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Creation Museum, Petersburg, KY

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Creation Museum

2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd · Petersburg, KY

Why you should go…

The Creation Museum presents a young Earth creationist reading of the Bible across 75,000 square feet of exhibits. You walk past dioramas of the Garden of Eden, dinosaur models and a 30-foot Allosaurus skeleton named Ebenezer, then visit the planetarium and a special effects theater with vibrating seats. Outside are botanical gardens, a zoo, zip lines and walking trails by a lake. It opened in 2007 and is run by Answers in Genesis.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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