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Ripley's Illusion Lab San Antonio

We loved Ripley's and the Wax museum. Well worth the price of admission with the package of all 4 attractions.

- David Dziolek

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Enjoy the View

Switch up your perspective, challenge your senses, and spark your curiosity through optical, photographic, and interactive illusions!

Enjoy the View

Switch up your perspective, challenge your senses, and spark your curiosity through optical, photographic, and interactive illusions!

Dig Into the Unknown

Discover Ripley’s fascinating and fun lab of illusions, where things are not always what they seem!

  • Dig Into the Unknown

    Dig Into the Unknown

    Discover Ripley’s fascinating and fun lab of illusions, where things are not always what they seem!

  • Challenge Your Senses

    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

    Switch Things Up

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

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With hours of entertainment and inspiration to discover, Ripley’s provides the chance to create a truly memorable experience for your group, from schools and birthdays to corporate groups and more!

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Explore the world of Ripley’s with a combo ticket and save! Experience the excitement of four unbelievable family attractions in San Antonio, Texas!

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

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Ripley's Illusion Lab San Antonio

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Antonio

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Louis Tussaud's Waxworks San Antonio

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Ripley's 4D Moving Theater San Antonio

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Apr 12
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Apr 14
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Tuesday
Apr 15
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Wednesday
Apr 16
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Thursday
Apr 17
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Friday
Apr 18
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Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

Ripley's Illusion Lab San Antonio

Open now
Saturday
Apr 12
–
Sunday
Apr 13
–
Monday
Apr 14
–
Tuesday
Apr 15
–
Wednesday
Apr 16
–
Thursday
Apr 17
–
Friday
Apr 18
–
Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Antonio

Open now
Saturday
Apr 12
–
Sunday
Apr 13
–
Monday
Apr 14
–
Tuesday
Apr 15
–
Wednesday
Apr 16
–
Thursday
Apr 17
–
Friday
Apr 18
–
Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

Louis Tussaud's Waxworks San Antonio

Open now
Saturday
Apr 12
–
Sunday
Apr 13
–
Monday
Apr 14
–
Tuesday
Apr 15
–
Wednesday
Apr 16
–
Thursday
Apr 17
–
Friday
Apr 18
–
Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

Ripley's 4D Moving Theater San Antonio

Open now
Saturday
Apr 12
–
Sunday
Apr 13
–
Monday
Apr 14
–
Tuesday
Apr 15
–
Wednesday
Apr 16
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Thursday
Apr 17
–
Friday
Apr 18
–
Ticket booths and doors close 30 minutes prior to closing.

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