Monday to Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Parking lot gates open 30 minutes before the Ark Encounter opens.
See Seasonal HoursMonday 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. |
Sunday | 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
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
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.
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.