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Ripley's Believe it or Not! Museum

In 1918, a young sports cartoonist named Robert Ripley introduced his readers to his collection of odd facts and feats in a series of cartoons he titled "Believe It or Not!" Ripley traveled extensively, collecting out-of-the-ordinary artifacts from around the world, and in 1933 he opened his first "Odditorium"—filled with his artifacts and "Believe It or Not!" cartoons—at the Chicago World's Fair. Today, many of Ripley's personal treasures are showcased in the Believe It or Not! museums located around the world.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum at Fisherman's Wharf contains 11 galleries, with over 10,000 square feet of exhibits, interactive displays, and illusions. You will see a self-portrait of Van Gogh made from toasted bread, an eight-foot-long scale model of a San Francisco cable car made entirely from matchsticks, and an eight-foot-tall dinosaur made from chrome car bumpers. If it's strange or unusual, it's probably in this museum.

Location
The museum is located at Fisherman's Wharf, 175 Jefferson Street. Driving to Fisherman's Wharf is not suggested because of the ongoing traffic jams. If you must drive, park a few blocks north of the Wharf, where there is metered parking on the street. Public transportation is a better option.

Hours of operation
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum is open every day, including holidays, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Admission

Adults	$10.95
Children (5-12)	$7.95

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