Countdown until Christmas season!
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.
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!
During the Christmas at the Creation Museum event, the museum’s main lobby, gift/book store, Sprig & Stone Casual Dining, Stargazer Planetarium, Legacy Hall, 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)
|
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, Exhibits Closed) |
| Admission |
Ticket Required |
| Parking |
$15 (Standard)
$20 (Oversized)
|
Follow the star to enjoy a live nativity at our Wonders of Creation Stage in the Creation Zoo.
Join our resident artist, TrueSong, for a family Christmas concert featuring original songs and some traditional favorites!
Schedule subject to change.
Take a walk through the Creation Museum’s botanical gardens and view breathtaking light displays.
This is our second time visiting the museum but the first time seeing the Christmas show, and it was awesome! We came all the way from Florida to see this event. Keep doing it every year. God bless you!
Loved everything! We come every year, and it gets better every year. Thank you.
I’m so amazed! It has totally exceeded my expectations! Taking brochures home to friends and family. I’m so happy we did this instead of Gatlinburg.
Came from Niagara Falls, NY, and been to the Ark and museum before but couldn’t wait to come for Christmas, and it was amazing! Thank you!
Second year coming for Christmas events. Very much enjoy! Brought my parents with us this year.
Absolutely incredible. Had the most awesome experience. Thank you so very much.
Absolutely love this place! Thank you to all who made this experience exceptional for our family.
Awesome experience. Lights were fantastic.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful spiritual experience. Merry Christmas and blessings to all!
Great experience, wonderful Christmas celebration. Thank you!
—Cortney W.
Lights were beautiful; [we] had a great time. My husband gave me this trip as my 70th birthday gift. The last time we were here was in 2008. Great to see the progress and continued faithful narrative.
Loved the outdoor fires. The conservatory didn’t disappoint. We even experienced some snow while we were here, which was unplanned! We came mostly for the lectures and talks given by staff but really enjoyed the lights. We’ve been before and can tell the lights and decorations have been updated.
Kids loved the 4D experience and the playground. I loved the lights!
Wonderful! Especially at Christmastime.
The museum exhibits are so well done; I was totally impressed. I also learned a lot I didn’t know about the chronological order of biblical events, so it was really a learning experience for me in a lot of ways. The outdoor Christmas lights on the grounds were an added treat that I didn’t know about ahead of time. They were beautiful also! Both the Ark and museum were truly wonderful to visit, and I will highly recommend them.
Just a great educational experience. Loved the dragons and dinosaurs. Very nicely decorated for Christmas.
—Art S.
It was wonderful! A lot of reading. I really appreciated the coatracks—what a wonderful amenity! The Christmas lights outside were wow—glorious! It was beautiful! Great job.
I came for ChristmasTown this time. But every time I come, my stress level goes down. The atmosphere is just calming, especially the gardens. I left tonight with joy in my heart! Loved talking to zookeepers and other volunteers. Just always see God working in people’s lives. I do enjoy [the exhibits] and lectures. I learn something every time I come and am encouraged in my walk with God.
—Phyllis G.
Great experience. A wonderful blessing. Christmas lights were great!
—Gary S.
Highlight was attending Christmas with Ken and Mally. My wife and I have lifetime passes. Fully support AiG.
—Mark P.
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. As a family, we appreciated the frequency and cleanliness of all the bathrooms. We enjoyed several of the interactive sections for children. The walk with the Christmas lights was beautiful. We hope to come back when it’s warmer and enjoy other attractions!
—Ashely C.
My favorite part about visiting the Creation Museum is the speakers and educational classes. This was the first time we have visited during the Christmas season, and it was understandable that there was only one speaker the day we visited (Dr. Rivera—thoroughly enjoyed getting to hear her presentation!) and no classes/workshops that we’ve enjoyed in the past. The Christmas lights were beautiful! My whole family loved the pleasant Christmas background music that played all around the Creation Museum campus all day! My personal new favorite was our first visit to the new greenhouse. One of my daughters is in her first college year of a landscaping program, and she and I had a blast slowly taking in all of the plants you have on display. We look forward to visiting again in the future!
—Michelle L.
Loved the lights!
—Nancy H.
We really enjoyed the Wallaby Walkabout area, petting the goats, the new conservatory, and the exhibit that displays biblical character biographies alongside the historical/archaeological proofs. The large dioramas of Adam naming the animals up through the building of the ark are always a favorite. We spent a lot of time in the area that contrasts the opposing worldviews, and our older children learned a lot through reading there. We enjoyed the Christmas lights even though it was chilly!
—Jennifer F.
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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