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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

πŸ“ Hollywood, CA

β˜…4.2(1,992 Google reviews)πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Interactive oddities museum featuring hundreds of rare artifacts, hands-on exhibits, and themed sections including Marilyn Monroe memorabilia and movie props. Best for school-age children who enjoy unusual discoveries.

βœ“ Interactive displaysβœ“ Good for familiesβœ“ Smaller venueβœ“ Extra costsβœ“ Photo opportunities
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Praghalathan Kanthakumar

This place exceeded my expectations. We visited this place with families and 3 kids. All of us had a great time here - adults and children alike. They have a lot of fun and interactive displays and areas where kids can play and be themselves. The tallest man and the tribal area were the highlights. The whole museum was enjoyable. Recommended.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with school-age children who enjoy quirky exhibits and interactive experiences. Plan to spend about an hour exploring the displays and expect a smaller venue than other Ripley's locations. Consider pairing with nearby Madame Tussauds for better value, but be prepared for extra costs on some interactive elements.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Entry costs around $25 per person
⏰Plan for about 1 hour visit time
🎟️Some interactive displays require additional payment beyond entry fee
πŸš—Located near Hollywood Walk of Fame and Madame Tussauds for easy pairing

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
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1,992 Google reviews

Interactive and engaging displays80%
Good for both adults and kids60%
Smaller than expected60%
Additional costs for some attractions40%
Good photo opportunities40%
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Praghalathan Kanthakumar

3 months ago

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β€œThis place exceeded my expectations. We visited this place with families and 3 kids. All of us had a great time here - adults and children alike. They have a lot of fun and interactive displays and areas where kids can play and be themselves. The tallest man and the tribal area were the highlights. The whole museum was enjoyable. Recommended.”

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David Vasquez

5 months ago

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β€œA really cool museum that offers some unique perspectives on the world and creativity. Place was smaller than when I was last here 15 years ago but I probably still had my kid glasses on back then. Definitely a good option to pair with Madame Tussaud’s to save some money on entry”

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Stuart Roskelley

6 months ago

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β€œPretty cool overall with varying displays, activities, and art. Definitely worth a visit!”

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Did You Z That!

a month ago

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β€œMe and my wife have both been to, Ripley's Believe It or Not but not the Hollywood one. After our visit on Saturday 14th February, we would NOT go back. Let me explain… Entry was around $25 which isn’t too bad, it once inside it was very small attraction that seriously needs to be bigger. There’s a few interactive displays which aren’t bad, BUT there’s a lot of them which you need to pay money for to use. Personally, for $25 entry, these should be free. The displays and what they have inside isn’t bad, some cool photo opportunities and the content overall is cool to see but nothing that makes me urge to come back for another visit or think β€˜I wish I spent more time looking at β€˜x’ display. OVERALL. Save your money. I wouldn’t recommend it unless they can either, A: Have a bigger venue with more attractions. B: The attractions that require you to pay are removed from people having to pay to use them, which is just money grabbing opportunities.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

This Hollywood oddities museum features hundreds of rare artifacts across themed sections including Marilyn Monroe memorabilia, movie props and Star Wars characters, plus interactive warehouse exhibits with genuine shrunken heads and unusual collectibles. The venue offers hands-on experiences and is designed for indoor exploration lasting about an hour, with pram access and street parking available nearby.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 21:00
Tuesday10:00 – 21:00
Wednesday10:00 – 21:00
Thursday10:00 – 21:00
Friday10:00 – 21:00
Saturday10:00 – 22:00
Sunday10:00 – 22:00

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