June 8 – August 16, 2020
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
August 17 – October 31, 2020
Sunday: Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
November 1 – November 25, 2020
Sunday: Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
*Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2020
November 27 – December 30, 2020
Sunday: Noon to 8:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Celebrate Christmas during our free holiday exclusive event, ChristmasTime at the Ark Encounter.
*Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Dec. 24–25, 2020
December 31, 2020 – March 9, 2021
Closed Sunday and Monday
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 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. See the zip line page for more information or call Reservations at (800) 721-2298.
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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