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Merlin Entertainments

Tellme AI visitor-guide trial at Madame Tussauds London

Tellme reported up to 89% sustained app engagement in a Madame Tussauds visitor trial

WorkingVendor case study

Problem

Visitors seeking extra information through external digital tools could miss the attraction's own context and storytelling.

Approach

Tellme worked with Merlin Entertainments through the BridgeAI accelerator and tested its prototype with visitors at Madame Tussauds London. Its browser app recognised exhibits using computer vision and supplied conversational explanations in visitors' preferred languages.

Results

up to 89%of trial users engaged with the app throughout their visit, as reported in the Tellme programme case studyVendor case study[1]

Takeaway

The trial measured app engagement during visits. It did not establish an increase in ticket revenue.

Categories

Business function
Customer service
Evidence
Vendor case study

Sources

  1. Bringing stories to life: enhancing visitor attractions with AI
    Innovate UK Business Connect5 May 2026Government publication

Source summaries

[1]Innovate UK Business Connect5 May 2026

The programme described Tellme's live visitor trial with Merlin Entertainments. It reported up to 89% engagement throughout visits and subsequent product refinement.

Full details are in the original sources.

Added 1 Nov 2026 · Updated 1 Nov 2026
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