The Ark and Creation Museum at Christmastime
Visit the spectacular annual Christmas display of the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. See the most authentic full-size replica of Noah’s Ark and the Creation Museum where biblical history comes to life. Experience breathtaking lighted grounds, the 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark lit in changing rainbow colors, festive food, shopping and more.
Dates
December 2-4, 2026
3 Days
Pricing
Double: $1,400/person
Single: $1,620/person
Highlights
4 Meals
Creation Museum
Highlights of Kentucky and Cincinnati Tour with Local Guide
BB Riverboats Holiday Lunch Cruise
The Ark
Dinner at Emzara’s Kitchen
Moderate Activity Level
Reservation Info
Departure Info
Departing from: Decatur, Springfield, Litchfield, Troy, South County, Fairview Heights, Nashville, Mt Vernon, Evansville, Cape Girardeau
Tour Plan
Day 1 | Kentucky
We journey today through Illinois, Indiana and into Kentucky. In the late afternoon, we experience the wonder surrounding Christ's birth when we visit "ChristmasTime at the Creation Museum." Inside the museum, we will journey through a visual presentation of the history of the world based on the "7 C's of History: Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, Confusion, Christ, Cross, and Consummation." After all the festivities, we check into our hotel for a good night's rest.
Day 2 | Cincinnati/Kentucky
After breakfast, our local guide will show us many interesting sights in Cincinnati. Then we will cross the Ohio River into Kentucky to the historic Riverside Drive with its antebellum homes. While in Kentucky, we will also enjoy a breathtaking view of the Cincinnati skyline. Now we board the BB Riverboat and set sail on a holiday lunch cruise along the Ohio River. This afternoon we will visit the event, "ChristmasTime at the Ark Encounter." Here, we 'board' a full-scale replica of Noah's Ark, which offers us three floors to explore, we witness the Bible come to life while imagining what life would have been like living on the Ark. A dinner is included this evening at Emzara's Kitchen, a two-story casual restaurant, with a spectacular view of the Ark. Enjoy festive and traditional Christmas carols, or browse through the gift shops for Christmas gifts. (B,L,D)