Ripley's Believe It or Not! is negotiating a lease to open a museum at Harborplace, a person with knowledge of the deal said Thursday.

The company, known for its "odditoriums," also has a location in Ocean City as well as attractions around the country and world.

Ripley's arrival would be the latest event in a burst of tenant activity at the shopping complex in downtown Baltimore.

Phillips Seafood announced last week that it was leaving Harborplace. General Growth Properties, the owner of Harborplace, announced shortly afterward that Bubba Gump Shrimp would take the seafood restaurant's place.

Other tenants that have moved to the shopping complex in recent months are Lenny's Delicatessen, It's Sugar and H&M Clothing.

Ripley Entertainment Inc. runs more than 80 attractions in 11 countries, including 31 Believe It or Not! "odditoriums."