Ripley's New York

The Official Twitter page for Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square. Follow us for unbelievable facts, specials & more! #RipleysNY

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Things will look a little different during your next visit. We're prepared to ensure the health and safety of all visitors and staff. Learn more here: https://t.co/rqTkMVy8l2

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Robert Ripley traveled the world as a reporter, cartoonist, explorer, and collector, seeking curiosities from all corners of the globe.

#RipleysNY is a collection of artifacts from, or inspired by, his travels and his never-ending search for the unbelievable and unexplained.

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This October, experience spook-tacular photo opportunities found only at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square! #RipleysNY

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Did you know #RipleysNY has a full Vampire Killing Kit on display? The kit comes complete with an ivory cross, gun, silver bullets, a wooden stake, holy water, and of course, garlic. ⁠

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Our operating hours are now 7 days a week from 11am - 6pm!

To purchase online tickets and check for any changes in hours visit our website: https://t.co/ldgMtlMnv0
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#BelieveItorNot this life-like portrait was carved out of a phone book! Can you guess who this iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is?

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An ostrich egg weighs 3 pounds but #BelieveItorNot although it’s the largest of all eggs, it's the smallest in relation to the size of the bird!⁠
How many people do you think one ostrich egg can feed?
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#BelieveItorNot Artist Gabriel Dishaw of Fishers, Indiana, made this replica bust of Darth Vader entirely with parts from recycled adding machines, typewriters and computers!⁠
What's the coolest thing you've ever created out of recycled materials?!

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Today's moment of zen. 😌 https://t.co/Vw130DxaYx

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Vintage #RipleysNY circa 1939!

What’s your favorite old New York image?

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We may not be able to travel far, but there are still plenty of activities to do locally! If you've never tried to get the perfect shot walking through our famous black hole- now's your chance!⁠

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Here's your weekly reminder to keep your distance, wear a mask, and be kind to each other! #StayWellNYC

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Ahh Ripley’s NY and #NYC ... where weird is wonderful!

Do you have a “believe it or not” fact about NYC?

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.@RipleysNY is back! Ripley's Believe it or Not! is excited to welcome guests to the Odditorium with new CDC guidelines in place. Hours are Wed-Sunday, 11:00am to 5:00pm. Grab your mask and come on in. #RipleysNY @Ripleys

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Currently picturing a sea lion between every person walking around #NYC 😅

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By taking the Stay Well NYC Pledge, #RipleysNY is joining a citywide commitment to the simplehealth and safety practices that will keep the community safe. Are you in? #StayWellNYC

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We're Back! Our team here at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square is very excited to welcome you back to our Odditorium tomorrow, August 26th! #RipleysNY

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In light of all the news regarding COVID-19, and out of concern for the well-being of our staff, guests, and the entire Ripley’s family, we will be temporarily closing the attraction beginning tomorrow, March 17th through Friday, March 27th. Read more: https://t.co/nTPIZOmzgu

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Shown here is 1 of 80 scenes each painted without the use of magnification. #BelieveItorNot each scene is painted on a 2 INCH piece of spider web paper!

What is your favorite art medium?!

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Polycephaly is the condition of having more than one head. Farmers often wrote to Robert Ripley telling him of their two-headed animals. Ripley was intrigued with these animal oddities and called them "pranks of nature."⁠