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Presidential party scene set at Tussauds

U.S. President Barack Obama meets with with His Highness Shaykh Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on August 3, 2009. UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg

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Published: Aug. 3, 2009 at 8:49 PM

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Madame Tussauds Washington says it is setting up a star-studded party scene to celebrate U.S. President Barack Obama's 48th birthday.

Starting Tuesday, Obama's birthday, the museum's Oval Office exhibit will feature wax figures of Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as well as singer Beyonce and former President George W. Bush, wearing party hats and surrounded by a sea of red and yellow balloons.

"Guests in the attraction can join the party in the attraction's replica Oval Office and have their photograph taken with the president and his party guests," the museum said in a news release.

Topics: Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Madame Tussauds, Michelle Obama, Oval Office

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