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Enter the world of the unbelievable at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Amsterdam. Discover bizarre stories and rare artifacts in the historic building located on the famous Dam Square.
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- Only space tunnel in the Netherlands
- A unique view over Dam Square in the designer lounge
- Museum and Attraction in one
Children
Child ticket for ages 5-15 years
Free entry for 0-4 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Opening hours
Monday - Sunday: 10.00 - 22.00
Ticket information
You can choose between a timeslotted ticket or an open ticket with which you can visit at any time during opening hours on your chosen day
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 8 hours in advance
You can reschedule your tickets yourself via our self rebook page up to 24 hours in advance
Ticket is directly available on smartphone
More information
For questions about the product, please contact [email protected]
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
- Free access to bathroom
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Amsterdam
Public Transport
The nearest stops are Dam (tram 2, 12, 14 & 17) and Rokin (metro 52).
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Ripley's incredible Odditorium
At Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam you will enter the world of the unbelievable and the bizarre. This Amsterdam museum and attraction in one, displays the world’s most remarkable collection of natural, scientific, artistic, and human oddities.
Stepping inside is almost like opening a time capsule, for everything is here to be preserved for future generations. The five-story building of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam holds incredible sights from all over the world and from many different historic periods. Some say, Ripley’s is one of the weirdest spots in Amsterdam, but a must-see if you’re interested in odd facts, and it’s fun for all ages!
What will you find inside Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam?
From the moment you enter the door at Ripley’s Amsterdam, you will meet exceptional people and see rare art pieces collected by curious explorer and globe trotter, Robert Ripley. You can stand next to the tallest man who has ever walked this earth and whirl through the only Space Tunnel you can find in Holland. There are optical illusions to play with as well as interactive mind games, and take a picture as you sit in a gigantic wooden clog for a real Dutch picture.
Your visit to the Ripley’s museum ends on the top floor, where you can relax and take it all in at the 500 m2 lounge area, grab a cooling drink and enjoy a unique bird’s-eye view of Dam Square. Did you know it is one of the most famous squares in Europe? Its notable buildings and various events make it one of the most well-known and important locations in the city and the rest of Holland.
Get your Ripley’s Amsterdam tickets
When you buy your ticket online, you can skip the lines at Ripley’s and enter the world of the unbelievable and the bizarre! It is one of the weirdest attractions in Amsterdam and isn’t one you will soon forget. This unusual Amsterdam Museum is a true favourite with locals and tourists. Don’t believe us? Book your tickets and experience it yourself!
31 Reviews
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Foodfan1980
Excellent and a bit different
Really engaging and amazing collection. You definitely won't see a lot of this collection anywhere else! There is a bit of something for everyone. The shrunken heads and video on their making was really good
Oct 3, 2024E455RJzoew
Nice
bianca was the best!!!! she’s was so friendly and also very pretty. We were overwhelmed by her kindness. we will definitely come again if she’s there ❤️❤️
Jul 16, 2024lesley2805
Excellent way to spend a couple of hours
This was our first activity when we arrived in Amsterdam. So in all fairness we were buzzing to go. This place didn't disappoint. I had pre booked tickets before I left the UK, so it was just a case of scanning my phone. There is so much to see and do here with quite a bit of interaction too. I was with my 12 year old grandson and he thought it was great. I was just surprised how many different floors there are! Everything is so well laid out, so even when its busy its easy to view all the exhibits. Highly recommend this place....even more so if its a wet miserable day
Mar 29, 2024706beckyf
A fabulous afternoon
We absolutely adored our time here and spent a very lengthy amount of time wandering around. You can really take it at your own pace and we actually learned loads about lots of different topics. The pictures we took here are really fond memories actually and it's an incredibly interactive exhibit with a lovely cafe at the top to relax afterwards. We would 100% recommend this place to anyone visiting Amsterdam - it was truly one of our highlights!
Feb 14, 2024braddT9599SP
4*
We throughly enjoyed riplleys amsterdam, wasn't overpriced for the area we went mid morning and it wasn't busy at all which have us a good chance to look at all the exhibits, there's is also a cafe on the top level and prices looked reasonable.
Feb 12, 2024xcmkx
Good
Was a last minute booking due to the weather! Expensive but glad we booked. Kids absolutely loved it! So much to see and do. Some of the exhibits weren’t working so that does need addressed and the girl at the beginning wasn’t the friendliest. However I would go back again.
Jan 31, 2024396livf
Great activity
We were surprised at how much there was! It just kept going and every floor was full of amazing things! Lots of interactive things to do! Great for all ages!
Jan 25, 2024jaded067
Very enjoyable!
