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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Is Coming to the Ark!
We’re thrilled that a live production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is coming to the Ark Encounter on select days, December 29, 2025–January 17, 2026.
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Why Is Finding Noah’s Ark So Tricky?
As horrific as local floods can be, they only give us a small taste of what went on during the global flood of Noah’s day.
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A Flood like No Other
As horrific as local floods can be, they only give us a small taste of what went on during the global flood of Noah’s day.
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How Can We Know Babel Was a Real Event?
Because God’s Word is trustworthy, we can rest assured that the events of Genesis 11 did actually happen.
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What Does the Evidence Show?
Creationists and evolutionists study the same evidence. So why do we reach different conclusions about the same evidence?
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Could Dinosaurs Have Been on the Ark?
Why would we put dinosaurs on our life-size Noah’s Ark?
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Matthew West & Crowder Invite YOU to 40 Days of Christian Music
In just a few days, the world’s largest Christian music festival will kick off again at the Ark Encounter in Northern Kentucky—and the lineup is amazing.
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Was the Ark Shaped like a Box?
Noah’s ark is often depicted as a large, box-shaped vessel, which has led many to believe that it must’ve been shaped like a rectangular barge, but is that the case?
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Corroborating Evidence for Babel
A fascinating aspect of the Babel event described in Genesis 11 is the corroborating evidence we see in cultures and languages around the world.
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The Incredible Creatures on the Ark
When you visit the Ark Encounter for the first time, you might be surprised to find animals that you don’t recognize inside our life-size Noah’s Ark.
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New Behind-the-Scenes Experience Available in the Zoo
Our Stork and Tortoise Behind-the-Scenes Experience is now available for purchase during the warm weather months at select times.
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Popular Music Events Returning to the Ark Encounter
This summer, you can enjoy live music at the Ark Encounter when you visit us for two upcoming music events!
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Who Was Noah’s Wife?
Noah’s wife is one of the more overlooked characters in the Bible! But what would she have looked like, and what can we find out about her?
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Jesus: Our Door to Salvation
This door reminds us that we must go through a door to be saved. Jesus is our one door to salvation, the “ark” that saves us from God’s judgment for eternity.
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Developing Technology
The biblical account of man makes better sense of what we have observed when it comes to ancient man.
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Did Ancient Man Evolve?
The biblical account of man makes better sense of what we have observed when it comes to ancient man.
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Could Noah Write?
Have you ever wondered if the pre-flood world had a written language?
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What Would You Do on Noah’s Ark?
There were many different jobs on the ark—which one would you want?
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How Was the Famous Grand Canyon Formed?
How can we tell how the Grand Canyon was formed?
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Truth Traveler Construction Updates: A Behind-the-Scenes Look in Pigeon Forge and Branson
Building on the success our virtual reality experience, we are excited to expand this concept into two new, stand-alone locations in Pigeon Forge and Branson!
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What Does Jesus Have to Do with Noah’s Ark?
Does Jesus have anything to say about Noah’s ark? Yes! Jesus talked about the ark, Noah, and the flood in Matthew.
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Wishing You a Merry Christmas from All of Us at the Ark Encounter
As we reflect on the most wonderful time of the year, we encourage you and your family to remember and reflect on the true reason for the season.
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Celebrate the Light of the World at the Ark Encounter
See how our grounds transform from day to a dazzling night under the lights of ChristmasTime to catch a glimpse of what you will experience!
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Exciting Ark Encounter Expansions Planned—and You Can Help!
We are excited to announce that a family foundation has stepped forward to offer a matching gift opportunity towards our end-of-year campaign—up to $8 million.
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Williamstown, KY 41097 (see directions)
Just west of the intersection of KY-36 and I-75 (at exit 154).
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