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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum

4960 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 3N4, Canada
905-356-2238
Ranked #20 of 67 attractions in Niagara Falls
4.0 of 5 stars 144 Reviews
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Type: Museums
Owner description: Located in the heart of Niagara Falls on Clifton Hill since 1963, the always growing Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum still holds on to the...... more » Owner description: Located in the heart of Niagara Falls on Clifton Hill since 1963, the always growing Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum still holds on to the reputation as Niagara’s best museum. Authentic shrunken heads, the world’s rarest egg and two-headed animals are only the beginning here. Housing an impressive collection of the odd, strange and unbelievable from around the world, the museum showcases over 700 mind boggling exhibits, oddities, curiosities and illusions throughout their extraordinarily themed galleries. Several videos and displays allow for an interactive experience leaving you to decide whether you believe it or not!Take a stroll through what is perhaps the most humorous of cemeteries, containing various gravestones engravings that will make you giggle with disbelief. Among the museum’s strange and unbelievable artifacts is the Niagara Theatre. It is the only one of its kind in Niagara Falls! Guests are invited to sit down, relax and get blown away by the museum’s film showcasing those daredevils brave enough to face the wrath of the falling water, and those who accidentally took a trip over the falls. Plenty of photo-ops are also scattered around the museum from an 18th Century Spanish Public Humiliation Stock to the world’s tallest man’s Chippendale Chair. Kids of all ages (as well as adults!) love to engage themselves in Ripley’s Wacky Explorative Room where they are challenged with various curiosities and interactive displays such as the very popular shadow wall.Spend anywhere from an hour to an entire day exploring the first class entertainment that Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum has to offer. For years, the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum has shocked and amazed tourists from all over the world as well as residents from the Niagara Region. No matter the reason for your visit to Niagara Falls, Ripley’s Believe It or Not should be a “must see” on your itinerary! « less
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Forest Park, Illinois
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We went to Niagara Falls strictly to enjoy the beauty of the Falls, but ended up spending a few hours enjoying some of the quirkier attractions in the area. My husband and 14 year old daughter enjoyed this museum very much. We received 25% off by showing our AAA card, so show it if you have one! More

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Montreal, Canada
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127 helpful votes 127 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

While the whole town looks like an amusement park, not much was appealing to me but thought I could handle this place. It is actually quite fun. Not very intellectual but interesting. More

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Flint, Michigan, United States
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Very fun place to visit. My 11 year old, husband and myself loved it. My 3 year old was bored with it fast...The vortex was awesome...learned some fun facts etc. More

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Geneva, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I was very interesting! Dont do wax hands here, mine fell apart do down the street at the emporium much nicer More

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Norwich NY
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

There is a very interesting assortment of oddities collected in this place. You have to take the time to read the cards to understand a lot of what you are seeing. This place is big; it'll take an hour or more to go through it. Some of the stuff is downright creepy. Some of it is just purely amazing. Some... More

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ottawa, ontario
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Was worth the visit for the Price. Loved the attractions, was able to take our time to go through and enjoy the Museum. More

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Binghamton, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Fun way to spend an hour learning quirky facts. Great photo-ops as well. More

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Islamabad, Pakistan
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

creepy but amazingly well put together. very interactive for kids as well as adults. lots to see and do inside! make sure to bring a camera because no one will believe you when you tell them what you saw! make sure to buy the package with skyton wheel! More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

well worth the money , buy the deal that includes the ferris wheel skytron. More

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Cicero, New York
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Parents and kids will love it. Such weird creepy, funny, quirky, interactive and strange stuff! Great way to spend an hour or two... More

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