Such a fun, family friendly place to visit on the Gold Coast. Probably took us about 1 1/2 hrs to go through without children. Great price for entry fee, and we highly recommend doing the 7D movie! It is so much fun!

We went with children. They were very excited to see the things there.. even we had so much fun.. it’s not so bad to see the strange things happened in this world.. if you are local, you able to get some discounts too.. so go for it.. So many fun facts are there! 👍👍👍

We absolutely loved it here! The 7D game/movie experience was so fun, the mirror maze was hilarious as I kept getting stuck and the walk through museum is actually worth the money. There was so much to read, interact with and see. The staff were so friendly and sweet. I'd definitely recommend

Ripley's believe it or not at Surfer Paradise is defiantly a place to check out while you are in town or even as a local. It really is fun for the whole family. There are so many things to so, lots of interactive parts to play with or make your mind wonder how or why lol. I was sure about this place at first but really am glad we did it. Got some excellent silly photos that I will be able to look back on for years to come.

So much fun! They have the newer attractions and things to view, including the maze of mirrors, and 4D games to play, Maze of mirrors is a lot of fun and not scary at all, there are a couple of spots where we walked into glass but didn’t take much to find the right door lol … and you hear others laughing and see others as well…. and the 4D virtual game playing is where you pick from 6 possible games to play - (3 scary and 3 non scary), seats up to 7 at a time, huge fans mean you really feel the wind rushing by etc, plus you can watch from outside on both camera as well as the large TV, and winners are shown at the end of each round Plenty to see inside, some fantastic, fun, weird, strange (and some gross) interesting things to see and do…. There is something for everyone ….. Good pricing, not wheelchair/some disabilities friendly as you need to go down a set of stairs to access the museum…. Have not put up many photos because that would ruin the surprise for you when you go….. Great family/friends day out and easy to find ….

This was much better than I thought - family had a blast and right in the middle of surfers. Add on the 7D ride at the end which you can reuse the tickets for only $6 a ride for a whole week. Check the pics. A lot of fun. Worth it.

We were unsure when we booked this if our three-year-old would enjoy it, answer to that is yes we all thoroughly loved it we did the 7D experience at the start which was truly amazing a little bit scary for me but everyone else loved it. We spend about an hour and a half walking through here just taking it all in playing with the interactive areas and just enjoying every single bit of it would really highly recommend it to anyone.

Great fun, highly recommend it. Agree with some of the other reviews that it may not be suitable for <5 year old as the museum require a bit of reading and some of it can be a bit scary. There are however still a lot of fun/ science museum like activities in the second half for the little ones to play. I came with my 7 and 5 yo and we totally enjoyed it. The 7D cinema with laser shooting was great fun and my 5yo went twice. It's a bit expensive on it's fun but reasonable price to get it as combo, $6 for your second ride.

We really enjoyed our time at Ripley’s Believe it or not today. The person we dealt with from beginning to end was fabulous- really informative about how everything worked. The place is kept well, and had lots of interesting exhibits. I REALLY loved the 7D ride, we choose Penny Lane - highly recommend!! WAY better than the new Scoobi 4D at movie world !! It’s definitely worth the price, and really entertaining!

Great experience! 7D was AMAZING! We tried "Carnival" and it was like being in a horror movie! The exhibits are great! Fun way to learn about some pretty bizarre findings from all over the world. Would highly recommended. Don't think about doing it! Just do it!

Have been to a couple of Ripley’s while overseas. This one is just as good as any of them they are all different. You can spend a couple of hours there and that’s what we did. So much to see, read and touch. Just a fascinating place. Exhibit after exhibit so much interesting stuff. Loved it! If you’ve never been to a Ripley’s do yourself a favour and check it out. We also did the 7D ride, not sure how it was 7D but it was fun anyway. We chose the Carnival ride. You are strapped in seats, given 3D glasses and a ‘laser’ gun. The ride is like you are on a roller coaster you have to shoot villains etc. it was fun not scary. There are 2 other supposedly scary rides, I just found it fun and there are 3 child oriented rides. The cost for the museum and ride x 2 was $72. Loved it!

Interesting, funny, shocking, a mind opening exhibition with interactive activities! The 7D experience was fun too. Definitely a place to feed the curious mind and spend hours learning about this bizarre world.

