About The Ark
Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old. Ark Encounter is situated in beautiful Grant County in Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington and right off I-75.
Bigger Than Imagination
Experience Bible history at the life-size Noah’s Ark! Meet Noah, his family, and the animals on the Ark. The family-friendly Ark Encounter theme park near Cincinnati also features a zoo, zip lines, and timber-frame restaurant.
Have You Ever Wondered . . .
- How big was Noah’s Ark?
- How did Noah fit all the animals?
- How did Noah feed and care for all the animals?
- How did Noah build the Ark?
We built the full-size Noah’s Ark to answer these questions—and more! As you enter Noah’s world aboard the massive Ark, you’ll tour three decks filled with scores of world-class exhibit bays. These stunning exhibits allow you to experience what Noah’s life may have been like.
Latest Ark Encounter Video
Noah
What was Noah’s life like prior to the Flood, what did he look like, and what did he do for a living before he built the Ark?
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Noah's Ark
The real Noah’s Ark, the one described in the Bible, was huge. It was amazingly seaworthy—a ship that kept the occupants safe during a worldwide flood.
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Animals
You’ll learn how Noah might have cared for all the animals and how the Ark was big enough to fit them all on board.
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The Flood
What do legends from around the world tell us about Noah’s Flood? What happened to Noah, the animals, and the Earth after the Flood?
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A Massive Structure
Ark Encounter is the largest timber frame structure in the world, built from standing dead timber, in part by skilled Amish craftsmen. The Ark is an architectural and engineering wonder containing three decks of world-class exhibits.
How was the Ark Built?
View this informative booklet detailing the construction of the Ark with spectacular photographs, fascinating statistics, and more.
View PDFAssociated Ministries
Answers in Genesis is the parent ministry for the Ark Encounter and for the following outreaches and publications:
- Creation Museum
Biblical history, world-class exhibits, botanical gardens, planetarium, zoo, and more - Answers TV
Live and on-demand video content from Answers in Genesis and other ministries worldwide - My Answers
Digital tools and resources to make Vacation Bible School and Sunday school planning easier - Answers Bible Curriculum
Chronological Bible curriculum to equip churches and homeschools - Answers VBS
Trustworthy and fun Vacation Bible School curriculum - Answers Magazine
A creation-based worldview magazine for the whole family - Answers Research Journal
Cutting-edge creation research - Twelve Stones Christian Academy
Biblical worldview private school located in Northern Kentucky
Bigger Than Imagination
Ark Encounter Location
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1 Ark Encounter Drive
Williamstown, KY 41097 (see directions)
Just west of the intersection of KY-36 and I-75 (at exit 154).
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