Ark Encounter Hours
Current Hours
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Parking lot gates open 30 minutes before the Ark Encounter opens.
See Seasonal HoursSeptember 8 – November 27, 2024*
| Monday to Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
*Closed Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024
November 29, 2024 – January 4, 2025*
| Monday to Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
*Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24–25, 2024.
Christmas Program Hours
Celebrate Christmas during our free holiday exclusive event on select days, ChristmasTime at the Ark.
January 5, 2025 – March 8, 2025
| Wednesday to Friday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday to Tuesday | Closed |
March 9, 2025 – May 24, 2025
| Monday to Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
May 25, 2025 – September 6, 2025
| Monday to Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
September 7, 2025 – November 26, 2025*
| Monday to Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
*Closed Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025
All hours are Eastern Time. Operating hours are subject to change.
The Ark Encounter is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Gates for incoming traffic close 30 minutes prior to closing.
Emzara’s Buffet
To see when Emzara’s Buffet and other food venues will be open during your visit, please visit the dining page for more information.
Zip Lines
Availability varies throughout the year. Find out more at arkencounterzip.com or call (859) 824-2901.
Bigger Than Imagination
Ark Encounter Location
place
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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