News Release Archive

2024 Packed with Activities at the World’s Two Leading Christian Themed Attractions

More events have been added for 2024 at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum—here is a sampling of what’s in store next month and the rest of the year.

Answers Academy Accepting New Students at Its New Location

Answers Academy is now located in the first third of the new Answers in Genesis headquarters building, a former Toyota headquarters facility.

NASCAR Xfinity Driver Jeffrey Earnhardt’s #45 Car Sports Ark Encounter Logo for August 25 Race at Daytona

Thanks to ForeverLawn, Inc., NASCAR Xfinity driver Jeffrey Earnhardt’s longtime sponsor, the Ark Encounter will be featured at Daytona International Speedway.

Tripadvisor Ranks Ark Encounter a Top Thing to Do in Kentucky

The world’s largest Christian music festival returns to the Ark Encounter on the heels of Tripadvisor.com announcing the Top 25 Best Things To Do in Kentucky.

TrueSong Signs with Daywind Music Group and Just Releases New Single “Army of Love”

On the heels of signing a recording contract with Daywind Music Group, TrueSong has just released its single “Army of Love.”

World’s Largest Christian Music Festival Returns to the Ark

The world’s largest Christian music festival makes an encore this summer at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Ky.

Ark Encounter and Creation Museum Again Place 1st and 2nd in USA Today’s 10Best Poll

Once again, the Ark Encounter, featuring a 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark as its centerpiece, has been chosen the best religious museum in the United States.

Christmas Starts Next Month at the Ark and Creation Museum

On select nights, Answers in Genesis will once again host its spectacular annual Christmas programs at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.

New at the Ark Encounter: Ricky Skaggs and Added Features

The world’s largest Christian music festival enters its second week at the Ark Encounter and welcomes legendary Grammy-award winner Ricky Skaggs on August 12.

World’s Largest Christian Music Festival Returns to the Ark

The large-scale event, with 150 music artists, is called “40 Days & 40 Nights of Gospel Music at The Ark” and will run August 2–September 10, 2022.

Designer of Popular Ark Encounter and Creation Museum Passes Away

Patrick Marsh, the creative genius behind the incredible buildings and exhibits at the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter, passed away Thursday afternoon.

Ark Encounter Wins Prestigious Tourism Award

The Ark Encounter themed attraction has earned a Traverse Award for Excellence in Tourism Marketing from the Kentucky Travel Industry Association.

Christmas Starts This Friday at the Ark and Creation Museum

On select dates Friday, November 26, through December 30, we will host our free spectacular annual Christmas programs at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.

World’s Largest Christian Music Festival Comes to the Ark Next Week

The world’s largest Christian music festival starts Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Ky., south of Cincinnati.

Q&A with Ken Ham About the Ark’s 5th Anniversary

Ken Ham looks back five years after the Ark Encounter opened in Williamstown, Kentucky, and what does the CEO of Answers in Genesis see at the attraction in the future?

Ark Encounter Sees Record Crowds, Announces Future Expansion Plans as It Marks 5th Anniversary

As the Ark Encounter celebrates its fifth anniversary today, the internationally popular life-size Noah’s Ark in N. Kentucky is seeing record crowds and is announcing future expansion plans.

Free Admission for Kids 10 and Under Continues at Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in 2021

The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in 2021 will extend their 2020 offer of free admission to children 10 and under through the end of this year.

Stunning Virtual Reality Experience Opens at the Ark

A high-tech virtual reality experience called the “Truth Traveler” has just opened at the Ark Encounter, featuring its first VR show, A Flood of Reality.

World’s Largest Christian Music Festival Coming to the Ark Encounter

The Ark Encounter and Abraham Productions, Inc. announced today the world’s largest Christian music festival will be held at the Ark Encounter in 2021.

It’s Time to Reopen

The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum will reopen to the public on Monday, June 8, 2020.

Ark Encounter and Creation Museum Temporarily Closed

We have decided to temporarily close the Creation Museum and Ark Encounter to guests effective Tuesday, March 17.

Video Streaming Service Launched by Answers in Genesis

Answers.tv is a state-of-the-art video streaming platform that initially offers over 1,000 videos and live programming, available virtually anywhere in the world.

Now Visit the Ark and Creation Museum . . . By Visiting On-Line

While the museum and Ark are closed, AiG will be offering special programs streamed live from the attractions, providing programming for families.

Ark Encounter and Creation Museum Finish First and Second in National Poll

The Ark Encounter has been chosen as the best religious museum in the United States, out of 20 nominees, and the Creation Museum finished second!

National Media Campaign Using Giraffes to Highlight Ark

To encourage families to visit Ark Encounter, a campaign using animated giraffes encourages children ten and under to enjoy free admission during 2020.

