06/25/10 From the press release . . .

“Madame Tussauds D.C. joins all nine Madame Tussauds attractions worldwide – from Shanghai to New York – in paying tribute to Jackson, whose untimely passing June 25 of last year shocked the world.  Each attraction will create its own tribute exhibit.  Madame Tussauds D.C.’s exhibit will be free to the public, so that Washingtonians and visiting passersby alike will have a chance to be close to the “King of Pop” once again.

During the tribute fans will be able to pay their respects, take photos with his wax likeness and lay flowers at his feet.  Jackson was an active and enthusiastic participant in the creation of his wax figure, which features the “King of Pop” singing with microphone in-hand, wearing an all-black outfit reminiscent of the one he is seen wearing on his Bad album cover.  The tribute exhibit will be on display until July 23.”