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Educational Programs

Join us for engaging, hands-on science as students explore a variety of topics through a biblical worldview! There are so many ways to learn at the Ark Encounter & Creation Museum—from half-day programs and science labs to multi-day camps, and so much more!

Ages 5–10 Ages 11–18 Ages 18+ Excursions (12+)

Ages 5–10

Half-Day Programs

The Explore Jr. program is a fun-filled morning of exploratory learning from a biblical worldview for children and a chaperone!

collage of food offered at Ark Encounter

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Each student registered for two or more Explore or Explore Jr. programs between September 2025 and April 2026 will receive two free tickets for the Butterfly House at the Creation Museum.

See the Explore FAQ for more information.

Biblical Archaeology

place Creation Museum

calendar_today4/3/26

Biology

place Creation Museum

calendar_today3/11/26

Botany

placeCreation Museum

calendar_todayComing Soon

Forensics

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today10/29/25

Fossils

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today 9/17/25

Physical Science

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today3/4/26

Zoology

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today8/27/25, 4/15/26

3-Day Camps

Explore Junior 3-Day summer camps provide a unique opportunity for students and an adult guardian to dive deeper into their favorite science topics together while developing their biblical worldview.

Science Camp

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today6/30/25–7/2/25

Ages 11–18

Full-Day Programs

STEM Challenge

placeArk Encounter

calendar_today11/5/25

Half-Day Programs

Young people are naturally curious about creation and filled with questions about how science and the Bible work together to glorify God. Explore Days offer a 3-hour program of hands-on science learning with a biblical worldview.

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Each student registered for two or more Explore or Explore Jr. programs between September 2025 and April 2026 will receive two free tickets for the Butterfly House at the Creation Museum.

See the Explore FAQ for more information.

Astronomy

placeCreation Museum

calendar_todayComing Soon

Biblical Archaeology

place Creation Museum

calendar_today10/17/25

Biology

placeCreation Museum

calendar_todayComing Soon

Botany

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today Coming Soon

Chemistry

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today3/20/26

Environmental Science

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today 4/10/26

Forensics

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today10/31/25

Fossils

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today 9/19/25

Human Anatomy

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today 9/24/25

Physical Science

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today3/6/26

Zoology

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today 8/29/25

3-Day Camps

A 3-day summer camp provides a unique opportunity for students to dive deeper into their favorite science topics while developing their biblical worldview.

Explore Forensic Science 3-Day Summer Camp

Forensic Science Camp

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today7/14/25–7/16/25

5-Day Camps

This 5-Day camp presents a variety of scientific topics from a biblical worldview and is perfect for any science enthusiast.

Science Camp

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today06/23/25–06/27/25

High School Labs

Students will participate in engaging, hands-on experimentation and application, uniquely presented from a biblical worldview. This program includes 12 sessions of 24 hands-on labs.

Biology

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today 8/25–4/26

Chemistry

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today 8/25–4/26

Environmental Science

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today 8/25–4/26

High School Lab Intensives

Students will spend five days participating in engaging, hands-on experimentation and application, uniquely presented from a biblical worldview to demonstrate that science always confirms the Bible.

Chemistry

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today 6/9/25–6/13/25

Physical Science

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today6/16/25–6/20/25

Ages 18+

Exploration Programs

These programs are designed specifically for adults. Learn about a variety of scientific topics from a biblical worldview.

Zoology

placeCreation Museum

calendar_today 9/27/25

Excursions (12+)

Explore Excursions

Join us offsite as we explore God’s creation away from the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.

Arches

placeRed River Gorge

calendar_today10/24/25

Indiana Caverns

placeCorydon, Indiana

calendar_today11/11/2025

Mount St. Helens

placeMount St. Helens, Washington

calendar_today8/18/25–8/22/25

Enhance Your Ark Visit

There are many ways to learn more at the Ark Encounter, such as following along with an attraction guidebook or listening to a dynamic speaker. You can also use our Plan Your Visit page to discover what is going on during your visit so you can get the most from your time here!

Answers for Educators 2025

July 21–22, 2025

This annual event is designed to help equip Christian school educators as they strive to train up the next generation apologetically, biblically, and academically.

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Guidebooks

Planning a visit to the Ark Encounter? Enhance your visit with these easy-to-use guides that contain helpful tips and information to lead you before, during, and after your visit.

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Speakers

Enjoy hearing from a dynamic speaker during your visit. You’ll learn more about God’s Word and God’s world during these special, family-friendly presentations.

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Exclusive Experience

Would you like an exclusive experience for your group? We offer one-hour, three-hour, or combination exclusive experiences. Please contact us for more information on scheduling an exclusive experience.

Educational Professional Development

Are you looking for biblical professional development for your educators? We offer professional training and CEU opportunities for teachers. Please contact us for more information.

Educational Programs

Ages 5–10

Half-Day Programs

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3-Day Camps

Ages 11–18

Full-Day Programs

Half-Day Programs

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3-Day Camps

5-Day Camps

High School Labs

High School Lab Intensives

Ages 18+

Exploration Programs

Excursions (12+)

Explore Excursions

Enhance Your Ark Visit

Answers for Educators 2025

Guidebooks

Speakers

Exclusive Experience

Educational Professional Development

Bigger Than Imagination

Tickets

Places to Stay

Plan Your Visit

About the Ark

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