I highly recommend Ripley's believe it or not, I took my son on the weekend, and he loved it! Only down fall was that a main attraction (the one I wanted him to see) wasn't working...OTHER then that, had a great time. There was alot of stuff to read and do, fun for all the family

Such an interesting place. Used to be quite fascinated by Ripley's Believe it or Not books and TV show. It was very nostalgic and even more fascinating to see all those things in real. a lot of fun things to do in there as well. 7D cinema was good with the effects; but the length could've been a bit longer. A lot of fun overall. Recommended 👍

It is such a cool experience for any person who likes museums, but this is not like the usual! Interactive and very informative. I had a blast and would definitely go back again.

Amazing experience with loads to explore and look at. Large variety of different exhibits that ensures there is something for everyone to enjoy. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend giving them a visit to explore the different exhibits. The mirror maze was also very enjoyable and fun.

We had such fun! There’s a little something for everyone. The 7D experience was awesome. You could spend hours looking at all the displays.

Visited during midweek lunchtime, extremely busy, lots of tourists families and the curiuos, priced up there with others, big giftshop, entry and you can wander around for hours, some great displays and some average ones, it's very well visited and shows. 3D theatre experience aswell but have to wait as limited seat spaces. didn't take photo's inside was too much to see and nothing really stood out, mostly all fun facts and interesting displays to make you think What the? A tourist destination for the adventurous.

service was really good. the thanks to the lady that helped calm my mother down after she had misplaced her phone. would go again. but to enjoy the full experience put aside 1-2 hours to fully enjoy it!

Fun and quirky and informative, learnt some amazing facts. Can be a little scary for young kids though. The 4D ride where you shoot things was a massive hit with everyone!

Really cool stuff, we had a good time.

What an absurdly good place to peak one's fancy at such a strange collection of...things? Spent alot longer than I would have thought (couple of hours) wandering through and checking out all the bizarre and wonderful exhibits. The museum is set out as a one way path, so take your time and check out everything at one's leisure! (You can back track. Sort of. We may have run the laser challenge a few times). Went on a Saturday evening and had plenty of space to enjoy all the exhibits. Not going to spoil by posting too many photos! Go enjoy it for yourself!

I'm absolutely in love with this place. I went 3 times on a 3 day holiday and would definitely go back another 3 times. Great fun for all ages and full of weird and interesting things. The only downside is that its not long enough! Worth every penny!

The staff were really friendly and helpful. The exhibits were pretty interesting. We bought the $124 family pack, which included the exhibits, the Laserace and the 7D movie. It felt a little expensive for what it was. The Laserace was out of action which was a shame as it was what my son was looking forward to most. My 6 and 8 year olds weren’t super interested in most of the exhibits, but there were enough interactive exhibits to keep them engaged. The 7D cinema was pretty cool, probably a little short.

Plan for approximately one hour at the museum itself. Additionally, allocate around 15 minutes for the 7D experience and another 15 to 20 minutes for the mirror maze. The museum is a unique and fascinating place filled with an eclectic collection of oddities and curiosities from around the world. However, I recommend against bringing children between the ages of 5 and 10 unless they are fearless. Some of the exhibits can be quite spooky or unsettling, which might not be suitable for younger children. On the flip side, toddlers may find some of the interactive displays in the museum quite entertaining. The 7D experience and the mirror maze were definite highlights of the visit. Both kids and adults in my group thoroughly enjoyed these attractions. The 7D experience is an immersive and thrilling ride that adds an extra dimension to the already intriguing world of Ripley's. The mirror maze, on the other hand, provided a fun challenge as we navigated our way through a maze of reflections. However, it's worth noting that Ripley's Believe It or Not! can be a bit expensive, so be prepared for the cost. It's a unique and entertaining experience, but the price tag might be steep for some visitors.

One of the most fascinating collections of weird and wacky oddities you're likely to come across. From cannibal trophies, to artwork comprised of slices of toast, to a lock of Elvis' hair, it is impossible to predict what you are going to run into next at this museum. Each section is very well thought-out and presented and keeps things fresh as you explore them, and the interactivity is plentiful and I would highly recommend going with friends to get the most of out them. Some things I want to point out though, I wish some of the interactive portions didn't require money to operate (the grip strength machine, the shooting gallery etc.) as you are already paying a decent entry free to get in, and while the 7D ride and mirror maze are ok they do feel completely disconnected from the Ripley brand and a little tacked-on. Otherwise, this is a museum that is pretty impossible to get bored in (probably the single best one in Australia to bring kids along to) and there's always something unbelievable just around the corner waiting for you.

