Museum of Amazements

The Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum in the Wisconsin Dells is just as fascinating as the other Ripley's attractions across the world. Robert Ripley was known for a lifetime of adventure. He spent 40 years of his life exploring amazing, fascinating oddities in all corners of the earth. He visited nearly 200 countries and traveled in search of unusual things that fascinated him. He began his professional career as a newspaper sports cartoonist and in 1918 compiled his first collection of odd facts. In 1929 a collection of these facts was made into a book that quickly became a best seller. Of all the lands to which he traveled, Ripley felt most comfortable in China. He became fascinated with the culture and the customers of the country. He sometimes traveled in unconventional ways including camel, horse, and donkey.

The Ripley museums are a great way to freak out and amuse your family. The museums have a lot of practice and have been doing so for over 90 years. Each museum contains a variety of entertaining and astonishing facts from all across the world. Even the most cynical members of your group will find themselves mesmerized and mind boggled. The museum in the Dells features two air-conditioned sit down movie theaters, and two floors worth of attractions. There are eight different galleries that include puzzing illusions, including The Curse of King Tut.

The museum is one of those tourist town attractions that lures you in out of sheer curiousity. Unlike some of the other mysterious attractions at the Dells, this museum features a variety of interesting displays. While not everyone will be thrilled with what they have found, most will be entertained for a couple of hours. If you are visiting the Dells in the dead of summer when the heat is blazing down on your mid-day, touring the museum is a great way to get out of the sun. If you have spent your day swimming and enjoy the area waterparks, the Ripley's museum is a great way to relax and unwind before or after dinner. If it is winter when you are headed to the Dells, many of the water and outdoor attractions will be closed. Ripley's provides an entertaining way to pass an afternoon. The Dells is popular year-round because of the indoor waterparks, but winter is a great time to visit because the crowds are smaller.

Located in the heart of the downtown Dells, there are a variety of restaurants and shops surrounding Ripley's. A recent addition to this area is the Pause wine and coffee shop. A simple evening that would be ideal for a couple visiting the Dells would be a leisurely glass of wine at Pause, a fun few hours traipsing through Ripley's, and a romantic dinner at Del Bar. The Dells are often thought of as a family resort, but vacations can be tailor made to suit any traveling situation. If you are trying to create a memorable, enjoyable trip to the Wisconsin Dells, be sure to include a visit to Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum.