Ark Encounter Hours
Current Hours
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Parking lot gates open 30 minutes before the Ark Encounter opens.
See Seasonal HoursMarch 8 – May 27, 2023
| Monday to Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
May 28 – August 14, 2023
| Monday to Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
August 15 – September 9, 2023
| Monday to Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
September 10 - November 22, 2023*
| Monday to Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
*Closing at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023
*Closed Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023
November 24 – December 31, 2023*
| Monday to Saturday | 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
*Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, December 24–25, 2023.
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 Restaurant
To see when Emzara’s restaraunt 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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