Children Ten and Under Free at Ark Encounter and Creation Museum

Kid’s admission (ten and under) is free at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Northern Kentucky for all of 2020. Come visit!

Two-Time Grammy Winner Jason Crabb to Perform at the Ark Encounter

Jason Crabb, two-time Grammy winner, is performing at the life-sized Noah's Ark!

Major Expansions as Ark Encounter Enters Year Four

Ark Encounter will celebrate its third anniversary next month, and guests have many new venues to experience in the fourth year.

Legality of School Field Trips to the Ark Defended

To rebut threatening letters sent to public schools by an atheist group, Ken Ham assured them of the legality of sending classes on an official school trip.

Ark Encounter Adds Unique Ice Rink with Major Sponsors

Answers in Genesis (AiG) is welcoming the sponsorship of two nationally recognized brands as its ChristmasTime program at the Ark Encounter starts today.

Christmas to Glow at the Ark and Creation Museum

Kentucky will be hosting visitors from across the nation as the spectacular annual Christmas programs return to the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.

Answers in Genesis Videos Now on PureFlix.com

Answers in Genesis announced that it has entered into an agreement with the online streaming service PureFlix.com to carry AiG’s huge collection of videos.

Ark Encounter Film Captures Major Awards

The new film As in The Days of Noah was the recipient of two first-place movie awards at the 5th annual Christian Worldview Film Festival which concluded Saturday.

Popular Ark and Creation Museum Restructure Ticket Prices

The Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum are restructuring their ticket pricing to encourage even more families to visit with their children and youth.

University in Oklahoma Reinstates Ken Ham Lecture

Late last month, internationally renowned Christian speaker and author Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis was uninvited from speaking at the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO).

University Boots Creation Museum Founder from Speaking

Ken Ham, founder of the popular Creation Museum and Ark Encounter attractions, has been booted from speaking at the University of Central Oklahoma next month.

Encounter the Wonder Is a Hit at the Ark

Through January 15, 2018, three times each evening, Ark visitors will watch a world-class animated laser-projection show, Encounter the Wonder.

Ark Features Stunning Free Film Encounter the Wonder

During the Christmas season and into the New Year, Ark Encounter guests can experience the wonder of a spectacular event called “ChristmasTime at the Ark.”

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).

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.

Stunning Why the Bible Is True Exhibit Opens at Ark Encounter

In the exhibit, guests follow the story of college students seeking answers to their questions about life and the truth of the Bible.

7th Annual Deaf Day at Creation Museum, and Now at Ark Encounter, October 15 and 16, 2016

Answers in Genesis is now hosting two Deaf Days, one at the Creation Museum on October 15, and one at the newly opened Ark Encounter on October 16.

Worldwide Visitors Rave about America’s Newest Tourist Attraction: “Amazing, Remarkable, Awesome”

Life-Size Noah’s Ark Opens Doors to VIP Guests During Media Preview Day in Kentucky

The Ark Encounter welcomed more than 8,300 VIP guests and 150 media representatives yesterday prior to the grand opening for the public on July 7.

President Jimmy Carter Tours Ark Encounter

With skills and experiences that go well beyond Habitat for Humanity projects, former President Jimmy Carter visited the Ark Encounter construction site today.

Ark Encounter Will Be Significant Boon to State’s Coffers

The Ark Encounter’s timing couldn’t be any better when it comes to tourism growth already occurring in Northern Kentucky.

The World’s Next Great Family Attraction

Victory for AiG/Ark Encounter in Federal Court

In a victory for religious freedom in America, a federal court today issued a preliminary injunction against the state of Kentucky.

Opening Date and Other Major Announcements to be Made on Board Massive Ark under Construction

Answers in Genesis President Ken Ham to lead press conference on the Ark’s first deck, give 2016 timetable, conduct tours, and give interviews.

Ark Encounter Seeks Injunction against State Officials

AiG filed a motion in federal court seeking an injunction against Kentucky officials who are discriminating against the Ark Encounter theme park development

Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Today by AiG/Ark Encounter Against Kentucky

The suit asserts that the state’s action has violated a number of constitutional and statutory provisions under federal and state law.

Creation Museum, Ark Encounter Receive Kentucky Tourism Awards

The Creation Museum has received top honors for its marketing efforts, garnering three awards from the Kentucky Travel Industry Association.

Governor Beshear, Ark Encounter Announce Plans to Build a Full-Scale Noah’s Ark

Governor Steve Beshear today joined the Ark Encounter LLC to announce the planned construction of a full-scale Noah’s Ark tourist attraction in Kentucky.