Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Located amongst the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, the Cosmos Mystery Area is a unique, family friendly attraction. Guests can enjoy a 30 minute tour that displays how mystery, comedy, and science collide as they participate in hands-on experiments and educational entertainment.
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Departure Point
Cosmos Mystery Area, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Cosmos Mystery Area, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States The mystery house located within the Cosmos of the Black Hills was discovered in 1952 by two college students who were looking for the perfect place to build a summer cabin. Here, the laws of logic and physics seem to be turned upside down as you feel a slight unbalance in this crooked old cabin.
Admission includes a 30 minute guided, interactive tour where you will be amazed as you see water run uphill, can stand on a wall, and see other incredible optical illusions. The tour consists of various demonstrations that are designed to boggle the mind.
Located just minutes from Rapid City and Mount Rushmore, The Cosmos is sure to astonish and amaze the mind.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not wheelchair or stroller accessible
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
monicagarcia716
22 Apr 2023
Highly recommend Cosmos! We had so much fun. Our tour guide (Casey) was fantastic. She was super sweet and patient with the kids. The grownups had just as much fun with the demonstrations as the kids!!
jessica_f
23 Oct 2022
It is a great experience but physically hard and it affects some with dizziness and gi upset. For us it did not go away until a couple hours in.
Duane B
22 Oct 2022
We were there on a Friday afternoon in October.. Kaitlin was our guide and did a great job. Lotta laughs along the way.. I'm 80 years old and have minor problems with walking so it was a slight challenge to get around the course.. it was definitely worth the effort.. thanks Kaitlin.. it was a good thing that we ordered tickets the night before cuz it got busy when we were there...
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South Dakota
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Cosmos Mystery Area
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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