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The 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing - Believe It or Not?
Saturday, 18 July 2009 00:00

moonIt's true,  this Monday, July 20, 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of man's landing on the moon. July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong, the commander of Apollo 11 stepped out of the lunar module and took "one small step" in the Sea of Tranquility, calling it "a giant leap for mankind." This spectacular event brought to fruition 8 years of hard work by countless Americans.

Did you know that Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum in Williamsburg has actual artifacts that were transported to the moon?

Wander 11 galleries and discover some of Ripley's strangest oddities from around the world including real artifacts that have been to the moon. Robert Ripley's lifelong obsession with travelled him to 198 countries where he collected weird and wonderful artifacts. The museum actually houses artifacts that span almost all of human history, and even earlier in some cases: prehistoric dinosaurs' eggs, the 3000 year old mummified remains of an Egyptian falcon, African tribal artifacts, a South American shrunken head, strands of George Washington's, early American slave records, even a golf ball driven on the moon.

PRINTABLE COUPON for Ripley's Believe It or Not. If you're a "Williamsburg Local" (From Hampton to Toano) print this coupon & save up to $6 per ticket - you'll get a Combo Ticket, which includes the Museum & the 4D Theatre for just $16.99 OR get a $1 off the admission price.

Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum is perfect for the whole family, it's an interesting place to learn and experience the wonders of the world.  Stop by and celebrate our nation's small step in the Sea of Tranquility.

Ripley's Believe It or Not and 4D Theatre
The strangest place in Williamsburg

1735 Richmond Road

Williamsburg VA 23185
757-220-9220

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