Ark Encounter Hours
Current Hours
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Parking lot gates open 30 minutes before the Ark Encounter opens.
See Seasonal HoursAugust 15 – November 23, 2022
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*Closing at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2022.
*Closed Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022.
November 25 – December 30, 2022
Ark Encounter Hours
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.
Christmas Program Extended Hours
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.
December 31, 2022 – March 7, 2023
Winter Hours
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
March 8 – May 27, 2023
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
May 28 – August 14, 2023
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 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.
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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