“An undeniable spectacle, and it must be seen to be believed.”
—Chicago Tribune
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Largest timber-frame structure in the world
510 feet long and over 50 feet tall
Solid wood center beams nearly 10 feet around
“The Ark is remarkable. It's some of the best wood-working I've ever seen.”
—Jimmy Carter, Former US President
Ark Encounter Media Resources
The Ark Encounter, owned and operated by Answers in Genesis (AiG), welcomes you to our media page. This online resource for credentialed media and Ark Encounter supporters offers quick information about phase one ($100 million) of this historical theme park, with a 510-foot-long Ark as the centerpiece.
Opened July 7, 2016, the Ark Encounter is located right off exit 154 in Williamstown, Kentucky, half way between Cincinnati, Ohio and Lexington, Kentucky. The Ark is 40 miles from its popular sister attraction, the Creation Museum.
Please see our media kit for key facts, bios, high-resolution photos, and more about the Ark Encounter.
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I believe this huge ship will be a wonder of our modern world.
—Ken Ham, President/CEO
Promotional Photos
Download the media kit for high-res versions of these and more promotional photos.
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News Releases
Ark Encounter Announces Special Free Events
For a limited time, the grounds of the Ark Encounter will be open to the public for shopping and dining at no charge (except for the cost of parking).
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Harvard-Educated Biologist Re-opens Shut Case in Provocative New Book Replacing Darwin
With a PhD in cell and developmental biology from Harvard, Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson is uniquely qualified to investigate what genetics reveals about origins.
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Ark Encounter and Creation Museum to Host Día Latino for Spanish-Speaking Guests
The annual Día Latino has been announced for both the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum this year, set for September 30 and October 1, respectively.
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Ark Encounter is a sister attraction of the Creation Museum, a high-tech, 75,000-square-foot facility located west of the Cincinnati Airport in Petersburg, Kentucky.
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