Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square in New York, NY

234 West 42nd StreetNew York, NY 10036
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Overview

The largest Ripley’s in North America and one of New York City’s most intriguing attractions, Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square offers exciting entertainment for the whole family to enjoy together. Explore the 500+ unique exhibits and 20 themed galleries, including The Little Apple – A New York Experience, The impossible LaseRace™, The Black Hole, a spinning vortex tunnel, and more.

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Good To Know

  • Largest Ripley’s Museum in North America.
  • Features over 500 unusual artifacts.
  • Allow 2 hours for self guided tour.
  • Cameras allowed.
  • Fun for all ages.
  • Wheelchair accessible.

Description

Ripley's Believe it or Not! Times Square invites guests of all ages to experience the unbelievable mysteries of our world. Home to rare artifacts and thrilling interactive exhibits, our one-of-a-kind attraction in NYC is perfect for those who want to immerse themselves in the unusual, the unexpected and the unbelievable. Only at Ripley's Believe it or Not! Times Square will families rediscover wonder around every corner.

Ripley's showcases some of the most incredible exhibits found in New York City, many of them discovered and owned by Robert Ripley himself! Countless original pieces and galleries include the new Marilyn Monroe collection room and Manhattan's only Smash Dash. The museum also hosts a variety of options for groups, including field trips, birthday parties, and scouting expeditions.

WONDER
500+ amazing artifacts, eclectic artworks, and mind-bending displays.

THRILLS
Action-packed exhibits like Smash Dash and the new Ripley's Relic escape adventure. (*Additional fee.)

Experience 20 Galleries packed with "curioddities" and interactive adventures at New York's ca n't-miss attraction.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square Reviews

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marilyn3962
Massachusetts
"Cool Place"
TripAdvisor user rating 3.0 out of 5
Reviewed January 15, 2022
Average, if you have ever been to the other Ripley's, there all about the same. Some cool things to see and do.
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leleynam2021
"Money trap"
TripAdvisor user rating 1.0 out of 5
Reviewed November 29, 2021
I enter to the website to leave a review, because our visit on 11/27/21 was far from good. The place was filthy, the exhibitions looked like they’ve never been taken care of. Within 1 minute, we just wanted out, even the kids. We felt robbed!!! Fortunately, the place was closed permanently on 11/28/21, so no one has to lose money on this “attraction “. Sorry we didn’t know this before, ugh!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square

How much time should I plan to spend at the museum?
Most guests spend between an hour and a half to two hours exploring the strange and unique artifacts, exhibits and interactive experiences at Ripley's Times Square. As with any attraction or museum, your personal tastes will determine how long it takes. If you plan to dive into every item and read each caption, you'll be here a bit longer. If you plan to focus on featured galleries, you will find that two hours is sufficient.

Is photography allowed at Ripley’s Times Square?
We encourage guests to take as many photos of themselves as they want while interacting with our exhibits.

Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Ripley's Times Square is handicapped accessible. Wheelchairs are available upon request at the admission desk on a first-come, first-served basis.

Do you allow strollers?
Yes.

Is food or drink allowed in the museum?
A number of our exhibits are priceless and simply cannot be replaced if damaged. Therefore, to be sure that we preserve the collection for future visitors, we do not allow any outside food, gum, or beverages.

Is there a gift store?
Yes! Our magnificent Ripley's Odd Shop features items that range from the bizarre to the unbelievable and everything in between. The Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odd Shop is the perfect place to find something for everyone – Believe It or Not! t-shirts, bizarre collectibles, unique jewelry, crazy candy, gadgets and toys that will engage the imagination. Our products change regularly and we invite you to visit often. Our gift store may be accessed by the public as well as those who have visited our attraction.

Is this museum the same as other Ripley’s?
Ripley's personal treasures can be seen in Believe It or Not! attractions around the world. Each museum is unique in its collection of oddities and in their presentation. No Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum would be complete without the "old favorites" however - the incredible people whose stories Ripley gathered on his journeys around the globe. These strange people are brought back to life in detailed wax figures.