Ripley's Believe It or Not! St Augustine, FL, Tickets
19 San Marco Ave. • St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Overview
Experience a world stranger than fiction at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine. Located in the historic Warden Castle, this first and longest-standing Odditorium features three floors of over 800 bizarre exhibits and artifacts. Ignite your sense of wonder with a lion created with upcycled toys, shrunken heads, odd taxidermy animals, and more.
Good To Know
- Located at the historic Warden Castle in St. Augustine, Florida, this is the first-ever permanent Ripley’s Odditorium.
- Immerse yourself in 3 stories of unusual artifacts, eye-popping exhibits and hands-on activities housed in 14 themed galleries.
- Children 3 and under visit free with a paying adult.
- Allow 1 to 2 hours to explore all of the exhibits. The tour is self-guided, allowing you to walk through at your leisure.
- There is a large parking lot onsite at 19 San Marco Ave. that is first-come, first-serve. Fees are hourly, and you can get a 10% discount in the gift shop with your printed parking receipt.
- Bring your camera and take as many pictures and videos as you like to share with your friends and family.
- The museum is wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant.
Description
Inside Ripley's Believe It or Not! St. Augustine, discover hundreds of unusual and fascinating artifacts collected by the world-famous traveler Robert Ripley, including real shrunken human heads, rosaries made of human bone, and a drum kit featuring two human skulls fused together and covered with human skin. Marvel at a replica of the International Space Station and a space shuttle made from thousands of matchsticks as you blast off to the bizarre world of space in the two-story Space Gallery exhibit. In the Jungle Room, you can virtually try on a tribal mask and create your own weird pet.
Explore the fascinating stories, original architecture, and dazzling details of this three-story castle built in 1887 — the very building that stole Robert Ripley’s heart and inspired his dream of opening the world’s first permanent Ripley collection. Although Robert Ripley was a frequent visitor to St. Augustine and stayed in the building often, he did not create the museum. He died in 1949 and a year after his death, the Castle Warden was purchased to be the ideal, uniquely glamorous building to house his collections.
Prepare to be amazed and entertained with a visit to this incredible St. Augustine museum.
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! St. Augustine is located at 19 San Marco Ave. • St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ripley's Believe It or Not! St. Augustine
Is parking available?
Ripley's Believe It or Not! in St. Augustine, Florida, has a large paid parking lot at 19 San Marco Ave. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Simply scan the QR code on the signage in the parking lot to pay the nominal fee. Receive a special discount in the gift shop with your printed receipt. Designated Wi-Fi is available in the parking area to help you connect to parking services. If you have any issues, you can pay inside at the ticket counter. On busy days, overflow parking is available at 170 San Marco Ave. or 254 San Marco Ave.
How long does it take to tour the Odditorium?
Visitors typically spend about 1 to 2 hours exploring the Odditorium. However, it's a self-guided tour, allowing you to explore it at your own pace. You are welcome to stay for as long as you like.
What can I find in the Odditorium?
Inside you'll find three stories featuring 14 themed galleries filled with artifacts, animal oddities, impressive artworks, pop-culture memorabilia, interactive games, and unbelievably true stories of people from around the globe.
Can I take pictures and videos?
Yes, absolutely! Feel free to capture all your amazing finds and share them with your family and friends.
Is the Odditorium wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it is ADA compliant.
