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FEBRUARY 27, 2026
We are excited to announce that as a part of our 2025-26 focus on the Creation story, Providence Academy is closing on February 27 and encouraging all families to meet us at the Creation Museum in Petersburg, KY. This special trip offers an exciting, hands-on opportunity to explore God’s creation together as a family. Providence Academy families can enjoy discounted group rates for the Creation Museum, the Ark Encounter, and partnering hotels (see discounts below).
TRIP OVERVIEW
At the Creation Museum you’ll walk through over 140 immersive exhibits where Bible history and creation science come to life — from dinosaur fossils and “dragons,” to a Starlab planetarium, 4D theater, botanical gardens, live zoo encounters, and daily interactive presentations.
The Creation Museum is in Petersburg, Kentucky (just 7 miles west of the Cincinnati airport).
More information on the Creation Museum
Experience Bible history at the life-size Noah’s Ark. Meet Noah, his family, and the animals on the Ark. The family-friendly Ark Encounter theme park near Cincinnati also features a zoo and timber-frame restaurant.
The Ark Encounter is in Williamstown, Kentucky, halfway between Cincinnati and Lexington and right off I-75 (43 miles from the Creation Museum).
More information on the Ark Encounter
PLAN YOUR TRIP
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Friday, February 27 at 1 PM
Join us for a special presentation in the lecture hall from guest speaker...
HOTELS
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Family of four estimated savings
Based upon the ticket and hotel savings for two adults & two youth, attending both the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter, and staying for two nights in a hotel.
Creation Museum Tickets:
$48
Adults = $17 savings each
Youth = $7 savings each
Ark Encounter Tickets:
$54
Adults = $20 savings each
Youth = $7 savings each
Average Hotel Cost:
$56
$28 savings each night
Total savings:
= $158
for each family (4) with the Providence Academy discounted rates.
FAQs
Do the hotels have complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, and hotel parking?
Yes, all our hotels listed will have complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, and hotel parking.
How much is parking at the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter?
Parking is on-site. Standard parking is $15 per vehicle ($20 for oversized).
Which hotels have an indoor pool?
Homewood Suites, LaQuinta Inn Suites, Tru, Hampton Inn, and Holiday Inn Express have indoor pools.
How do we get tickets at the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter?
Tickets will be available to pick up at the group check-in window at the ticket office. The tickets will be under your first and last name.
What are some other things to do during our stay?
Here are some suggested things to do to help you plan your day. Please allow a minimum of 6 hours for your visit.
Is there a map for the Creation Museum?
To help plan your day, view the map of the layout of the Creation Museum.
View the map of the Ark Encounter.
Are wheelchairs/ strollers available at both venues?
Strollers, manual wheelchairs, and ECVs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are welcome to bring their own. See accessibility options.
Can we take pictures at the venues?
Guests are welcome to take home lasting memories by photographing and recording the exhibits at the Creation Museum. However, any photography of the videos on monitors and in theaters is prohibited. Most videos are available for purchase in the bookstore.
What are the food options at the Museum and the Ark Encounter?
The Creation Museum offers a variety of meal options.
The Ark Encounter offers a variety of meal options.
What are the park hours for the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter?
The Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter will be open from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm (Wednesday-Sunday). Both venues are closed Sunday to Tuesday.
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