Celebrating 10 Years at the Ark Encounter!

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Ark Encounter officially being open to the public! Since our opening on July 7, 2016, we’ve welcomed more than 1.5 million guests each year at the life-size Noah’s Ark and our sister attraction, the Creation Museum.

Check out these photos below to see how much the Ark Encounter’s grounds have transformed over the past 10 years.

Our research indicates that every year, tens of thousands of people respond to the gospel as a result of the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum, along with various aspects of the Answers in Genesis ministry. WOW!

We praise the Lord for a decade of powerfully and boldly proclaiming the truth of God’s Word at the Ark Encounter (and for all the upgrades and additions that have taken place over the past 10 years).

We’re excited to see what he does over the next 10 years!

Celebrate with Us!

It’s not too late to make 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!