This was very worthwhile. We enjoyed every floor interactions/viewing and reading all the facts.. we loved this tour. No queue went straight in
Dec 5, 2023elliegK2375AW
Good value for money.
Good value for money, spent about an hour and a half in there with lots of different things to do, interactive and many things to see!
Dec 5, 2023RogerA45
Believe it or not - I loved this place
Went here as we had a couple of hours to spare. So glad we did, the exhibits are amazing in fact some are jaw dropping, couple of inter-actives didn’t work but that didn’t spoil the fun. Really interesting place and could easily spend more time there. Great gift shop too
Nov 27, 2023Rayybies
How bizarre
I was pleasantly surprised at the array of curiosities on display! There were lots of floors to explore which was a surprise. My favourite one was the spinning light show tunnel 😵💫 would recommend for all ages, as there is something there for everyone.
Nov 25, 2023476graemew
Ripley’s
Probably the best thing that I done whilst in Amsterdam. Booked tickets online to beat the queues and went first thing before it got busy. I think all together we spent about three hours looking around all the attractions and exhibits. Well worth the money and would highly recommend visiting
Nov 17, 2023J2200PDjackw
Cow Tinder
Great fun and interesting facts and information. The whole experience was engaging and fun for all ages.
Oct 27, 2023Peanutphoenix
Most interesting museum I've been to
Absolutely amazing museum! Full of so many random facts and artifacts that are genuinely interesting!!! We spent HOURS in this place... First time I've ever been to a museum and looked at literally everything. Highly recommend if you're in Amsterdam for a few days and want to do something different! Only downfall is there sheer amount of stairs, but that's Amsererdam for you.
Oct 15, 2023prepzel3-8
Robert Pershing Wadlow worlds tallest man statue
Always wanted to go stand next to the statue of Robert Pershing Wadlow wow what a tall man he was !! Definitely worth a visit to learn about all the fun facts.
Oct 11, 2023Sammysreviews25
Great tourist day activity- loads of fascinating facts.
Fascinating facts and LOADS of information. Would highly recommend it as a Day activity, or to do as a family friendly activity. Could definitely spend 2-3 hours in here. Glad we visited 😊
Oct 4, 2023ObiChanKenobi
Unbelievably Fun Museum Experience
An extensive look into weird and wonderful (and wholly unusual) artefacts that brings you through multiple floors and exhibitions that is just about worth the admission price. Seeing each exhibition can easily take up 3+ hours so the price is worth it in this respect, and the museum is pretty centrally located so you can almost stumble across it. A highlight for us is the spinning space tunnel, the red pin impression wall, as well as the African jungle section near the beginning.
Aug 30, 2023marcobQ4178QD
Che ci crediate o no...
Un museo pieno di stravaganze, dalla donna lupo ai quadri che si animano, dai cacciatori di teste agli zombi, dalle torture cinesi a bumblebee alto sette metri, dal tubo rotante agli animali a due teste, i miei bambini si sono eccitatati, entusiasmati, spaventati, divertiti, un turbinio di emozioni. Una collezione ricca di curiosità, davvero bello in piazza Dam con vista sulla piazza.
Nov 11, 2024ebrvx
Surprenant
On est tombé sur ce musée par pur hasard en se baladant et on a été bien étonné. Le musée est géant et super divertissant. De plus, il reste ouvert super tard. Point négatif: le prix du billet
Sep 19, 2024G2097DQrobertm
Ripley zeer de moeite waard
Het lijkt een klein museum De inhoud zal je verbazen Zeer de moeite waard Veel zaken waar je van denkt Echt? Wij hebben ons er zeer vermaakt
May 11, 2024Zorgst
Interssant
Toevallig in het museum tere h gekomen plezant museum met echt leuke en fijne weetjes je kan zelf bepalen wat je gelooft en Jef zijn opdrachten om te doen heel interessant
Apr 17, 2024yolandan552
Verrassend !!
Leuk “ museum”, veel groter dan verwacht want is vier verdiepingen met “ rariteiten” en wetenswaardigheden. Al met al amusant, interessant, leerzaam, grappig, spannend enz. Ook leuk voor jongere kinderen mits ze zelf goed kunnen lezen want overal hangen bordjes met achtergrond informatie over het item. Ben wel twee uur binnen geweest en toen nog niet alles gezien. Tickets via “ vakantie veilingen” scheelt een stuk !!
Feb 5, 2024GeraldaGoosen
Van alles wat, leuk!
