Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Rating
Family of 4
$80-100 admission for a family of 4 — check for combo ticket deals
Duration
1.5-2.5 hours
Best Ages
5-17 years
About
Ripley's Believe It or Not! in Myrtle Beach is the museum that kids actually get excited about on the car ride over — and that's a rarity. The combination of world records, bizarre artifacts, optical illusions, and stomach-turning oddities creates an experience that holds attention in a way that traditional museums struggle to match with the under-14 crowd.
With 6,635 Google reviews — one of the highest counts of any paid attraction in the entire Myrtle Beach area — Ripley's has sustained popularity over decades by consistently delivering the same fundamental promise: you will see things you didn't expect and you will want to talk about them. A shrunken head. The world's largest collection of something.
A two-headed animal. The guy with the longest nails ever recorded. Each exhibit has a hook.
The Myrtle Beach location sits right on the N Ocean Blvd boardwalk strip, making it easy to incorporate into a day that also includes beach time, other boardwalk activities, or dinner in the area. The fully indoor format makes it an automatic choice when beach weather fails — it's one of the better-constructed rainy day alternatives available in the immediate boardwalk zone.
Ripley's operates multiple attractions in Myrtle Beach (aquarium, mirror maze, and others), and combo tickets bundling these together offer meaningful savings compared to individual admission. If your family plans to hit multiple Ripley's properties during the week, buying the combo at the first visit makes financial sense.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Not Available
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Rainy days — this is an excellent indoor alternative when beach weather fails
Wait Times
5-15 min entry wait on busy days; exhibits are self-paced
Nearby Food
The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk area at N Ocean Blvd has numerous dining options within walking distance.
Why Kids Love It
Ripley's Believe It or Not! is the museum kids actually beg to go to — the exhibits are genuinely strange, world-record-breaking, and often gross in the best possible way. A shrunken head next to a two-headed animal next to an incredibly tall person's suit keeps the curiosity level high from exhibit to exhibit.
The 'believe it or not' format means every display has a hook that kids want to tell someone about later. With 6,635 reviews it's one of the most-visited paid attractions in Myrtle Beach.
What Parents Say
“We have a stroller for our infant and the entrance after the first room has stairs.”
From Reddit Parents
“On your way to Brookgreen you can stop at Hudson’s Surside Flea Market.”
Pro Tips from Parents
- Ripley's Myrtle Beach is on the same block as Fun Plaza — easy to pair both into an afternoon.
- Check ripleys.com for combo deals bundling this with the Aquarium, Mirror Maze, or other Ripley's Myrtle Beach locations.
- Self-paced exhibits mean you move at your own speed — allow 1.5-2 hours for a thorough visit.
- Located steps from the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk — easy to combine with a boardwalk stroll.
- The 6,600+ reviews provide real crowd intelligence — peak summer weekends see the longest waits.
What to Bring
- Camera or phone for the photo-op exhibits
- Comfortable walking shoes
Cost Info
Admission Prices
- Parking
- free
Tips to Save
- Ripley's offers combo tickets bundling multiple Myrtle Beach Ripley's attractions at a discount.
- Buy online in advance for savings.
- Check for AAA or military discounts.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10AM-7PM
- Monday
- 10AM-6PM
- Sunday
- 10AM-6PM
- Tuesday
- 10AM-6PM
- Saturday
- 10AM-7PM
- Thursday
- 10AM-6PM
- Wednesday
- 10AM-6PM
