Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine Celebrates 75 Years of Strange

For 75 years, the unbelievable has been right at home in the nation’s oldest city!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine is celebrating a major milestone: three-quarters of a century of strange memories, jaw-dropping artifacts, and unforgettable experiences that have amazed guests of all ages.

Historic Attraction + Historic City

Since 1950, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine has held a special place in Ripley’s history as the first, oldest, and largest Believe It or Not! Attraction in the world. The supposedly haunted museum is housed inside the iconic Castle Warden building, an 1887 landmark that once served as a grand hotel and even welcomed world traveler Robert Ripley himself during the 1940s.

For decades, guests have walked through this castle on San Marco Avenue to discover strange-but-true exhibits, interactive experiences, and rare artifacts that prove reality is often stranger than fiction.

75 Years of Wonder

Since opening its doors, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine has welcomed millions of curious minds.

From unbelievable human feats and odd inventions to mysterious legends and hands-on interactives, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine has evolved with the times while staying true to its roots.

Cryptids Arrive in St. Augustine

This year, Ripley’s St. Augustine has added a brand-new reason to visit.

Cryptids: Where Legends Live takes guests on an immersive journey through global and regional legends, including some with roots right in St. Augustine's backyard. Inside the exhibit, you’ll come face-to-face with stories, artifacts, and encounters tied to famous cryptids such as Bigfoot, Mothman, and many more.

As you explore, you’ll discover:

Artifacts and displays connected to legendary cryptid sightings
Thought-provoking videos and facts that explore the science, myths, and mysteries behind each creature
Interactive elements that invite guests to form their own conclusions
Photo-worthy moments perfect for sharing your encounter with the unexplained

Plan Your Visit

There’s never been a better time to experience Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine. Whether you’re revisiting or discovering it for the first time, this year promises new surprises and plenty of strange along the way.

Live the history with Ripley's Red Train Tours ! Put the map down and kick up your heels on this narrated journey highlighting the city's unbelievable story, going back hundreds of years!