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Ripley's Believe It or Not!

📍 Hollywood, CA

4.2(1,992 Google reviews)👶All 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.

Interactive displaysGood for familiesSmaller venueExtra costsPhoto opportunities
★★★★★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.

🏆 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

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

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.2

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

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.

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David Vasquez

5 months ago

A 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

Pretty cool overall with varying displays, activities, and art. Definitely worth a visit!

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.

🕐 Opening Hours

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

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