Ripley's Believe It or Not Amsterdam Tickets

Ripley's Believe It or Not! on Dam Square

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Amsterdam fills four floors right on Dam Square, the historic heart of the city, a few steps from the Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk. The Ripley's idea began as a newspaper cartoon series by Robert Ripley in the early twentieth century: collect the strangest facts, objects and people from around the world and let visitors decide whether to believe them.

If you are looking for Ripley's Amsterdam tickets or wondering how to get to Ripley's Believe It or Not Amsterdam, the museum is an easy walk of about fifteen minutes from Amsterdam Central Station along Damrak, and the tram and metro stops around Dam Square and Rokin put you within a couple of minutes of the entrance.

The exhibits: Berlin Wall, tallest man and the Space Tunnel

The route climbs through the building floor by floor, mixing genuine artefacts with playful installations. Highlights include a real section of the Berlin Wall, a life-size figure of the tallest man who ever lived, and the Space Tunnel, the only one in Europe, whose spinning walls play tricks on your balance while you stay perfectly still.

Between them you will find optical illusions, hands-on games, unusual traditions from different countries and stories of remarkable people. Most exhibits invite you to touch, pose or compete, which is why children and teenagers tend to enjoy it as much as adults, and why the photo opportunities are so good.

Is Ripley's Amsterdam worth visiting? Who it suits and how long to spend

Is Ripley's Amsterdam worth visiting? It is a lively, light-hearted stop rather than a serious museum, and it works especially well for families, groups of friends and anyone with a few spare hours or a rainy afternoon. Most visitors spend around ninety minutes to two hours, more if they linger over the games and photo spots.

The best time to visit Ripley's Amsterdam is usually a weekday morning or the later part of the afternoon, when the floors are quieter. Ripley's Amsterdam opening hours change by season and on public holidays, so pick a slot that suits you in the booking panel, then finish with a drink at the top-floor café, which looks over the whole of Dam Square.

Around Dam Square: what to combine with your visit

Dam Square is the natural starting point for a day in the old centre. The Royal Palace and the Nieuwe Kerk stand beside the museum, the shopping streets of Kalverstraat start a minute away, and the canal ring, the flower market and several of Amsterdam's best-known museums are all within a comfortable walk.

Many travellers pair the visit with a canal cruise or an evening stroll along Damrak. Because your ticket is for a fixed time slot, it is easy to plan the rest of the day around it: arrive a little early, enjoy the exhibits, and carry on exploring the centre on foot.