I had a lot of WOWs!! My partner enjoyed the oddity facts. Even if she’s not a fan.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! has always been one of my favourite things to do at the gold coast! when my bro and i went, our experience was amazing! the staff at this place are some of the best i have seen anywhere, they are all friendly, and are always happy to chat during your stay! We did the 7D cinema and the maze and they were amazing! i prefer the cinema, but the maze was good too! Will definitely be coming back here in the future!

My son (9) and I went with no exceptions and had a fun time. Mirror maze was super neat and 7D movie/game was fun .. wish it was longer. My son loved the museum he said it was interesting to read about the interesting items and loved how things were so interactive.

Ripley's was a great couple hours of fun for the kids. As long as they don't rush through and read all the facts! Very affordable for a family of 4-5. Highly recommend and will be back.

11yr old Kids went in alone & did not come out for 1.5hrs because they enjoyed it so much. Cost was $50 for the two kids so pretty good value. The staff were really friendly & helpful.

All three of us went to Ripley's for our last day before our flight back. We went on the Monday morning and it wasn't busy, we could move around easily and stop and look at each oddity and read all the back stories plus play all the games. Each room has a different theme and there are some really interesting artefacts too. We particularly liked hunting for some of the more hidden secrets (no spoilers). The staff were very helpful, my youngest needed to leave the museum for a sudden stop, the staff quickly directed us out and then allowed us to go back and finish the rest of the museum after he was back (thank you). We spent about 1.5 hours inside the museum. 9yo says: 4.6 stars 14yo says: 4.3 stars

Great service, kids really enjoyed it. Good interactive fun

This was place was pretty interesting! I found it interactive for all ages, and reasonably priced for what it offered. I found it to be a long wait for the 7D cinema but at least it was fun. Overall I enjoyed this venue.

this place was honestly so exciting and entertaining. there was so much to look at and interact with. each room had its own scene and the exhibits were wonderful. I have been here a few times but each time I come it just seems to get better! love this place

Great place for the kids. Loved the 7D experience. Was fantastic for the whole family.

What an interesting store to visit. Lots of items on sale and the Ripley's museum to fo a walk through. Definitely worth the money. The museum is about 60min tour. Definitely a recommendation.

Good way to spend a few hours, there is so much to look at!!! Painted crickets, two-headed cows, one-eyed sheep, duct tape chewbacca, shrunken heads, trick mirrors, the list goes on! Half of it you ask yourself is this real or not!? 😄

First timer's, after 15 year's we decided to venture and have a look at what we were missing out on, the place is old but has some cool facts,

Great experience definitely worth checking out while down Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast it was fun coming down here to check out the history and activities these guys had definitely great family fun.

$32 entry, spent about an hour touring around. A few gold coin items to play around on and stay entertained. Had a good time

Always a favourite on my rare visits to the Gold coast. Plenty of oddities and trivia to keep a person entertained. Also has some more interactive items and games for the kiddies.

Was quite pokery and hard to manoeuvre with a pram. However, great content and interactive exhibitions. Staff were very friendly and went out of their way to help us get to the ground floor (with a pram). The 7d ride was fun but bit of a wait.

Took my 9yo granddaughter and we loved it. Something for everyone and loved the interactive options. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Would go back again in a heartbeat. It was worth the effort after we'd spent a big day at Sea World.

Exotic and spectacular, certainly a place to go for those into fun and weird wonders that the world and people have to offer. Very family friendly fun with interactive activities, 7D experiences and Laser Maze under different levels of fun!! Highly recommend to do all 3 experiences to really get a great long day out of it 😊 Also the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly and truly make your time worth it!!!

such a fun place to enjoy your time. so many exciting things to do and many more to see. a definite “must to do” in our beautiful GoldCoast

I recently visited Ripley’s Believe It or Not while staying in the Gold Coast. It was good fun and had many wacky and weird artefacts to see. You can read through many interesting historical facts about Ripley’s collection, and learn more about different cultural practices. There are also lots of artefacts which are interactive and entertaining. It took us about an hour and a bit to walk through the whole museum, which then we moved onto the 7D cinema experience was also pretty cool! Just ensure if you are taking kids to do the 7D cinema experience to not choose a scary one as it might frighten them. Additionally, staff were lovely to talk to! I would recommend Ripley’s for all ages. You can buy tickets online or at the door. But I would suggest buying them online so you can just head in straight away. Overall great place to visit!

