Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie

This is place is really fun, especially for kids. They’ve got a lot of activities inside the Ripley’s Believe it or not, plus there are other attractions within the same building.

- Sameer Dave

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Brighten up and be inspired by the unbelievable!

601 East Palace Parkway
Grand Prairie, TX 75050

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Lose Yourself

Play your way through! Shatter your senses in the Vortex Tunnel, where illusions and a colorful light show transport you into a mind-bending dimension, or let curiosity be your guide as you explore dozens of hands-on interactives in the heart of Grand Prairie!

Lose Yourself

Play your way through! Shatter your senses in the Vortex Tunnel, where illusions and a colorful light show transport you into a mind-bending dimension, or let curiosity be your guide as you explore dozens of hands-on interactives in the heart of Grand Prairie!
Walk Among Giants

Everything is bigger in Texas! Explore outside the Palace where you’ll find larger-than-life installations, from a scrap-metal dragon to giant crochet lions and even the base of a giant Redwood tree!
Measure Up

Stand shoulder to shoulder—or shoulder to waist?—with Robert Wadlow, the World's Tallest Man, who grew to be 8 feet, 11 inches tall! See how you measure up and get a glimpse into his unbelievable life.

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What's New

There is always something new to discover at Ripley’s! With rotating exhibits, exciting events, and unique experiences, you can always expect the unexpected!

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Enhance Your Amazing Experience

Explore the world of Ripley’s with a combo ticket and save! Experience the excitement of five unbelievable family attractions in Grand Prairie, Texas!

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Get ready to make memories and experience the excitement of Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie, your one-stop destination for family fun!

Plan Your Unforgettable Visit

We've got all the info you need to plan an extraordinary day the whole family will remember!

Sunday May 4	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday May 5	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 6	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 7	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 8	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 9	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ticket booth sales end 30 minutes prior to closing.

Sunday May 4	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday May 5	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 6	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 7	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 8	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 9	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ticket booth sales end 30 minutes prior to closing.

Sunday May 4	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday May 5	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 6	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 7	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 8	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 9	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ticket booth sales end 30 minutes prior to closing.

Sunday May 4	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday May 5	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 6	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 7	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 8	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 9	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ticket booth sales end 30 minutes prior to closing.

Sunday May 4	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday May 5	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 6	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 7	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 8	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 9	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ticket booth sales end 30 minutes prior to closing.

Sunday May 4	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday May 5	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 6	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 7	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 8	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 9	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ticket booth sales end 30 minutes prior to closing.

Sunday May 4	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday May 5	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 6	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 7	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 8	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 9	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ticket booth sales end 30 minutes prior to closing.

Sunday May 4	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday May 5	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 6	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 7	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 8	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 9	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ticket booth sales end 30 minutes prior to closing.

Sunday May 4	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday May 5	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 6	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 7	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 8	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 9	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ticket booth sales end 30 minutes prior to closing.

Sunday May 4	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Monday May 5	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 6	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday May 7	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 8	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday May 9	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday May 10	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Ticket booth sales end 30 minutes prior to closing.

So Much More Than a Museum

Totally Hands-On

Immersive and interactive, Ripley's offers you exciting new ways to experience the extraordinary.

Absolutely Rare

Ripley’s entire exhibit collection spans over 35,000 rarities. As vast as your imagination, you never know what you’ll discover!

Always Awesome

Ripley's is your one-stop spot for hours of excitement, rain or shine. With tickets valid for one year, fun is always flexible!

Totally Hands-On

Immersive and interactive, Ripley's offers you exciting new ways to experience the extraordinary.
Absolutely Rare

Ripley’s entire exhibit collection spans over 35,000 rarities. As vast as your imagination, you never know what you’ll discover!
Always Awesome

Ripley's is your one-stop spot for hours of excitement, rain or shine. With tickets valid for one year, fun is always flexible!

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Welcome to the Weird

In collaboration with artist Jahshawun Youmans, Ripley's presents the WEiRDO Collection, a capsule inspired by the uniqueness of personal style and the exhibits of the Ripley's collection.

Wiley Shark

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Spark your Sense of Curiosity

Animals

The Fur-Bearing Trout: Fact, Folklore, or Fuzzy Fish Tale?

Meet the trout so well-prepared for winter; it supposedly grows a thick, luxurious coat of fur.

The Fur-Bearing Trout: Fact, Folklore, or Fuzzy Fish Tale?

