The centerpiece of the park is a large representation of Noah's Ark, based on the Genesis flood narrative contained in the Bible. It is 510 feet (155.4 m) long, 85 feet (25.9 m) wide, and 51 feet (15.5 m) high.
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You can easily spend at least a whole day visiting the Ark, the Ararat Ridge Zoo, enjoying a meal, and catching one of our dynamic, world-class speakers at the Answers Center. It will take 5–6 hours to take in the entire experience at a leisurely pace.
The two locations are just under an hour away from each other so it would be tricky to do both in one day. Seeing the actually size of the ark in person is really impressive and awe inspiring.
If you're planning a visit, here's what you need to know: these places are truly thought-provoking and incredibly well-done. You can tackle both in a day if you're up for it, but I recommend planning for at least two days to fully immerse yourself.
We visited for nine hours, time well spent. Interesting and Worth the Trip! The museum is very interesting and thought provoking. It is a good reminder of the basic truths of the Bible.
Is there free parking at the Ark Encounter? No parking is not free but they have a large parking lot and nice buses to drive you to the park. It is $15 for standard vehicles.
The Ark Encounter like many attractions is more busy during the weekends. If possible visit during the weekdays. But if you cannot weekends are fine. We visited on Memorial Day weekend 2023 and although it was busy in some areas the crowds were able to spread out to the many attractions.
How much is parking at the Creation Museum? $10 parking in their large parking lot easily accessed off the road. There is a portion set aside for oversized vehicles and RVs. There is about a ten minute walk into the creation museum through the garden once you buy tickets at the entrance next to the parking lot.
Allow at least 5–6 hours to visit the Ark Encounter attraction. Many people ask how much time to allow for a visit to the Ark Encounter and all that it has to offer.