Bond With The Bizarre at The Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum
The Midwest is a truly awesome place for a vacation. Famous for its live music shows and attractions, Branson Missouri has been known as the Live Entertainment Capital of the Midwest. It is not a surprise that tourists will go for the theatres at 76 Country Boulevard, more popularly known as The Strip. One of Branson’s many treasures tend to be overlooked sometime. This is Branson’s collection of museums in the area. Whether you want to learn something new, to commemorate something, or just to discover weird things, Branson will surely have something for you.
The Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum in Branson is one of the most weird-looking buildings in the area. It will be pretty hard to miss this building, because it looks dilapidated and shattered outside. True to its name being the house of the odd and the strange, the Ripley’s museum in Branson is a sight to behold inside and outside. This museum attracts thousands of visitors each year. It is no wonder why it has become such an attraction because tourists come to see the greatest artifacts from all over the world.
In this Branson Odditorium, as people fondly call it, the guests will enter a bizarre building modelled after a building surviving a massive earthquake back in 1812. This earthquake had been a historic event because it made the Mississippi River run backwards for a good three days. Bizarre as the building’s façade may seem, it is filled with exhibits and displays that will leave your curious mind wanting for more. The Ripley’s museum in Branson has 8 galleries to allow the guests to see and think about the world in unique ways. The collection of artifacts displayed in the museum are also ever-changing, so that every time you visit, there will always be a new treat for your eyes. If you are already curious of what oddities await you, we are giving some spoilers. If you fancy some authentic shrunken heads, vampire killing kit, optical illusions, matchstick replica of the USS Forrestal, playing card replica of the Roman Colosseum, world’s largest ball of yarn, scrap metal dragon, towering transformer, and many more, then this museum is right for you!
There are more than 450 strange pieces for you to see in the museum. You also get to learn about these artifacts and the interactive exhibits at the museum. Each of the 8 galleries have different themes so the guests will have a grand time exploring the history and facts of the interesting museum pieces. Ripley’s museum is easy to navigate. You won’t need a guide since the entire place is designed for a self-guided adventure. The self-guided structure will also be advantageous since you can take all the time you want if you find something interesting. The numbers show that the average time that a person spends in the Ripley’s museum is an hour and a half. An hour and a half to tour the world and discover these treasures.
For this amazing museum that we have the privilege of exploring right now, there is only one man to thank. Robert Ripley is an icon in history for amassing a fairly unique and interesting collection of artifacts. He was able to share his discoveries to the world through books, TV programs, and museums. The birth of the “Ripley’s Believe It Or Not” section in the papers happened with the help of William Randolph Hearst. From then on, the famous section in the newspapers became a sensation in radio and TV. Such is the legacy of Robert Ripley. Now, people from all over the world get to enjoy and share with Robert Ripley the awe-inspiring moments of discovering these unique displays.
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum is open from Sunday to Thursday from 9:30 AM to 6 PM, and Friday to Saturday from 9:30 AM to 8 PM. There is no time limit in exploring the museum, and guests are allowed to take pictures and videos of their whole experience inside Ripley’s museum. There is also no age limit imposed, making this a great activity for the whole family. For souvenirs and memorabilia of your Ripley’s experience in Branson, there is also a gift shop available inside the museum.
Your Branson vacation experience will be made more fulfilling when you stay in Thousand Hills Hotel and Golf Resort. The lodging places in Thousand Hills are close to Branson’s entertainment district, museums, theme parks, restaurants, outlet malls, and a whole lot more. For your vacation, choose from a log cabin, golf front condo, or a lakefront condo to be your home away from home. For reservations, contact 1-877-262-0430.