Vintage & Historical

Koteka From New Guinea: Tribal Clothing Secrets

Danai tribesmen had whole wardrobes of penis sheaths to choose from.

Koteka From New Guinea: Tribal Clothing Secrets

Art & Fashion

Matchstick Art: Crafting Intricate Masterpieces

From flying trains to Hogwarts castle Ripley's matchstick art collection remains unmatched.

Matchstick Art: Crafting Intricate Masterpieces

People

The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes

When it comes to size, Robert Earl Hughes broke the mold—literally.

The Incredible Story of Robert Earl Hughes

Vintage & Historical

5 Medieval Torture Devices That'll Make Your Skin Crawl

From shame masks to spiked collars, the Dark Ages had some unsettling punishment tactics.

5 Medieval Torture Devices That'll Make Your Skin Crawl

Vintage & Historical

Vampire Killing Kit: An Intimate Look

Who's up for a trip to Transylvania?

Vampire Killing Kit: An Intimate Look

Vintage & Historical

Shrunken Heads: Exploring the Shuar Tradition

Few have witnessed the process of creating one.

Shrunken Heads: Exploring the Shuar Tradition

Pop Culture

5 April Fools' Pranks That Went Horribly Wrong

From a tech giant's fail to the Liberty Bell being sold, you don't want to miss out on these pranksters!

5 April Fools' Pranks That Went Horribly Wrong

Vintage & Historical

Tibetan Rituals: Sacred Skull Bowl

Monks sometimes used skull bowls in blood-wine rituals.

Tibetan Rituals: Sacred Skull Bowl

Art & Fashion

Giant Crocheted Lions Roar into Branson: Massive Yarn Sculptures Captivate Visitors

A roaring new exhibit has made its Branson debut!

Giant Crocheted Lions Roar into Branson: Massive Yarn Sculptures Captivate Visitors

Vintage & Historical

Fiji Mermaids: Mythical Creatures

P.T. Barnum challenged naturalists and reporters to prove whether it was real.

Fiji Mermaids: Mythical Creatures

Animals

Miracle Mike: The Headless Chicken Who Defied the Odds

Mike, survived 18 headless months!

Miracle Mike: The Headless Chicken Who Defied the Odds

Animals

Polycephaly: Two Heads Are Stranger Than One

The birth of a two-headed calf is extremely rare, with estimates suggesting a chance of 1 in 400 million.

Polycephaly: Two Heads Are Stranger Than One

Science & Technology

Top 5 Most Inaccurate Fossil Reconstructions

From the buttheaded sea creature to mixing up horns and thumbs, history is full of prehistoric missteps.

Top 5 Most Inaccurate Fossil Reconstructions

Vintage & Historical

Dinosaur Highway Uncovered: 166-Million-Year-Old Footprints Discovered in UK Quarry

Scientists from Oxford and Birmingham universities have uncovered a sprawling quarry floor covered in dinosaur tracks.

Dinosaur Highway Uncovered: 166-Million-Year-Old Footprints Discovered in UK Quarry

People

The Tallest Man in History: The Incredible Story of Robert Wadlow

From a small-town boy to a global sensation, Robert Wadlow’s record-breaking height made history—but his remarkable life made him truly unforgettable.

The Tallest Man in History: The Incredible Story of Robert Wadlow

Vintage & Historical

The Roman Feast of Death: Macabre Dining Experiences

Emperor Domitian went as far as making sure the room and food were all a stark black color.

The Roman Feast of Death: Macabre Dining Experiences

Vintage & Historical

Death as a Woman: The Accabadora of Sardinia

She carried an olive cane (su mazzolu) or mallet to deal deathblows as needed.

Death as a Woman: The Accabadora of Sardinia

Vintage & Historical

Cù Sith: Scotland's Ghostly Death Hounds

The Celtic fairy dog was infamous for preying on humans to take them to the fairy realm.

Cù Sith: Scotland's Ghostly Death Hounds

Food

Delectable Dessert Origins: The History of Pound Cake

How did this classic cake earn its name? Did it cost a pound to make back in 1747?

Delectable Dessert Origins: The History of Pound Cake

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

May 3, 2025

Cartoon of the Day

20th Century Fox thought "Star Wars" was going to flop!

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, Kieran Castaño is the eighth artist to continue the legacy of illustrating the world's longest-running syndicated cartoon!

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