Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square

Type of Chain: Other

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Ripley's Believe It or Not! is a franchise, founded by Robert Ripley, which deals in bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims. The Believe It or Not panel proved popular and was later adapted into a wide variety of formats, including radio, television, comic books, a chain of museums and a book series.

The Ripley collection includes 20,000 photographs, 30,000 artifacts and more than 100,000 cartoon panels. With 80-plus attractions, the Orlando-based Ripley Entertainment, Inc., a division of the Jim Pattison Group, is a global company with an annual attendance of more than 12 million guests. Ripley Entertainment's publishing and broadcast divisions oversee numerous projects, including the syndicated TV series, the newspaper cartoon panel, books, posters and games. [1]

(The above is automatically included from the parent company's page.)

Mikomos rating

2.57

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Description

It's a museum of wacky and interesting, odd and unusual things throughout history that believe it or not it exists/existed. Has a bunch of models and stuff under one roof that will surely amaze you and the other person.

From site: Located in the heart of Times Square New York, Ripley's Believe or Not offers visitors the ultimate insight into the world of the odd and bizarre. Marvel at hundreds of weird and unusual artifacts in over twenty themed galleries spanning two floors.

Whether examining a six-legged cow, a lock of Elvis' hair, 24 shrunken heads, a section of the Berlin wall, or a life-size albino giraffe, the amazing Ripley's Believe or Not collection proves that fact is indeed stranger than fiction.

Most guests will spend between an hour and a half to two hours exploring the strange, bizarre and unique items in our collection. As with any attraction, your personal tastes will determine how long it takes. If you plan to investigate every item and read every caption, you'll be here a bit longer; if you plan to just see the sights and only examine a few items, you will find that an hour and a half is sufficient.

Tips

It takes a while to get through the museum - probably 2 hours.
Late hours - can go at night.
There may be a few minor places that are inappropriate. There are a couple of exhibits of avoida zara (idols) and a few tznius issues.
Pretty expensive.

Hours Subject to change. Always verify.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square is open 365 days a year from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM (last ticket sold at midnight).

Directions

From Northern New Jersey

Take NJ Turnpike South to the Lincoln Tunnel. Once you are out of the tunnel, take the exit on the left towards 40th Street. Stay straight to go onto Dyer Avenue. Turn right onto 42nd Street. Ripley's Times Square is located between 7th and 8th Avenue on the South side of the street.

From Long Island

Take Long Island Expressway West. Long Island Expressway becomes I-495 West. Take 37th Street exit toward 38-40th Streets. Turn left onto East 37th Street. Turn right onto 3rd Avenue. Turn left onto East 42nd Street. Ripley's Times Square is located between 7th and 8th Avenue on the South side of the street.

From Southern New Jersey

Take NJ Turnpike North to the Lincoln Tunnel. Once you are out of the tunnel, take the exit on the left towards 40th Street. Stay straight to go onto Dyer Avenue. Turn right onto 42nd Street. Ripley's Times Square is located between 7th and 8th Avenue on the South side of the street.

From North of New York City

Saw Mill Parkway South. Saw Mill Parkway becomes Henry Hudson Parkway. Henry Hudson Parkway becomes West Side Highway. Take West Side Highway to 42nd Street and turn left. Ripley's Times Square is located between 7th and 8th Avenue on the South side of the street.

Parking

There are several parking garages in the area near Ripley's Times Square. Visit the Icon Parking website to find nearest locations: http://www.iconparking.com

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