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(Now Closed)Museum and Arts and Entertainment
Theater District, New York
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Josh AntonioJune 12, 2016Really fascinating place, I'd say I enjoyed it more than Madame Tussauds... I loved the spinning hallway! Definitely worth checking out!
NavyaApril 20, 2015Quite a fascinating place with lots of fun stuff to experience and I personally loved the section on the ships!Oh also don't forget to have fun with the the mirrors (make sure to click pictures)
NY WaterwayJuly 2, 2013NY WATERWAY SUMMER SPECIAL: Special $13 Round-Trip Fares to Midtown Manhattan, Children 12 & Under Ride Free*, $2 Parking Discount
Joendy ChecoSeptember 17, 2017Rolling tongue mirror and black hole tunnel was the most fun parts. Not thrilled about the whole experience.
Jag FirerwalkerApril 12, 2014If you go there try the rolling tongue mirror! You won't regret it, and it definitely will be a great reward
Igor SolonkovichDecember 3, 2015Igor Solonkovich is a devotee of chess, and today plays competitively over the internet and in local tournaments of Ramsey, New Jersey. Read more
Gray Line New YorkDecember 5, 2011Hop-off at Stop #2 and visit Ripley’s collection of 500+ exclusive oddities. Show your Gray Line New York ticket to receive $5 Off Adults/ $4 Off Kids between Dec 5-16, 2011. Promo code: Grayline11.
Kevin PatonAugust 8, 2013Check in for 2 for 1 tickets. Spread the cost if going with friends and it makes it cheaper. Very interesting place.
Jeremy WiesenDecember 18, 2012Very interesting to say the least. Well worth the money! Watch out for the vortex walkway exhibit! It'll get ya!
RochelleMay 21, 2014This one is extremely similar to the one in Niagara Falls, so if you've already been there, save yourself the time... and the money.
Jolanta ZasadniSeptember 27, 2012You should def try rolling your tongue at one of the mirrors. Go with the right one. More fun.- Jolanta ZasadniSeptember 27, 2012Also when you check it to this place for the first time you are offered a free ticket with a purchase of one adult ticket.
RichJanuary 8, 2013Check out the black hole. Try walking through it looking down at the floor. It's easier to keep balance.
The New York Daily NewsOctober 26, 2010PHOTO: In 1954, Hubert's Dime Museum housed a flea circus and other carnival side shows. Click "More Info" to see this pic of classic Times Square! Read more
Ripley's Believe It or Not! NYCNovember 28, 2011Dust off your funny holiday photos and enter Ripley's Times Square's Unbelievable Holiday Photo Contest for a chance to win an Ultimate Times Square package!
- RichJanuary 8, 2013Make sure you get coupons for admission. People are handing them out on the street
Brian SearlOctober 17, 2010Don't miss the live cockroaches and other fascinating exhibits here. Ripley's always manages to surprise.
Free sideshow in the lobby plus 20% off discounts after the live show!
Joseph WongAugust 6, 2011Can anyone do math here? Student admission is 22 and with tax they say it becomes 27.09, 5 dollar tax?
板津 魁彦July 2, 2017Not a big fan of ripely' overpriced for what it had to offer, but not a bad place to checkout if you have spare time and money hehe
Banana Nut Bread Oo Oo Oo Oo KieApril 12, 2013The fat bearded lady sings along to the songs!!!! Trippy.
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! NYCSeptember 20, 2010When you buy tickets online you save 20% and skip the line! Read more
What's Good HereAugust 12, 2014Don't come here unless you have discounted admission. The visit is not worth the full price.
Remy DeBargeFebruary 8, 2011This place looks so cool, but its so expensive!! For 36 dollars I can build my own damn museum!
Brittany Bre BurnOctober 7, 2013Whack not worth the $54 I paid -_- the black hole was the only cool thing
Crystal NelsonJune 21, 2011Pretty cool, but really angry they wouldn't honor my Foursquare coupon :(
AmerikaMarch 27, 2011Unless you have a buy-one-get-one coupon, don't bother with this. Overpriced & not that cool
- Stop by and see FREE sideshow performances with Albert Cadabra
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Ripley's Believe It or Not!
234 W 42nd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.)
New York, NY 10036
United States
New York, NY 10036
United States
Ripley's showcases some of the most incredible artifacts & treasures in New York, many collected by Ripley himself. Save 20% & skip the line by buying online!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
(212) 398-3133
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