Unbelievable? You bet! All real? Absolutely! At Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg, encounter unforgettable oddities and interactive exhibits that must be seen to be believed!
Unbelievable? You bet! All real? Absolutely! At Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg, encounter unforgettable oddities and interactive exhibits that must be seen to be believed!
Limited Time Only — DEAR MR. RIPLEY
Only at the Odditorium for a limited time, learn about the man behind the catchphrase. At the height of Robert Ripley’s extraordinary career, he received more mail than any other individual in history, averaging 3,000 letters a day for more than 20 years! This outpouring of fan mail and submissions—even to this day, as we transition from analog to digital means of sharing—goes to show that everyone has an unbelievable story to tell!
Limited Time Only — DEAR MR. RIPLEY
Only at the Odditorium for a limited time, learn about the man behind the catchphrase. At the height of Robert Ripley’s extraordinary career, he received more mail than any other individual in history, averaging 3,000 letters a day for more than 20 years! This outpouring of fan mail and submissions—even to this day, as we transition from analog to digital means of sharing—goes to show that everyone has an unbelievable story to tell!
Over 500 Wonders
At Ripley’s, truth is always stranger than fiction! Explore the unusual and fascinating collection started by world-famous traveler Robert Ripley to be amazed, astounded, and — most of all — entertained! Come face-to-face with a genuine shrunken head, encounter extraordinary people, and do a double take of animal oddities.
Over 500 Wonders
At Ripley’s, truth is always stranger than fiction! Explore the unusual and fascinating collection started by world-famous traveler Robert Ripley to be amazed, astounded, and — most of all — entertained! Come face-to-face with a genuine shrunken head, encounter extraordinary people, and do a double take of animal oddities.
The Weirdest Place in GatlinBurg
Our three-story Odditorium is the perfect place for an out-of-the-ordinary family adventure! Hundreds of artifacts in more than a dozen themed galleries spanning topics like history, pop culture, art, travel, and more will leave curious minds of all ages spinning in excitement!
The Weirdest Place in GatlinBurg
Our three-story Odditorium is the perfect place for an out-of-the-ordinary family adventure! Hundreds of artifacts in more than a dozen themed galleries spanning topics like history, pop culture, art, travel, and more will leave curious minds of all ages spinning in excitement!
Authentic Shrunken Heads
The origin of one of our most iconic exhibits dates back to the early 1920s, when Robert Ripley acquired a shrunken head from a trader in Panama City and kickstarted his collection of unusual objects from around the world. Today, there are more than 100 authentic shrunken heads, or tsantsa, in the Ripley’s collection.
Authentic Shrunken Heads
The origin of one of our most iconic exhibits dates back to the early 1920s, when Robert Ripley acquired a shrunken head from a trader in Panama City and kickstarted his collection of unusual objects from around the world. Today, there are more than 100 authentic shrunken heads, or tsantsa, in the Ripley’s collection.
Vampire Killing Kit
Believe It or Not!, Ripley’s owns one of the world’s largest collections of vampire killing kits. While it’s difficult to confirm the true origins and purposes behind these kits (actual protection or cheeky souvenir?), they contain everything one would need to fight the undead: wooden stakes, crucifixes, garlic, and even guns with silver bullets!
Vampire Killing Kit
Believe It or Not!, Ripley’s owns one of the world’s largest collections of vampire killing kits. While it’s difficult to confirm the true origins and purposes behind these kits (actual protection or cheeky souvenir?), they contain everything one would need to fight the undead: wooden stakes, crucifixes, garlic, and even guns with silver bullets!
We welcome you to the world of Ripley’s Believe It or Not!, where the truth is always stranger than fiction and the unbelievable comes alive right before your very eyes!
ADDRESS + HOURS
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! ODDITORIUM
800 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
DAILY: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Hours are subject to change. Please call to verify hours before visiting: (865) 436-5096
