Five Tips for Planning Your Creation Museum Visit

Our busy summer season has officially begun! Families are pouring into the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter from across the United States for a family-friendly vacation that equips them to stand on the authority of God’s Word.

If you’re planning a summer road trip to the world’s leading Christian themed attractions, here are our top five travel-planning tips.

Plan for Three Days at the Attractions

Both the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter have so much to offer—high-quality exhibits, playgrounds, zoos, concerts and presentations, and more. Plus, there are unique experiences at each attraction—the museum offers a special effects theater and a conservatory exhibiting the plants of the Bible, and the Ark includes a custom-designed, Italian-made carousel.

It’s hard to fit it all into just a one-day visit to each attraction. Our 3-Day Unlimited Combo allows you unlimited visits to both attractions over three days, giving you more time to go at your own pace and enjoy everything each attraction offers. We recommend purchasing a discounted Unlimited Combo Parking Pass.

Add an “Extra” to Your Visit

These “extras” (which require a separate ticket) enhance your visit and make for some fun family memories. Consider riding the zip lines or completing an aerial adventure course together; visiting the Butterfly House or the planetarium at the Creation Museum; feeding a camel, meeting our sloth, or our kangaroos and wallabies behind the scenes; or traveling back in time with our VR experience at the Ark.

With so many incredible experiences, it’s easy to see why so many guests choose the 3-Day Unlimited Combo and then add various experiences! If you can, we encourage you to go to the Creation Museum first, as it has a more in-depth message of the Bible and gives people a great foundation for visiting the Ark.

Purchase Your Tickets Online

Not only does prepurchasing your tickets save you time when you arrive, but it saves you money too! Our lowest prices are found online and vary depending on the day of the week or the season (winter features the lowest prices). If you’re looking to save money or skip the line, purchasing your tickets online is the best option. We also offer free admission to children 5–10 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at both attractions.

Arrive Early

During the summer months, the attractions get busier as the day progresses. Arriving right when we open allows you to start your adventure when it’s a little less busy (visiting midweek also helps with this). And, as a bonus, the animals in the zoos tend to be more active first thing in the morning, so consider visiting the zoo first if you or your children love animals.

Stay at a Partner Hotel

Our partner hotels have all been vetted by our team, so you can be confident in your choice when you use our helpful hotel search feature.

Bonus Tip!

We also have a bonus tip for you: Consider a guided tour. Inspire Tours has partnered with us to offer 90-minute guided tours through the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter. With “skip-the-line” access, these tours enhance your visit and help you and your family take home even more from the exhibits.

We hope to see you this summer at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum! Start planning your visit today!