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Celebrate Our 10th Anniversary with Us!

by Ark Encounter on April 30, 2026

On July 7, 2016, we officially opened the Ark Encounter to the public. Check out the photos below to see how much this faith-building attraction has changed over its first 10 years.

  • Ark Encounter Aerial 2016
  • Ark Encounter Aerial 2016
  • Current Ark Encounter Grounds
  • Ark Encounter Welcome Center
  • Ark Encounter Rainbow Arch
  • Ararat Ridge Zoo

We are so thankful for all the Lord has done in the lives of our guests through their visits to the Ark Encounter!

Celebrate 10 Years with Us

Save the date and start making your plans to join us for our 10th Anniversary Celebration! Join us July 9–11, 2026, to 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.

You can also choose to upgrade your experience. Several optional add-on experiences are available for this event. Choose one, two, or all three when you register.

  • Hear from astronauts Captain Barry Wilmore, General Charlie Duke, and Colonel Jeffrey Williams during Astronaut Encounter 2 on Saturday, July 11 (also available as a stand-alone purchase).
  • Have dinner with the astronauts on Saturday, July 11.
  • Enjoy dessert with Ray Comfort and Ken Ham on Friday, July 10. Receive a free copy of Ray’s book Banana Man (one per family, while supplies last).

We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you and your family. Plan your visit today!