Go places you've never imagined and explore the real science behind the unbelievable with The Science of Ripley's Believe It or Not! An extraordinary collection of intriguing objects and astonishing artifacts from Ripley's Believe It or Not awaits you.
Crawl through a life-size model of a prehistoric snake. Measure up against the world's tallest man. Marvel at intricate micro-sculptures so small, they fit in the eye of a needle, and lots more. Get the scientific facts on the truly unbelievable!
The Science of Ripley's Believe It or Not is open during regular house at the Saint Louis Science Center. Monday through Saturday 9:30 to 4:30, Sundays 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tickets are $6.25 for member adults and $12.50 for non-member adults; $5.25 for member children and $10.50 for non-member children. College students (with ID) and members of the military are $10.50.
Learn more at slsc.org
Watch a Preview of The Science of Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!