Plan Your Visit

When You Arrive

  • pay for parking at the ticket booth on your way in
  • get your tickets (or have prepurchased tickets scanned) at the Welcome Center
  • follow the trail to your left to go directly to the museum’s front entrance or go right to enjoy a walk around the lake before you go inside.
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Things to Do

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planetarium showing
Planetarium
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Kids mining for minerals
Mining Sluice
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drone educational program
Educational Programs
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Zip Lines
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Tours
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Creation Museum Guidebooks
Guidebooks
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Planetarium
Astronomy Live
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Gift Shop
Shopping
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Palm Plaza
Dining
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Deaf Days
Seasonal Events

Know Before You Go

Food Services

The Creation Museum’s restaurant and snack stands feature a variety of delicious food offerings, including options for special needs.

Groups

Groups with a reservation enjoy specialized assistance for check-in and ticketing as well as discounted rates. Find out more.

Hours

Find out our attraction hours for the day you plan to visit. Extended hours are available on a seasonal basis.

Lodging Options

The Creation Museum is located just a brief drive away from dozens of lodging options. Find the best hotels in the tristate area.

Pets

Pets are not permitted at the Creation Museum. All service animals are freely admitted. “Comfort,” “therapy,” or “emotional support” animals do not meet the definition of a service animal and are not permitted. Please do not leave pets or service animals in an unattended vehicle for any amount of time. You may wish to find a local pet resort to house your pet for the day (see table below).

Pet Accommodations

This list has been compiled for your convenience from publicly accessible sources. The list may not include all businesses that house pets or reflect the current status of a business. Businesses listed are not endorsed or recommended by the Creation Museum.

Almost Home Pet Resort Inc 3075 Sugar Camp Road, Covington, KY 41017 (859) 356-8181
Canine Companion Boarding & Training Center 13580 Dixie Highway, Walton, KY 41094 (859) 356-6457
Custom K9 Clips 605 Hwy 36 W, Williamstown, KY 41097 (859) 824-3073
Doggie Paddles LLC 10248 Dixie Highway, Florence, KY 41042 (859) 586-0634
Erlanger Pet Resort & Day Spa 3404 Dixie Highway, Erlanger, KY 41018 (859) 727-3940
Happy Spot Pet Resort 458 Sims Pike, Georgetown, KY 40324 (502) 868-0402
Kennels of St. Francis 1532 Eads Road, Verona, KY 41092 (859) 485-6432
On Point Pet Resort 3215 Cougar Path, Hebron, KY 41048 (North Bend Rd.) (859) 795-0770
PetSuites Pet Resort & Spa 620 Holly Lane, Erlanger, KY 41018 (859) 740-0283
Petropolis 214 Frogtown Road, Union, KY 41091 (859) 371-7381
Ruffin It Doggie Daycare 7472 Industrial Road, Florence, KY 41042 (859) 525-7833
Sundance Pet Resort 5100 Oliver Road, Independence, KY 41051 (859) 356-7900

Tickets

Our general admission and combo tickets are not date specific and are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Tickets can be purchased online or in-person. See map for guest services ticketing location at the Creation Museum. Discounts are available.

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Accessibility

The Creation Museum desires to provide excellent access to each of our guests. If you have questions during your visit, please speak to our Guest Services team—they will be happy to assist you!

Sister Attraction


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From unique dining to dynamic speaker presentations, concerts, hands-on activities, and more, the Ark Encounter is packed with experiences to make your visit fun, educational, and memorable.

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More to Do in Kentucky

Looking to round out your trip? There’s lots to do in Kentucky! Visit the popular Newport Aquarium for a fun and educational outing, take a cruise on the Ohio River with BB Riverboats, or experience authentic Bavarian cuisine at the Hofbräuhaus Newport. And if you’re an outdoor enthusiast and don’t mind a bit of a drive, consider hiking in Red River Gorge or exploring Mammoth Cave National Park, which contains the longest cave system known on earth (as well as many above-ground activities).