Welcome to the world of Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Step inside the quirky, off beat world that celebrates difference, however exotic it may seem, providing a new perspective on humanity, art and natural phenomena. Ripley's Believe It or Not! is an eye popping odditorium of the unbelievable, where truth really is stranger than fiction.
A visit to Ripley's can add impact and excitement to teaching English, PSHE, humanities, art and design and help inspire students in an unbelievable way. Support your visit with one of our free 'Oddly Educational!' teaching resources.
Our 'Oddly Educational!' teacher’s resources, have been inspired by the extraordinary story of Robert Ripley and his penchant for the unexpected. They have been developed to complement and enhance classroom visits and help teachers make learning thought provoking and engaging for pupils. The activities and worksheets are mapped to the National Curriculum for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to use with pupils before, during and after a visit to the attraction.
'Oddly Educational!' Teaching Resources:
For Primary (8-11 yr olds), the ‘Exciting Exploration’ cross-curricular teaching resource lets pupils follow Ripley’s travels with a journey of discovery through the artefacts. This provides teachers with over 8 hours of classroom activities, covering subjects from English to art.
For Secondary (11-16 yr olds), the ‘Crazy Art’ teaching resource challenges pupils to create a self portrait discarding the conventional art materials and experimenting with the unconventional and other exciting projects. Also available for secondary the ‘Curious Cultures’ pack, a humanities resource that lets pupils explore different cultures, places and people at different times from around the world. Both secondary resources provide over 10 hours of classroom activities.
Your School Visit!
- Special entry price for schools
- One teacher for every five pupils receives free entry
- Our Education Officer can answer any questions you may have and help with your booking
- Free 'Oddly Educational!' teaching resources
- Pre-visit available to help with the dreaded risk assessment
Jessica McCrorie our Education Officer says: “Pupils of all ages can learn about a range of subjects in an exciting and memorable way through Robert Ripley’s idiosyncratic collection of the quirky, exotic and bizarre. Every exhibit really is ‘Oddly Educational!’ and displayed in such a fun and engaging way. We’re particularly recommending the attraction to anyone teaching humanities, art and design, history, English, PSHE or geography.
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Testimonials
"We really enjoyed the trip. The response since returning has been 100% positive. Thank you for making it a fantastic experience" Monmouth School
"Very enjoyable trip. The girls were raving about it back at school" Tudor Hall
"We had a fantastic time, very educational for all age groups, we are running a project on surrealism which fits in nicely and we will definately be back again." Reading School
" All the staff and pupils really enjoyed the day. The children were totally absorbed and are currently involved in creating a variety of portraits. I look forward to bringing another group in the future." Cottesmore School
Teachers can find more about school visits, 'Oddly Educational!' and request resources by emailing education@ripleyslondon.com or call 020 7494 6818.
