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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum

New York Ave & The Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-347-2001
Ranked #28 of 40 attractions in Atlantic City
3.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Owner description: Welcome to the world of Ripley's Believe It or Not! where "truth is stranger than fiction." Come and see the museum that inspired the hit TV series....... more » Owner description: Welcome to the world of Ripley's Believe It or Not! where "truth is stranger than fiction." Come and see the museum that inspired the hit TV series. Explore 14 galleries, and 12,000 sq. ft. of unusual and fascinating exhibits collected by world-famous traveler Robert Ripley. You'll be amazed, you'll be astounded, and most of all you'll be entertained! « less
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Woodbine, New Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Husband loves all this stuff. I am marveled at so much. More

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mochaspresso
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

There were some very cool and interesting exhibits. My favorite was the spinning tunnel illusion. I also actually fell for the bathroom gag. Ha Ha, Ripleys. Good one. One word of caution, this might not be suitable for very young children. They may be frightened by some of the exhibits and some of the dark rooms. More

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Ringoes, NJ
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012
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It was $16 per adult and $10 per child. We had a $1 coupon off each adult and I think they still charged us full price. Don't like how they try to sell you more stuff when buying admission (laser, programs, etc). The exhibits are mildly interesting, some more than others. Definitely not a do-over, but the younger kids seem... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

This was the best ripley's museum I been in yet the match stick bridge is nuts and the shrunken heads. If you get a chance hit it up. More

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Chrisinsnj, General Manager at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum, responded to this review
March 30, 2012

Cbcplayer I would like to thank you for visiting the Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum in Atlantic City and writing a review of your visit. We often get the same comment from others who have been to many of the other Ripley's museums. We have a unique collection of exhibits that most people seem to enjoy. Thanks again for... More

Palisades, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

It was ok. I dont think it was worth like 20 a person More

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Chrisinsnj, General Manager at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum, responded to this review
March 30, 2012

Hi Marie R. Thank you for your recent visit to Ripley's Believe It or Not! Atlantic City. I'm glad that you had a chance to visit with us. Although you didn't feel like it was worth the price ($15.99 plus tax), I hope that there were some parts of the museum that were memorable. Did you make it through the... More

New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

what can i say i liked much down from casino's --really cool thigns in there ---right on boardwalk --not a bad price More

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Chrisinsnj, General Manager at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum, responded to this review
March 30, 2012

Cook125, thank you for your visit to Ripley's Atlantic City! I am glad that you had a good time during your visit. Thank you for your review and we hope to see you again soon! More

woodbridge, nj
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2012

cost me $34.00 for my husband and I for this piece of crap. Don't waste your time or money More

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Chrisinsnj, General Manager at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum, responded to this review
March 30, 2012

j0sie 2024, I want to say thank you for your visit to Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum in Atlantic City. I appreciate our guest's comments and reviews, however, I have to disagree with you that the museum is "a piece of crap." From the comments that I hear from most people who visit Ripley's Atlantic City, they have a... More

Linden, New Jersey
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011
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I had an amazing night with my husband!!! Enjoyed everything it offered!!! More

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Albany, New York
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011
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I was in Atlantic City for thanksgiving and stayed at Bally's, which is right on the boardwalk. It was Thanksgiving day and my boyfriend and I were walking along the boardwalk and came upon Ripley's. I really knew nothing about it, but my boyfriend wanted to go. Upon entering the museum, I was overwhelmed with all the reading you have... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011

Never been to a ripley's before, and this one was informative and cool. Had to get a photo of my wife and myself in the "throne of love". Walk thru tunnel at the end was a real trip. Definetly go and check it out! More

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Chrisinsnj, General Manager at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum, responded to this review
December 3, 2011

Thank you for visiting Ripley's Believe It or Not! Atlantic City and thank you for the review. I'm glad you had an enjoyable experience at the museum! Many people comment that the vortex tunnel at the end is something that has to be experienced. I hope you will have a chance to visit again in the future - we have... More

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