Christmas at the Creation Museum

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Christmas at the Creation Museum will be from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM on November 28, 2025–January 3, 2026, Thursday through Saturday on select days.

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The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Christmas Experience!

Bring the family for an unforgettable evening of festive lights, a live nativity, holiday dining, gift shopping, and more, for the price of parking.

Schedule is subject to change.
Prices do not include Kentucky sales tax.
Christmas meals in Noah’s Café available until 7:00 PM.

Two Ways to Experience Christmas at the Museum

Whether you’re looking for an evening filled with festive lights and holiday music or a full-day adventure exploring the Creation Museum’s world-class exhibits and a festive evening, we’ve got the perfect option for you. Choose the experience that fits your visit!

Aerial view of ark encounter during the Christmas season

Christmas at the Creation Museum

During the Christmas at the Creation Museum event, the museum’s main lobby, gift/book store, Noah’s Café, Stargazer Planetarium, Legacy Hall, Palm Plaza, and the Special Effects Theater will be open during the evening.

Time	5:00 PM–8:30 PM
Admission (Museum exhibits not included)	FREE
Parking	$15 (Standard) $20 (Oversized)

Full Experience

The amazing exhibits inside the Creation Museum are available for paid-admission guests during the published daytime hours until 5:00 PM.

Time	10:00 AM–5:00 PM (Daytime: Exhibits Open) 5:00 PM–8:30 PM (Evening: Christmas Event)
Admission	Ticket Required
Parking	$15 (Standard) $20 (Oversized)

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Featured Christmas Activities

Live Nativity

Follow the star to enjoy a live nativity at our Wonders of Creation Stage in the Creation Zoo.

Indoor Dramas

5:45 PM and 7:30 PM

Learn about events surrounding the birth of Christ as you watch prerecorded dramas indoors in Legacy Hall.

Schedule subject to change.

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Garden of Lights

Take a walk through the Creation Museum’s botanical gardens and view breathtaking light displays.

More Amazing Experiences

Plants of the Bible Conservatory

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Planetarium Show

SFX Show: Encounter the Wonder

Creation Zoo

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Seasonal Food and Treats

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Christmas Shopping

Children’s Playground

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Zip Lines

Special Events

TrueSong Christmas Concerts: 6:30 PM on Select Nights

Join our resident artist TrueSong for an exciting Christmas concert with fun for the whole family!

Schedule subject to change.

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Christmas at the Ark Encounter

Bring the family to celebrate during our Christmas at the Ark Encounter event! See the life-size Ark in rainbow-colored lights, shop for unique gifts, meet adorable zoo animals, and more on select days!

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