“An undeniable spectacle, and it must be seen to be believed.”
—Chicago Tribune
Press Room
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 historically themed attraction, 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 (download button below), which provides key ministry facts, bios, high-resolution photos, and more. Please do not copy images from web pages, as their resolution will be lower. If you are a credentialed member of the press, please email press@answersingenesis.org with journalistic questions that are not answered by the media kit.
I believe this huge ship will be a wonder of our modern world.
—Ken Ham, Founding CEO
Promotional Photos
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News Releases
5D Truth Traveler Attraction Opens Wednesday in Pigeon Forge – Branson in August
Virtual Reality Attraction from the Ark Encounter Expected to Prove Popular in Traditional Family Tourist Destinations
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Final Lineup Announced for World’s Largest Christian Music Festival—Ark Encounter Hosts Popular Event Once Again
The Ark Encounter and Abraham Productions, Inc., are announcing the final lineup for the world’s largest Christian Music festival, 40 Days of Christian Music.
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Huge New Conservatory and Spectacular Laser Program Featured at America’s Leading Faith-Based Attractions
A conservatory newly opened to the public at the Creation Museum and a new laser program at the popular Ark Encounter highlight this year’s Christmas activities.
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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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Ark Encounter Location
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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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