We went straight in. Lots of fun things for all to explore. We had kids from 8-12yrs. They all enjoyed themselves. We finished off with the 7D ride, which was so much fun.

This is a great place to visit regardless of age. Apart from the weird stuff, the tunnel is a real test of the mind. Just about fell over even though nothing was actually moving...

We love Ripley's. Have been a couple of times now over the years and it really is fun for the whole family.

Amazing, if you haven't been you should go. There is something for everyone. Some truly unbelievable stuff

Amazing experience highly recommended! Great for kids and adults alike

We had a great time at Ripley's Believe It or Not! We had a large group with 6 kids ranging from 6 to 18yo and there was fun to be had by all. The kids all loved the 7D ride we did at the end after the museum tour. Very happy, friendly & helpful staff. Definitely recommend for anyone visiting the Gold Coast.

A nice place to learn about some weird and wonderful things and of course the "not quite sure" part too.

Just awesome for the whole family

Great place for inquisitive kids. Absolutely loved it

Really overrated. More show than tell, many exhibits not working and theatre was expensive for a 5 min ride.

Great place for families. well laid out and has a great mix of interactive activities. a great place to spend a rainy afternoon.

Absolutely brilliant

Brilliant

Thought it was going to be just another tacky Gold Coast tourist attraction but actually found it quite interesting and enjoyable.

My son and I thoroughly enjoyed the 7D movie.

Lots of fun for adults and kids very informative had a great time best would probably be this rotating tunnel that makes it feel like your spinning upside down. Kids loved it highly recommend going to the cinema attraction in the building

Chicken wing

This place is great value for money, I went last year and enjoyed the self-paced looking around. I think they are doing some renovations and it's always great to support the local tourism businesses around here.

Odd and interesting. Just don't rush, make time to read the stories with the displays.

Good place for a first visit. Enjoyable and interesting. Good for kids.

The young lady who looked after us was outstanding, extremely friendly and wanted to help so well done there. I don’t think we waited long enough from our last visit as most of the exhibits were familiar but that’s more on us. We will be back again in a few years when it changes a little.

A super fun time, and a great way to kill 2 hours on a casual evening out!

So much fun! I had a 6yo and 4yo boys and they both loved it so much. You can really spend a good hour or more in there if you like enjoying all the attractions.

I couldnt believe this joint. Great place... the 7D ride is epic.

The customer service I received here was the best out of all attractions on the Gold Coast that I have been to, was also the most engaging and interesting. Both staff girls were lovely and super attentive to help us out with our pram. They were bubbly and kept the excitement around!

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant. They have done some renovations since we last came and now there are heaps of interactive things to see and do. Definitely on my to-do list every time I get down here.

The 7D cinema was awesome, we recommend Road Fighters movie, and Los Banditos for families.

Good info, mind boggling tunnel is just amazing

This place is incredible, having many things to exhibit. I enjoyed the visit, knowing many exotic things

So much fun. For all ages. Knowledgeable and helpful staff it was great to relieve really helpful service thankyou. We will be back and will tell our friends to come too.

So much to see. An eclectic collection of interesting items. Highly interactive!

Great fun for the whole family will definitely go again

Expensive for an hour walk around a museum

Decent

Not bad but Not much new stuff

Interesting facts and good time pass. Not all that great though. The 7D movie game experience was awesome

Such a great activity for the kids over school holidays

Couldn't believe it

Apart from trying to park somewhere and walk there in the rain, this place in amazing! My family thoroughly enjoyed the whole museum. Favourite part by far was probably the 7D theatre though. That was super cool. The whole place was amazing though. Thank you!

Its been awhile since I've been here and it's been through a massive renovation and the kids loved it! So many fascinating artefacts and things to see. Recommended

Great place to Visist kids enjoyed

Has improved so much since I was a kid. We took our son for his 10th bay and was his favourite of the whole weekend.

Was very interesting. Love how there are interactive stops along the way.

Very cool

Finally tall

Very good

Was just awesome.

Such an interesting place

I did believe it, or not?