Christmas in Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky
Tour the dazzling garden of lights, reflect on the true meaning of the season at the indoor nativity, watch a live drama, enjoy a special holiday dinner, do some unique gift shopping, and experience more during our free, annual ChristmasTown!
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ChristmasTown 2023
5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on November 24–December 30, Tuesday through Saturday (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 Nativity (Legacy Hall) | FREE |
| Indoor Dramas (Live on Thursday–Saturday) | FREE |
| Christmas Truths for Families (Thursday–Saturday) | FREE |
| Eden Animal Experience | 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
5:45, 6:30, 7:15 p.m.
(Live on Thursday–Saturday)
Learn more about events surrounding the birth of Christ as you watch dramas performed indoors in Legacy Hall.
Christmas Truths for Families
6:00, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday
Trace the promise of Christmas through Scripture and make an ornament to take home!
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Eden Animal Experience
Kids of all ages love meeting the animals at our zoo, which gives guests a hands-on experience with God’s amazing creatures.
Seasonal Food and Festive Treats
Enjoy a hearty, holiday meal or grab a steaming cup of hot cocoa or coffee.
Noah’s Café:
Closes at 7:00 p.m.
Noah’s Coffee and Ice Cream:
Closes at 8:00 p.m.
Tree of Life Café:
Closes at 8:00 p.m.
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.
Unique Christmas Gifts
Shop for one-of-a-kind, artisanal gifts, apparel, stuffed animals, books, DVDs, and much more!
Buddy Davis Sculptures
See Buddy’s life-size dinosaurs lit up with festive lights throughout the botanical gardens.
Garden of Lights
Stroll through the museum’s botanical gardens amid the breathtaking display of thousands of multi-colored lights.
Indoor Nativity
Step back in time as you view a realistic recreation of the events surrounding the night of our Savior’s birth. Reflect on the true meaning of Christmas as you watch Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus.
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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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 first 4K planetarium show with stunning 3D scenes.
Timed ticket required.
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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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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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