Ripley's Illusion Lab San Antonio

Fun place to be and discover weird and unique things.

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301 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Dig Into the Unknown

Discover Ripley’s fascinating and fun lab of illusions, where things are not always what they seem!

Dig Into the Unknown

Discover Ripley’s fascinating and fun lab of illusions, where things are not always what they seem!
Challenge Your Senses

Put your brain to the test and discover the weird world of optical illusions, a one-of-a-kind experience where seeing is believing!
Switch Things Up

Step into a world of optical trickery and view things from a totally new — and bizarre — perspective!

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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 four unbelievable family attractions in San Antonio, Texas!

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Buy Tickets Now

Get ready to make memories and experience the excitement of Ripley's Illusion Lab San Antonio, 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!

Saturday Oct 17	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 18	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 19	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Oct 20	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 21	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

Saturday Oct 17	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 18	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 19	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Oct 20	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 21	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

Saturday Oct 17	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 18	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 19	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Oct 20	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 21	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

Saturday Oct 17	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 18	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 19	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Oct 20	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 21	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

Saturday Oct 17	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 18	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 19	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Oct 20	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 21	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

Saturday Oct 17	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 18	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 19	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Oct 20	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 21	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

Saturday Oct 17	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 18	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 19	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Oct 20	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 21	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

Saturday Oct 17	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday Oct 18	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday Oct 19	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday Oct 20	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 21	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Oct 22	10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday Oct 23	10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

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Spark your Sense of Curiosity

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Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

October 16, 2026

Cartoon of the Day

In 2025, Olga Naumova sky surfed near Mount Everest after jumping from a helicopter at 20,945 feet.

Ripley's Cartoon of the Day

Robert Ripley began the Believe It or Not! cartoon in 1918. Today, it continues uninterrupted as the world’s longest-running syndicated daily cartoon. Howie Noel is the ninth artist in over a century to take up the pen as lead Cartoonist.

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