The Ark Encounter features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old.
God established a covenant with man and the living creatures to never again flood the earth. He put the rainbow in the heavens as a sign of this covenant. The rainbow is a beautiful reminder that God cares for us and keeps his promises.
The large bow fin on top of the Ark catches the wind like a sail, but this structure is immovable and is designed to turn the ship to align with the wind similar to the way a weather vane lines up with the wind.
Today marks the seven-year anniversary of the opening of the Ark Encounter! We praise the Lord for these past seven years and for tens of thousands of families who have encountered the truth of God’s Word and the gospel.
The largest free-standing timber-frame structure in the world, our life-size Noah's Ark consists of 3.1 million board feet of lumber. Laid end to end, this lumber would stretch from Williamstown, Kentucky, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Ark's door reminds us that we need to go through a door to be saved. Jesus Christ is our one door to salvation, the "Ark" that saves us from God's judgement for eternity.
The Ark Encounter features a life-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Spanning 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high, this modern engineering marvel amazes visitors young and old.
For God so loved the world, that he sent his Son, Jesus Christ, to become a man to pay for our sins through his sacrificial death on the cross. Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, is our Passover whose blood can take away all of our sins.
On the third deck of our life-size Noah's Ark, you’ll find this impressive, illustrated timeline of biblical and world history, covering a 6,000-year period from creation to the 1800s.
Reaching just over 100 feet high at the top of the bow fin, the Ark stands about as tall as a ten-story building. The view of this massive structure from the front of Emzara’s Kitchen helps guests understand how Noah could have fit all those animals on board.
Since the Bible is the Word of God, and since God cannot make mistakes, then it follows that the Bible does not contain errors. This teaching, known as the doctrine of inerrancy, applies to the original manuscripts.
When God told Noah to build the ark to survive the flood he would send upon an exceedingly wicked world, he instructed Noah to put one door in the side of the ark.
“And set the door of the ark in its side” (Genesis 6:16).
Catching sight of this engineering marvel from the shuttle bus shatters childhood notions of a cute little bathtub ark. Stretching 510 feet in length, 85 feet in width, and 51 feet in height, our life-size Noah's Ark was built to biblical proportions, literally.
Reaching just over 100 feet high at the top of the bow fin, the Ark stands about as tall as a ten-story building. The view of this massive structure from the front of Emzara’s Kitchen helps guests understand how Noah could have fit all those animals on board.
The Lord instructed Noah to take food for his family and for all the animals (Genesis 6:21). Much of the vessel would have been filled with foodstuffs, water, and other items.
Did you know that we covered our life-size Noah's Ark in Accoya® wood? With this type of wood, it naturally weathers to a light silvery gray color and requires almost no upkeep.
When God told Noah to build the ark to survive the flood he would send upon an exceedingly wicked world, he instructed Noah to put one door in the side of the ark.
“. . . and set the door of the ark in its side” (Genesis 6:16).
The largest free-standing timber-frame structure in the world, the Ark consists of 3.1 million board feet of lumber. Laid end to end, this lumber would stretch from Williamstown, Kentucky, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
To provide fresh water on the ark, rainwater collected from the roof could be funneled to large, strategically placed storage tanks. A system of spigots and bamboo, or even copper pipes could have delivered water throughout the ark.
Our Pre-Flood World exhibit shows what the world may have looked like before the flood. The Bible explains that God created everything in six days approximately 6,000 years ago, and initially, everything was “very good” (Genesis 1:31).
The Ark Encounter is a one-of-a-kind attraction featuring dozens of world-class exhibits within its spacious interior. Themed exhibits allow visitors to experience what life may have been like on the Ark.
This one-of-a-kind themed attraction centers on a full-size Noah’s Ark, built to the dimensions in the Bible. Located in scenic Williamstown, Kentucky, the Ark Encounter is a family-friendly destination featuring a zoo, restaurant, zip lines, and more.
The Bible states that one day death and suffering will be no more. Right now, God is patiently delaying the final judgment to give people time to turn to him (2 Peter 3:9).
Current estimates from Ark Encounter researchers place 1,398 animal kinds on board the ark. Each of these animal kinds and their basic needs—such as food, water, and waste disposal—has been accounted for in the layout of our life-size Noah’s Ark.
By treating Noah’s ark and the flood as fairy tales rather than sobering reminders of divine judgement on a sin-filled world, these storybooks frequently trivialize the Lord’s righteous and holy character.
We are just days away from the first showing of The Horse and His Boy at the Ark Encounter. Tickets are still available, so get yours today! Learn more at .
Noah’s family may have used automated processes to handle many of the responsibilities related to animal care. Food and water systems could have been used to contain several days’ worth of nourishment, allowing creatures to eat and drink whenever they wanted.
The Bible explains that God created everything in six days approximately 6,000 years ago, and initially, everything was “very good” (Genesis 1:31). There was no suffering, disease, bloodshed, or death. What went wrong?
Many people believe that ancient man was not intelligent enough to design and build something as large and complex as the ark. But they failed to consider some important details.
Following the sacrifice Noah made after the flood, God established a covenant with both man and animals. The Lord used the rainbow as his promise that he would never again flood the entire earth.
"And of every living thing of all flesh, you shall bring two of every sort into the ark to keep them alive with you. They shall be male and female" (Genesis 6:19).
As you enter Noah’s world aboard the massive Ark, you’ll tour three decks filled with scores of world-class exhibit bays. These stunning exhibits allow you to experience what Noah’s life may have been like.
Over 200 legends of an ancient global flood exist around the world. They vary in their level of consistency with the biblical account, yet certain details are widely distributed. What is the best explanation for these differing flood legends?
"And God said, 'This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth'" (Genesis 9:12–13).
There’s so much to do and see at the Ark Encounter, and we want to make planning your visit a smooth process. Check out our daily calendar and plan for the activities that are most important to you.