Ripley's Illusion Lab Myrtle Beach

Great experience!

- Stephen Wierzbowski

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Not a cloud in the sky, so come say “hi!”

917 N Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Dig Into the Unknown

Descend into Ripley’s underground lab of illusions, where things are not always what they seem!

Dig Into the Unknown

Descend into Ripley’s underground lab of illusions, where things are not always what they seem!
Challenge Your Senses

Put your brain to the test and discover the weird world of optical illusions, a one-of-a-kind experience where seeing is believing!
Switch Things Up

Step into a world of optical trickery and view things from a totally new — and bizarre — perspective!

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What's New

There is always something new to discover at Ripley’s. With rotating exhibits, exciting events, and unique experiences, you can always expect the unexpected!

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Birthday Parties

Want a birthday party to remember? There's no better place on the beach than Ripley's Crazy Golf! Don't worry about the weather outside- Parties and Crazy Golf Putt-Putt go together like cake and candles!

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Enhance Your Amazing Experience

Explore the world of Ripley’s with a combo ticket and save! Experience the excitement of seven unbelievable family attractions in Myrtle Beach!

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Buy Tickets Now

Get ready to make memories and experience the excitement of Ripley’s Illusion Lab Myrtle Beach, your one-stop destination for family fun!

Plan Your Unforgettable Visit

We've got all the info you need to plan an extraordinary day the whole family will remember!

Tuesday Apr 15	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Thursday Apr 17	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Saturday Apr 19	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday Apr 15	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday Apr 16	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday Apr 17	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday Apr 18	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday Apr 19	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday Apr 20	10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Monday Apr 14	10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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