Wat een leuk museum! Vol met onverwachte maar verrassend interessante weetjes. Zodra je het weet voelt het alsof je het altijd al had willen weten.Thuis gelijk gezocht naar Liu Ch’ung, de man met 4 ogen, Pupula duplex. Een echte overload aan van alles maar ik hou daar wel van en onze dochter van 4.5 jaar ook. Start je bij de langste man die ooit heeft geleefd, probeer je op een ander moment een kristal te pakken of een poort te openen, sta je weer een ander moment naar de kaak van een megalodon te kijken. Die afwisselingen zijn leuk, je verveelt je er niet snel! Je vraagt je werkelijk af of alles nu echt is of niet, zoals bij de parel van Mary queen of Scots. Heel leuk die diversiteit. Let wel: niet alles is geschikt voor jonge kinderen. Groot favoriet bij ons allen was, hoe kan het ook anders, de tunnel. Onze dochter vond dat helemaal geweldig. Op de bovenste verdieping is er een eetgelegenheid. Toen wij er waren was er weinig keus maar we hadden er wel een mooi uitzicht op de Dam. Omdat niet alle interactieve spellen werkten vier sterren, anders zeker 5.
Jan 7, 2024ana_sp424
À faire au moins une fois
Hyper impressionnant c’était ludique toutes les informations étaient intéressantes et farfelues. C’est une expérience hors du commun, autant visuellement qu’intellectuellement.
Jan 6, 2024664ranic
leerzame ervaring
het is de prijs zeker waard. we hadden 1,5u gespendeerd in dit museum. het was leuk, interessant en leerzaam.
Aug 29, 2023sayang1979
Leuk en leerzaam!
Leuk en leerzaam om naar toe te gaan. 4 verdiepingen waarvan 3 verdiepingen over ripley gaat. 4de is een restaurant. Niet verwacht dat het leuk zou zijn met zoveel verdiepingen.
Oct 24, 2022sannakaisson
Intressant och roligt
Believe it or not - det kan man säga! Ett museum av roliga och intressanta saker, allt ifrån en avbildning av världens längsta man och tavlor gjorda av jelly beans. Rekommenderas om man inte tycker om vanliga museum.
Aug 23, 2019Cibarg
Curioso
El museo está divertido, es curioso y es más grande de lo que podrías pensar. Hay tres tipos de tickets en la entrada: bronze, silver, gold. El primero te da acceso a todo el museo. El segundo te da, además, la oportunidad de echar una partida de realidad virtual (Oculus Rift) en una máquina de la cafetería. Es una maravilla. El tercero, incluye además de todo lo anterior una bebida gratis en la cafetería (ojo, esta bebida gratis es sólo una triste gaseosa de tres sabores diferentes, si quieres una coca cola, deberás apoquinar). Lo bueno quizás de este ticket gold es que incluye un paseo en barco por los canales en el muelle "Lover's boat". No sé si será la mejor compañía, pero salía unos euros más barato que comprarlo en el muelle (lo que me ahorré al final me los gasté en la coca cola). Así que recomiendo el ticket silver. Los letreros están en inglés, hay cosas curiosas, colores y cada sala está decorada de manera diferente. Nos gustó mucho el túnel psicodélico. Hay que ver la de cacharros que recopiló este hombre durante su vida. Yo sí lo recomiendo, está curioso si tienes un espíritu curioso y juvenil. Me encantó la mini partida de realidad virtual con el oculus rift, lo dicho, aunque hay que avisar al personal para que te lo enciendan. La cafetería está muy bien decorada, como todo el museo, hasta el servicio es original.
Mar 8, 2019X1681NQlisar
Mycket att se
Även om priset på dagen är lite dyrt tyckte jag, 21€ så får man mycket för pengarna. Det är mycket att se och ovanliga saker. Krympta huvuden, fd tortyrredskap osv. Lärorikt. Inte så mycket folk. Rekommenderas
Nov 5, 2018H3410KHdaniele
Roligt
Detta var något för alla åldrar. Vi uppskattade utställningen och tycker att det framför allt var kul. Dock var det rätt så dyrt ”21 Euro”. Men med tanke på att utställningen sträckte sig på 3 plan var det helt okej. Jag rekommenderar att besöka denna utställning med barn från 7 år då mycket av det som fanns för för de lite äldre åldrarna ca 15+.
Aug 9, 2018cmnielsen05
To og en halv underholdende timer
Det er et meget sjovt og anderledes museum, som især børn og unge vil finde underholdende. Der er god variation i det udstillede og gør attraktionen mere afvekslende end f.eks. Madame Tussauds. Vi nåede ikke at prøve 5D biografen. Maden i den lille cafe (på øverste etage) er meget billig og kan fint anbefales.
Aug 23, 2017
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