Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Christmas Experience
Tour the dazzling garden of lights, reflect on the true meaning of the season, enjoy a special holiday dinner, do some unique gift shopping, and more during this annual Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Christmas experience!
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ChristmasTown 2024
ChristmasTown will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on November 29, 2024–January 4, 2025, Tuesday through Saturday on select days (See the green days on the calendar.)
Join us in the evening at the Creation Museum for our free ChristmasTown event for only the cost of parking!
Please note that although most of the Creation Museum’s walk-through exhibits are not available to tour as part of the free ChristmasTown event extended hours, the museum’s main lobby, gift/book store, Noah’s Café (last meal served at 7:00 p.m.), Stargazer Planetarium, Legacy Hall, Palm Plaza, and the Special Effects Theater will be open during the ChristmasTown event extended hours.
| Experience | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Garden of Lights | FREE |
| Indoor Dramas (Legacy Hall) | FREE |
| Live Nativity | FREE |
| Creation Zoo | FREE |
| Children’s Playground | FREE |
| Encounter the Wonder SFX Show | FREE |
| The Christmas Star Planetarium Show | $9 adults/youth $6 for children (ages 5–10) |
| Discounted Christmas Parking | $10 per vehicle after 4:00 p.m. |
| Christmas Meal (available until 7:00 p.m). | See Dining |
| Walk-through Exhibits in the Museum (most available until 6:00 p.m.) |
See Ticketing Page |
Prices do not include Kentucky sales tax.
Indoor Dramas
Legacy Hall
Learn more about events surrounding the birth of Christ as you watch dramas performed indoors in Legacy Hall.
What Was the Christmas Star?
What was the mysterious star in the east that heralded the birth of Jesus and guided the wise men? Discover the truth about this special star in our 4K planetarium show with stunning 3D scenes.
Timed ticket required.
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Christmas Truths for Families
6:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday
Trace the promise of Christmas through Scripture and make an ornament to take home!
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7 C’s of Christmas
7:30 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday
Encounter the Christmas narrative through the 7 C’s of History and make an ornament to take home!
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Take a walk through the Creation Museum’s botanical gardens and view breathtaking light displays. Each year, we add new designs and more color throughout the garden trails so your experience is never the same.
Encounter the Wonder SFX Show
Watch this incredible, short animated show in our Special Effects Theater. This program captures the wonder of Christmas by beginning in Genesis and tracing Christ through the early pages of the Bible, to his birth, life, death, and resurrection.
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Creation Zoo
Kids of all ages love meeting the animals at our zoo, which gives guests a hands-on experience with God’s amazing creatures.
Buddy Davis Sculptures
See Buddy’s life-size dinosaurs lit up with festive lights throughout the botanical gardens.
Unique Christmas Gifts
Shop for one-of-a-kind, artisanal gifts, Christmas family DVDs and books, apparel, stuffed animals, ornaments, and much more in our gift shops! Impact lives around the world when you purchase fair trade items.
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Seasonal Food and Festive Treats
Enjoy a hearty, holiday meal or grab a steaming cup of hot cocoa or coffee.
Explore Exhibits
Visit with your admission ticket before the evening festivities and walk through biblical history as you explore exhibits that will inspire and challenge you to think biblically.
Exhibits are available until 6:00 p.m.
Included with Creation Museum admission.
Zip Lines
Get a bird’s-eye view of the colorful lights as you soar down the Screaming Raptor’s special 3-line Christmas course.
Ticket purchase required. Limited availability.
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at the Ark
Bring the family to celebrate ChristmasTime at the Ark Encounter! See the life-size Ark in rainbow-colored lights, shop for unique gifts, meet adorable zoo animals, and more!
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Creation Museum Location
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2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd.
Petersburg, KY 41080 (see directions)
Seven miles west of the Cincinnati Airport
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