Events at the Ark Encounter
The Ark Encounter has a variety of events to enhance your visit. The Answers Center hosts daily presentations with our world-class creation apologetics speakers, concerts, conferences and special events, and more. There is something for everyone in your family to enjoy during your trip to the Ark Encounter!
ChristmasTime 2020
November 27–December 30 | On Select Days
Bring the family for an unforgettable evening of festive lights, gift shopping, and more at the life-size Noah’s ark!
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Southern Salvation
Join resident artists, Southern Salvation, as they praise our Creator in concert during ChristmasTime!
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Inspiration Encounter 2021
April 8-10, 2021
Join the Collingsworth Family for 5 power-packed sessions and inspiring, life-changing concert presentations. Throughout the weekend, multiple speakers will inspire you and lift your soul!
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40 Days and 40 Nights of Gospel Music
August 2, 2021–September 10, 2021
The world’s largest Christian music festival is coming to the Ark Encounter for 40 days and 40 nights! We’re very excited to announce that Abraham Productions will be presenting several dozen gospel music artists live from the Ark Encounter’s 2,500-seat Answers Center.
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Truth: Answers for Women 2021
March 19–20, 2021 at the Ark Encounter
When we understand and embrace God’s Word, we will know the difference between the truth and the lies.
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Explore Jr. Zoology at the Ark
April 30, 2021
From cute little sugar gliders to massive camels, Explore Jr. Zoology at the Ark offers an in-depth look at a variety of animals in God’s creation. Open to students in grades K–5 (ages five and up).
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Explore Jr. Botany at the Ark
May 12, 2021
Explore Jr. Botany at the Ark will investigate the beauty and design of the plant kingdom through a behind-the-scenes experience with the horticulture staff at the Ark Encounter green houses. Open to students in grades K–5 (ages five and up).
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Explore Zoology at the Ark
May 14, 2021
Explore Zoology at the Ark offers an in-depth look at a variety of animals in God’s creation. Learn about animal kinds and dispersion of animals after the Flood through close-up animal encounters with our trained zoologists. Open to students in grades 6–12 (ages 11 and up).
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Explore Botany at the Ark
May 19, 2021
Explore Botany at the Ark will investigate the beauty and design of the plant kingdom through a behind-the-scenes experience with the horticulture staff at the Ark Encounter green houses. Open to students in grades 6–12 (ages 11 and up).
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Explore Jr. Zoology at the Ark
May 21, 2021
From cute little sugar gliders to massive camels, Explore Jr. Zoology at the Ark offers an in-depth look at a variety of animals in God’s creation. Open to students in grades K–5 (ages five and up).
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Join us in the Answers Center and hear from world-class creation apologetics speakers and more!
| Date | Day | Time | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 30 | Monday | 3:00 p.m. | How Did All the Animals Fit on the Ark? | Karina Altman |
| December 1 | Tuesday | 3:00 p.m. | Noah’s Ark and Flood: We’ve Got Answers | Bryan Osborne |
| December 2 | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | How Did All the Animals Fit on the Ark? | Karina Altman |
| December 5 | Saturday | 3:00 p.m. | Noah’s Ark and the Flood: Science Confirms the Bible | Dr. Georgia Purdom |
| December 6 | Sunday | 3:00 p.m. | The Forensic Science Behind God’s Fingerprint Design | Dr. Jennifer Hall Rivera |
| December 7 | Monday | 3:00 p.m. | Fossil and Rocks: Record of Creation and the Flood | Dr. Andrew Snelling |
| December 8 | Tuesday | 3:00 p.m. | The Forensic Science Behind God’s Fingerprint Design | Dr. Jennifer Hall Rivera |
| December 9 | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | From Creation to Bethlehem and Beyond | Dr. Terry Mortenson |
| December 11 | Friday | 3:00 p.m. | Noah’s Ark and Flood: We’ve Got Answers | Bryan Osborne |
| December 13 | Sunday | 3:00 p.m. | Noah’s Ark and the Flood: Science Confirms the Bible | Dr. Georgia Purdom |
| December 14 | Monday | 3:00 p.m. | Creation vs. Evolution: Why It Matters | Avery Foley |
| December 15 | Tuesday | 3:00 p.m. | Noah’s Ark and Flood: We’ve Got Answers | Bryan Osborne |
| December 16 | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | How Did All the Animals Fit on the Ark? | Karina Altman |
| December 20 | Sunday | 3:00 p.m. | From Creation to Bethlehem and Beyond | Dr. Terry Mortenson |
| December 21 | Monday | 3:00 p.m. | What Was the Christmas Star? | Dr. Danny Faulkner |
| December 22 | Tuesday | 3:00 p.m. | The Savior Is Born: Answering Common Objections to Christmas | Tim Chaffey |
| December 27 | Sunday | 3:00 p.m. | How Did All the Animals Fit on the Ark? | Karina Altman |
| December 28 | Monday | 3:00 p.m. | From Creation to Bethlehem and Beyond | Dr. Terry Mortenson |
| December 29 | Tuesday | 3:00 p.m. | The Savior Is Born: Answering Common Objections to Christmas | Tim Chaffey |
| December 30 | Wednesday | 3:00 p.m. | The Forensic Science Behind God’s Fingerprint Design | Dr. Jennifer Hall Rivera |
| December 31 | Thursday | 3:00 p.m. | Dinosaurs in the Biblical Worldview | Tim Chaffey |
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1 Ark Encounter Drive
Williamstown, KY 41097 (see directions)
Just west of the intersection of KY-36 and I-75 (at exit 154).
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