Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Parking lot gates open 30 minutes before the Ark Encounter opens.
See Seasonal HoursSunday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*Closed Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.*
*Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24–25, 2022.
Celebrate Christmas during our free holiday exclusive event on select days, ChristmasTime at the Ark Encounter.
*Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24–25, 2022.
Wednesday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday through Tuesday
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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.
To see when Emzara’s restaraunt and other food venues will be open during your visit, please visit the dining page for more information.
Availability varies throughout the year. Find out more at arkencounterzip.com or call (859) 824-2901.