Valid for three days of unlimited visits to both attractions within one week
Adult (ages 18–59) | $114.99 |
Senior (ages 60+) | $104.99 |
Youth (ages 11–17) | $69.99 |
Children (10 and under) | FREE |
pricing before tax | parking not included |
One general admission to each attraction within one week
Adult (ages 18–59) | $99.99 |
Senior (ages 60+) | $89.99 |
Youth (ages 11–17) | $59.99 |
Children (10 and under) | FREE |
pricing before tax | parking not included |
General admission to the Ark
Adult (ages 18–59) | $59.99 |
Senior (ages 60+) | $49.99 |
Youth (ages 11–17) | $31.99 |
Children (10 and under) | FREE |
pricing before tax | parking not included |
Valid for unlimited admission to the Creation Museum and Ark for one year from first visit + unlimited free parking
Family (parents and dependents 17 and under) | $499.99 |
Adult (ages 18–59) | $169.99 |
Senior (ages 60+) | $149.99 |
Youth (ages 11–17) | $139.99 |
Children (10 and under) | FREE |
*pricing before tax |
Special offers available for local residents. Learn more.
The Ark Encounter is located in beautiful Kentucky, 45 minutes south of Cincinnati, with dozens of nearby hotels and places to stay.
Find a HotelJunior Giraffe announces that all kids 10 and under enjoy free admission in 2024! This offer makes it easier for families with young children to visit this incredible themed attraction in Northern Kentucky. Junior is right, kids want to see the Ark for themselves. There’s no limit to how many children you can bring for free. (Though, of course, the children must be accompanied by at least one adult.)
Watch Junior, Gracie, Gloria, George, and friends experience the life-sized reconstruction of Noah’s Ark!
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General admission to the Ark
Adult (ages 18–59) | $59.99 |
Senior (ages 60+) | $49.99 |
Youth (ages 11–17) | $31.99 |
Children (ages 5–10) | FREE |
4 and under | FREE |
Get seated in the Truth Traveler time machine and journey back to the time of Noah in our immersive virtual reality experience, A Flood of Reality!
Learn MoreSoar down thousands of feet of zip lines, reach up to 50 mph and 17 stories in the air. Ten of these mega zip lines are 1,000 feet or longer!
Learn MoreThe Ark Encounter will amaze and inspire you to think differently about the biblical account of Noah’s Ark.
Learn MoreOne general admission to each attraction within one week
Adult (ages 18–59) | $99.99 |
Senior (ages 60+) | $89.99 |
Youth (ages 11–17) | $59.99 |
Children (ages 5–10) | FREE |
4 and under | FREE |
The state-of-the-art Creation Museum allows you to venture through biblical history, stunning exhibits, botanical gardens, planetarium, zoo, zip line adventure course, and much more.
Learn MoreFrom hands-on workshops to presentations from our engaging speakers, the Creation Museum offers many different events. Enhance your time with these fun learning experiences, whether it’s your first, fifth, or fifteenth visit!
Learn MoreBest Value!
Valid for three days of unlimited visits to both attractions within one week
+ special parking options
Adult (ages 18–59) | $114.99 |
Senior (ages 60+) | $104.99 |
Youth (ages 11–17) | $69.99 |
Children (ages 5–10) | FREE |
4 and under | FREE |
Save by purchasing a Bouncer Parking Pass.
Parking options will be available once Bouncer Pass is added to your cart.
Valid for unlimited admission to the Creation Museum and Ark for one year from first visit
+ unlimited free parking
Family | $499.99 |
Adult (ages 18–59) | $169.99 |
Senior (ages 60+) | $149.99 |
Youth (ages 11–17) | $139.99 |
Children (ages 5–10) | FREE |
4 and under | FREE |
Kentucky: Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Pendleton, Owen
Indiana: Dearborn
Explore our family playground, built for kids of all abilities. Travel back in time in the Truth Traveler Virtual Reality Experience. Spot some exotic animals at Ararat Ridge Zoo. Then soar across gorgeous valleys on a zip line tour, and much more!
Learn MoreThe Ark Encounter is located in beautiful Kentucky, 45 minutes south of Cincinnati, with dozens of nearby hotels and places to stay.
Find a HotelGroups with a reservation enjoy specialized assistance for check-in and ticketing as well as discounted rates. Find out more.
Share the gift of an unforgettable experience with gift cards to the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum, available through the Ark Encounter’s parent ministry, Answers in Genesis.
We offer discounted admission on special days, and kids ages 4 and under are always free. There are also several discounts if you have served our country in the armed forces. See all discounts and special days.
Get seated in the Truth Traveler time machine and journey back to the time of Noah in our immersive virtual reality experience, A Flood of Reality! Pod, the lovable robot, will be your guide as you witness the building of Noah’s ark, experience the flood, venture inside the ark with the animals, and more—including some exciting surprises along the way!
Learn MoreGet ready to soar through the air, reaching up to 50 mph and 17 stories high! All zip line ticket sales are managed by Banning Mills staff. Tickets are available at the zip line sales station on arrival (purchased separately from Ark Encounter admission). You may purchase tickets in advance for the zip lines, free fall, or adventure park.
Learn MoreFind out our attraction hours for the day you plan to visit. Extended hours are available on a seasonal basis.
Take time to get driving directions and plan your route ahead of time—you’ll be glad you did! Also, you may want to look at the park map for an idea of what to expect when you arrive.
Find the perfect place to stay during your visit to the Ark Encounter.
The Ark Encounter restaurant and snack stands feature a variety of delicious food offerings, including options for dietary needs.
Please visit our Helpful Tips page to learn about Ark Encounter’s amenities for your convenience and safety. Visit our Accessibility Accommodations page to learn about available accommodations and how to access them.
To ensure a safe and secure environment for our guests, please observe and respect our established attraction rules.
For the Ark Encounter address, contact forms, and phone number, go to our contact page.