What’s New for This Year’s ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at the Creation Museum. Our grounds team has been busy preparing for ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum since August, and we can’t wait to start welcoming guests as we celebrate this special time of the year.

Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, ChristmasTown and ChristmasTime at the Ark Encounter will run from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., November 29, 2024–January 4, 2025, Tuesday through Saturday on select days.

In addition to the beautiful light displays guests have come to love, we also have a few new features for this year’s event.

Conservatory Opening

We are excited to announce that our brand-new conservatory will open the day after Thanksgiving to help us kick off the start of this year’s ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum!

Answers Academy families were recently given a sneak preview of the stunning conservatory.

The conservatory (which consists of four glass greenhouses and a courtyard) will house a special collection of the plants of the Bible. The largest of the four structures will highlight the date palms, Australian flora, and flowers for seasonal displays. The other three will be set up for sub-tropical, Mediterranean, and arid plants. Each greenhouse is climate-controlled, and one includes a water feature.

Visitors will enjoy a self-guided walkthrough, finishing at a plant with many thorns that could have been the type used for the crown of thorns placed on the head of Jesus. This will also enable a special presentation of the gospel as a climax of the tour.

Live Nativity Returns to the Creation Zoo

When you join us for this special time of the year, be sure to follow the star to our live nativity, which will be located on our Wonders of Creation Stage inside our new Creation Zoo! Reflect on the true meaning of Christmas as you stand before Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus at the live nativity.

Joyful Voices of Christmas

Experience the joy of the season with Joyful Voices of Christmas here in Legacy Hall on December 3, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. This heartwarming evening of live music and festive performances features talented performers like Ken Ham, Answers Academy, Ray Cummins, and many more. Enjoy this free concert with your family and celebrate the true joy of Christmas together.

Donations to benefit Children’s Hunger Fund are welcome.

Indoor Dramas, Family-Friendly Programs, and More!

Not only will your family enjoy these new additions to ChristmasTown at the Creation Museum, you’ll also love seeing the botanical gardens lit up in multicolored lights, learn more about the events that surrounded the birth of Christ through live dramas inside Legacy Hall; in our 4K planetarium show, discover the truth about the mysterious star in the east that heralded the birth of Jesus and guided the wise men; and participate in family-friendly programs such as Christmas Truths for Families and 7 C’s of Christmas*; and so much more.

And be sure to grab your children a free scavenger hunt before you head into the gardens! Track down our dinosaurs, learn more about each one, and receive a prize upon completion. Your family will also be able to take a free family devotional home as well.

Continue Celebrating at the Ark Encounter

Celebrate this special time of the year with a trip to ChristmasTime at the Ark Encounter as well! Take in the beauty of the grounds illuminated in a stunning sea of rainbow-colored lights, enjoy the brand-new laser light show on the side of the Ark, various concerts and dramas in the Answers Center, and more!

Start planning your Christmas visit to the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter today!

*Christmas Truths for Families and 7 C’s of Christmas are available Thursday–Saturday. Visit the event page for more information, including program times.