Welcome Center Now Open!

It’s finally open!

We’re excited to announce that another milestone has been reached as we approach the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Ark Encounter. The stunning new Welcome Center opened last month.

Take a look at these photos of the new space.

The Welcome Center is an exhibit in itself. It is simply amazing!

Get a closer look in this short ribbon-cutting video from Ken Ham’s YouTube channel.

This building will also house our upcoming scale model of Jerusalem. Our design teams are doing a phenomenal job recreating first-century Jerusalem. This scale model will be the most accurate and up-to-date when it opens. Stay tuned for more exciting updates about this ongoing project.

Plan your visit to the Ark Encounter soon to see our brand-new Welcome Center for yourself! And don’t forget—kids 10 and under visit for free.

Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary with Us!

Save the date and start making plans to celebrate the Ark Encounter’s 10-year anniversary with a special three-day event, July 9–11, 2026! Hear from Ken Ham, Steve Green, and Ray Comfort and enjoy worship with TrueSong.

Registration includes a 3-day pass to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.

Several optional add-on experiences are also available for this event. Choose one, two, or all three when you register.

• Enjoy dessert with Ray Comfort and Ken Ham on Friday, July 10
• Hear from astronauts Captain Barry Wilmore and Colonel Jeffrey Williams during Astronaut Encounter 2 on Saturday, July 11 (also available as a standalone purchase)
• Have dinner with the astronauts on Saturday, July 11

Registration will open soon. Keep an eye on ArkEncounter.com/anniversary for more information.