Full Experience
The amazing exhibits inside the life-size Ark remain available for paid-admission guests during the published daytime hours until 5:00 PM.
At Christmas time, the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky presents ChristmasTime, an annual holiday event that turns the full-scale 510-foot Noah’s Ark into a festive light display and biblical celebration.
Key Highlights & Features
Illuminated Ark & Rainbow Lights: The massive Ark structure is lit up with colorful light displays, including rainbow projections symbolizing the biblical covenant.
Laser Light Shows: Outdoor projections are cast onto the side of the 510-foot Ark, depicting holiday displays, music-synced animations, and story shows like March of the Animals.
Sea of Lights Garden: The expansive grounds feature hundreds of thousands of multi-colored lights wrapping trees, structures, and topiaries throughout the property.
Answers Center Programming: Indoor holiday performances take place inside the climate-controlled venue, featuring live musical concerts (including resident group TrueSong), animated Christmas shorts, and live theater productions.
Ararat Ridge Zoo: Visitors can walk through illuminated paths at the outdoor zoo, view live animals, or visit indoor areas like the conservatory.
Family Activities & Dining: Festive options include rides on the custom Christmas carousel, holiday shopping in the large gift shop, and seasonal buffet dining at Emzara’s Buffet.