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BRANSONBULLETIN WITH SO MANY ONE-OF-A-KIND MUSEUMS IN BRANSON, THE ONLY QUESTION IS: WHAT WILL YOU DO FIRST? It's no wonder Branson is continuously rated as one of the top family vacation destinations in the Midwest. From theme parks to live music shows and a wide variety of museums and cultural attractions, make your getaway in the Ozarks one to remember by visiting these top Branson museums. Titanic Museum Attraction Whether you're a history buff or a fan of the award-winning movie, the Titanic Museum Attraction offers much to discover, including hundreds of artifacts, a real iceberg and the world's largest Titanic model. The owner of this museum, John Joslyn, co-led the second expedition to the Titanic wreck site. He produced the first television show with the first Titanic images from the bottom of the ocean. Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum Located at the legendary Top of the Rock, Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum houses more than 35,000 square feet of Ozarks history, from Native American artifacts to Civil War relics. This ground-breaking museum celebrates the rich ancient history of the Ozarks. It contains carbon-dated skeletons of ancient-Missouri creatures, true-to-life dioramas of animals that once roamed the Ozarks, Civil War historical items, and interactive displays for guests. Johnny Morris was so impressed by the exhibits at the world-renowned Chicago Field Museum, that he commissioned the same design team to help create the amazing displays for his own Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum. Hollywood Wax Museum Have you ever wanted to snap a selfie with Charlie Chaplin, John Wayne or Michael Jackson? If so, don't forget to add the Hollywood Wax Museum to your Branson itinerary. The museum features iconic movie displays and celebrity wax figures from every decade. For even more fun, purchase the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center All Access Pass. With this pass, guests get access into Hollywood Wax Museum, Castle of Chaos, Hannah's Maze of Mirrors and Shoot for the Stars Mini Golf and a discounted rate. Beyond The Lens! This family fun is where you will be entertained through technology. It is also home to Branson's newest attraction, FlyRide, an amazing sensory experience that gives you an immersive feeling of flight as you soar over 22 national landmarks. With state-of-the-art technology, you will feel like you are no longer in a flying theater but in an environment of natural beauty. At Beyond The Lens!, you'll explore the mysteries of history. Capture incredible photo opportunities like sitting in the Oval Office, hanging out with the Royal Family, becoming a life-size Barbie Doll, G.I. Joe, or taking a selfie on L.A.'s Rodeo Drive. FlyRide at Beyond the Lens! THE BEST OF BRANSON Have you visited The Best of Branson annual contest 2019, 2020, 2021, and also 2022 gold winner for BEST INDOOR ATTRACTION? If not, you need to get to Branson and see what you are missing. Come check out their new renovations and their ever-changing collection of over 500 unique artifacts, amazing art, crazy illusions and wacky interactives. It is sure to be fun for the entire family. The building, commonly referred to as the "Cracked house", is designed to show the effects from the New Madrid earthquake in 1812. This was the largest recorded quake in the U.S., made the Mississippi River flow backwards for 3 days and was felt as far away as Washington D.C. Inside you can enjoy the World's largest roll of toilet paper, a shrunken head, Vampire killing kit and a portrait made from a cassette tape and many, many other fascinating items. In 1918 Robert Ripley's first Believe It or Not! cartoon was published, initially called "Champs and Chumps", featuring a collection of sports oddities. In addition to publishing he conquered radio, television, movies and opened the first museum called an Odditorium at the Chicago World's Fair in 1939. He traveled to over 200 countries over 40 years and was considered the modern Marco Polo and the real life Indiana Jones. Come experience the amazing world of Robert Ripley, then ask yourself if you Believe it or Not! Stay as long as you like on your self-guided tour. They are located at 3326 West 76 Country Blvd in Branson and are open daily at 10am, 365 days a year. For more information, call 417-337-5300 or check them out online at Ripleys.com/branson. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Where seeing is Believing! 48 WHAT'S UP! JANUARY 8-14, 2023