Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Blackpool
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This museum is small, but it contains enough unusual objects and interesting facts to fill a couple of hours (it took me about an hour and forty minutes to walk through). Adult admission was £13, card payment only. It's £10 for a child, and under-4's go free. The lady at the entrance was chatty, friendly and very helpful. You enter the museum across a rope bridge, and then walk through a series of themed galleries on two levels. Not easily accessible for people with disabilities, as there are a few dimly lit passages and a staircase to negotiate, and no lift. But there's certainly plenty to see: animal oddities, amazing artworks fashioned from everyday objects, models of the world's tallest man and smallest woman, artefacts of ancient indigenous cultures from all around the world, and much more besides. It's worth taking time to read the printed info that accompanies each exhibit, and there are also a few videos and interactive displays. I found it very interesting, though I imagine some of the things on display, such as the shrunken heads, might be too scary for younger children. The mirrors were great fun, and there were some interactive puzzles and slot machines to try (though the one I tried took my money but didn't work). The moving tunnel at the end was quite an experience! No café or toilets, but there is a shop where you can buy souvenirs and sweets.
Valerie HinchliffeValerie Hinchliffe
10
We both thoroughly enjoyed our visit, it was so fascinating learning about the most unusual things! We pre-booked our tickets, and went an hour before it was due to close so we were the only people there, which suited us just fine to go at our own pace & read everything. It took us nearly 40/50 minutes to go around, but we did rush a bit towards the end because it was nearing closing time. There were plenty of automatic hand sanitisers around, at the start of the new areas. However, I imagine it would be difficult to social distance in a place like this because the areas could easily be crowded. I’d definitely go again, it’s worth a visit😁
AbbyAbby
40
Interesting place and certainly something a bit different. A good location, right by the Pleasure Beach, Pizza Hut and tram stop, albeit expensive for what it is, especially when paying for a family - £15 per adult, £10 per child - particularly as we were in there for less than an hour. My daughter is 8 however and we might've been in there longer if she'd been a bit older. I'd recommend it for age 10 up, especially as some elements are a bit scary. Really interesting things to see and read about but wish it was longer / bigger. Something to pass an hour on a rainy day but expensive for what it is.
Louise JonesLouise Jones
00
Do not fall for the online discount code with golden moments / they do not work with this company and have never heard of it. I fell into the scam That being said, staff were lovely and let us in free of charge (well I paid £10 each for a scam ticket) Lots of cool stuff, definitely something for everybody, and there loads, 2 floors full! Very interactive as there is stuff to do / games to play throughout Definitely give it a go; some reviews say they’re in and out but if you appreciate it for what it is you need around an hour and a half in there
Ryan AustinRyan Austin
00
This was an interesting visit and experience which I would recommend to anyone visiting Blackpool that likes museum type places and learning facts and just seeing weird, cool and interesting things. It would be nice if there were more things to look at and towards the end there is supposed to be some sort of moving bridge but when walking over it nothing happened so I'm not sure if it was broke during my visit or it just wasn't turned on but there was no sign to say it wasn't working.
KieranKieran
40
Interesting visit, quite a few items on display, plus information/fact boards. A lot of things are behind glass and a few mannequins made up as "unusual or fascinating" people. Took just over an hour to walk through, very quiet, no rush or crowds, which was surprising with it being a Saturday in half term. Price very reasonable, £10 for an adult and child. Would I go again, probably not unless my son said he wanted to. Can't imagine the displays change that frequently.
Rob (GSD)Rob (GSD)
10
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