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Largest timber-frame structure in the world

510 feet long and over 50 feet tall

Solid wood center beams nearly 10 feet around

“The Ark is remarkable. It's some of the best wood-working I've ever seen.”
—Jimmy Carter, Former US President

Ark Encounter Media Resources

The Ark Encounter, owned and operated by Answers in Genesis (AiG), welcomes you to our media page. This online resource for credentialed media and Ark Encounter supporters offers quick information about phase one ($100 million) of this historical theme park, with a 510-foot-long Ark as the centerpiece.

Opened July 7, 2016, the Ark Encounter is located right off exit 154 in Williamstown, Kentucky, half way between Cincinnati, Ohio and Lexington, Kentucky. The Ark is 40 miles from its popular sister attraction, the Creation Museum.

Please see our media kit for key facts, bios, high-resolution photos, and more about the Ark Encounter.

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I believe this huge ship will be a wonder of our modern world.
—Ken Ham, President/CEO

Promotional Photos

Download the media kit for high-res versions of these and more promotional photos.

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News Releases

March 7, 2024

2024 Packed with Activities at the World’s Two Leading Christian Themed Attractions

More events have been added for 2024 at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum—here is a sampling of what’s in store next month and the rest of the year.

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Jan. 5, 2024

Answers Academy Accepting New Students at Its New Location

Answers Academy is now located in the first third of the new Answers in Genesis headquarters building, a former Toyota headquarters facility.

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Aug. 15, 2023

NASCAR Xfinity Driver Jeffrey Earnhardt’s #45 Car Sports Ark Encounter Logo for August 25 Race at Daytona

Thanks to ForeverLawn, Inc., NASCAR Xfinity driver Jeffrey Earnhardt’s longtime sponsor, the Ark Encounter will be featured at Daytona International Speedway.

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Creation Museum

Ark Encounter is a sister attraction of the Creation Museum, a high-tech, 75,000-square-foot facility located west of the Cincinnati Airport in Petersburg, Kentucky.

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