with its ornate mirrors, chandeliers, and velvet drapes, transports you to a different era. At the Grévin Wax Museum, you can rub shoulders with celebrities, historical figures, and world leaders from different eras. From Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, and Elvis Presley to Brad Pitt, Queen Elizabeth II, and Mahatma Gandhi, the museum offers a unique chance to 'meet' these personalities. The figures are so lifelike that you might forget they are made of wax. The museum's collection is not static. It evolves with the times, adding new figures to reflect contemporary culture and history. All these figures are staged in elaborate sets that accurately depict the time period they belong to, complete with authentic costumes, props, and lighting. Apart from the wax figures, the museum also houses a theatre for magic shows, a hall of mirrors, and a discovery tour to reveal the secrets behind making wax figures. The Palais des Mirages is an optical illusion show created for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, still delighting visitors today. The exterior of the museum is equally impressive, housed in a Hausmann-style building. The stunning facade includes sculptures representing different fields such as science, art, and journalism, honoring the original intention of the museum, which was to make the news of the day accessible to everyone through wax figures. The Grévin Wax Museum is not just a tourist attraction, it's a place where art, history, and entertainment meet, making it a must-visit destination in Paris.