Ark Encounter
Experience the 15-year celebration of Deaf Days in 2025! Purchase a 2-day Combo Ticket to experience Deaf Days at the Ark Encounter on April 11, 2025, and the Creation Museum on April 12, 2025. If you choose to attend only one of the attractions, single day tickets can be purchased on-site the day of the event.
Register before March 20 to purchase a discounted special-edition 15-year anniversary T-shirt.
Register online to ensure your place at this conference!
Price: Adult (ages 18–59)–$89.99
Senior (ages 60+)–$79.99
Youth (ages 11–17)–$49.99
Children (ages 0–10)–Free
Friday, April 11, at the Ark Encounter | |
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10:30 a.m. | Opening Session—Celebrating 15 Years |
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Ark Encounter Exhibits—ASL Interpretation Available |
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Lunch (available for purchase) |
2:00 p.m. | Ark Encounter Tactile Experience for Deaf-Blind |
2:00 p.m. | ASL-Interpreted Zip Line Tour* | Book Online or In Person |
3:30 p.m. | ASL-Interpreted Zip Line Tour* | Book Online or In Person |
Saturday, April 12, at the Creation Museum | |
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Creation Museum Main Exhibits—ASL Interpretation Available |
10:00 a.m. | Children’s Program by Deaf Streetlight |
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. | Lunch (available for purchase) |
2:00 p.m. | Creation Museum Tactile Experience for Deaf-Blind |
2:00 p.m. | ASL-Interpreted Zip Line Tour* | Book Online or In Person |
3:00 p.m. | ASL-Interpreted Zip Line Tour* | Book Online or In Person |
4:00 p.m. | Ken Ham: "Genesis 1–11: The Foundation for Everything" ASL Interpreted |
6:30 p.m. | Fellowship |
7:00 p.m. | Deaf-Led Worship Service |
*Guests must sign up in advance for a zip line tour, at least 15 min. prior to the scheduled times. |
Our partner hotels offer special rates to Ark Encounter guests. To receive these rates please book your hotel at: arkencounter.com/places-to-stay.
Q: Can I register by mail and/or pay by check?
A: Online registration and credit card payment is the only method by which we can process registrations.
Q: Will I receive registration confirmation through the mail?
A: When you complete your registration, you should receive immediate confirmation on the screen (with an order number); this will be followed by an email confirmation. Be sure to keep your confirmation email for your records. Nothing will be sent to you in the mail.
Q: What is the closest airport to the Ark Encounter/Answers Center?
A: The Greater Cincinnati/N. KY Airport (CVG) is located about 10 minutes from the Creation Museum and 45 minutes from the Ark Encounter.
Q: Are there any discounts on hotels?
A: Our partner hotels offer special rates to Ark Encounter guests. To receive these rates, please book your hotel at ArkEncounter.com/places-to-stay.
Q: Does registration for the event include meals?
A: Registration does not include meals. Food is sold in the Answers Center lobby and Emzara’s Buffet at the Ark Encounter, and in Noah’s Café and Palm Café at the Creation Museum. There will be light refreshments served during the fellowship before the worship service on Saturday.
Q: What if I need to cancel?
A: All sales are final and there are no refunds except for health reasons. Cancellations requested in writing 60 days prior to the event will be refunded, minus a 25% cancellation fee. Refunds requested less than 60 days prior to the event will be refunded, minus a 50% cancellation fee.
Q: What if I am only visiting for one of the days?
A: If you plan to visit only one day, please purchase a general admission ticket on-site that day.
Q: Are tickets available on-site?
A: Yes! Please ask for the Deaf Days combo ticket discount at checkout.
Q: Is everything interpreted?
A: All keynote sessions, animal encounters, and theatrical productions will be interpreted. Interpreters will be stationed throughout the attractions during a specific period of time. Please see the schedule for details.
Q: Will every film have subtitles, or only specific showtimes during the day?
A: All planetarium shows at the Creation Museum will be captioned, as are most of the videos throughout the exhibits. The VR theater at the Ark is NOT captioned.
Q: Where can I pick up my prepurchased T-shirt?
A: T-shirts will be available to pick up on-site at both the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum. A table will be inside the Answers Center at the Ark Encounter and in the Welcome Center at the Creation Museum. T-shirts are only available for purchase online.
Q: What accommodations are provided for the Deaf-Blind?
A: We make every effort to have enough interpreters for our Deaf-Blind guests. Please be sure to include your request when registering. A special tactile experience will be provided for our Deaf-Blind guests. No reservation is necessary for this experience. See the Deaf Days schedule for details.
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