The bridge is solid, but your brain won't believe it. Step inside the spinning color-field tunnel and try to walk a straight line without grabbing the rails. (Warning: May cause instant dizziness!)
It’s not just an exhibit; it’s a survival mission. Navigate the crumbling tunnels of the Pharaoh’s tomb, dodge the "collapsing" pillars, and brave the curse in this immersive walk-through adventure.
Grab a map and start the hunt. We’ve hidden peculiar creatures throughout the entire museum—from albino porcupines to two-headed calves. Can you track them all down?
This building has secrets. Keep your eyes peeled for bookshelves that swing open and walls that aren't what they seem. In this museum, the exit might be hidden behind an exhibit
Stand in the corner and shrink to the size of a doll, or watch paintings change as you walk past them. Our hall of illusions is designed to break your brain and perfect your Instagram feed.
A classic carnival freak-out. Stretch, squash, and twist your reflection in our vintage distortion mirrors. It’s the only place where you can be 8 feet tall and 2 feet wide at the same time.
Face to face with the Jivaro traditions of Ecuador. Yes, they are real. Yes, they are human. See the "tsantsa" up close—the artifact that started it all for Robert Ripley.
An authentic 19th-century survival kit for the superstitious traveler. Complete with wooden stakes, a crucifix, and holy water. Because in the 1800s, you couldn't be too careful.
Step into the dungeon and see the darker side of history. Our collection features authentic (and gruesome) torture devices, including the infamous spiked Iron Maiden.
Beautifully carved, jewel-encrusted... and made from human bone. These "Kapala" skulls were used in Tantric rituals in the Himalayas. A stunning blend of the sacred and the skeletal.
A ceremonial mask stretched over wood, but the material is undeniable. One of the rarest and most unsettling items in our vault, proving that truth is often stranger (and scarier) than fiction.
Udala" forks used by chieftains in Fiji for... special meals. These wooden tools were taboo to touch for anyone but the tribal leaders during ritual feasts.
He stood 8 feet, 11.1 inches tall. Stand next to our life-sized statue of the Gentle Giant of Alton, Illinois, and see how you measure up against the tallest human in recorded history.
At his peak, Walter Hudson weighed 1,197 lbs. Step onto the industrial scale and see how many of you it would take to tip the scales against this record-breaking legend.
Nature makes mistakes, and we collect them. Meet our taxidermy marvel: a calf born with two faces. It’s cute, it’s confusing, and it’s 100% real.
Face to face with the Jivaro traditions of Ecuador. Yes, they are real. Yes, they are human. See the "tsantsa" up close—the artifact that started it all for Robert Ripley.
An authentic 19th-century survival kit for the superstitious traveler. Complete with wooden stakes, a crucifix, and holy water. Because in the 1800s, you couldn't be too careful.
Step into the dungeon and see the darker side of history. Our collection features authentic (and gruesome) torture devices, including the infamous spiked Iron Maiden.
