Tips for Visiting the Creation Museum

Planning a trip to the Creation Museum in Kentucky? Here are a few tips to keep in mind before your visit.

1. Arrive early.

There is so much to see at the museum and you won’t want to miss a thing.  I’ve read that you can see everything in 3-4 hours but I can’t disagree more.

My motto is, “It’s better to have more time, than not enough time.” So, why not plan on spending a complete day or two (yes, it could take that long depending on how interested you are), if you don’t need that much time, you won’t have any problems finding something else to do in nearby Cincinnati.

2. Be prepared to read. A lot.

There is a ton of reading and by the end of our visit, our heads were spinning. Audio tours may not be offered (but would certainly be a welcome addition), however, if you plan ahead, you can reserve a spot on a Closer Look tour.

Led by AiG scientists and speakers, the Closer Look tours offer guests a guided tour through the museum. You can visit the events page to see if a tour will be offered during your visit and to reserve your space.

3. Plan ahead.

There is much to see and you won’t want to miss anything. Prior to your visit, you can visit the Creation Museums website and find out what workshops and special programming will be offered during your visit so you can plan your day before your arrival.

In addition to the museum displays, there are several movies that are shown at various times throughout the day, special programs, children’s activities, a petting zoo, botanical garden (with a free cell phone audio tour) and Stargazers Planetarium (for an additional cost, but HIGHLY recommended).

4. Visit during the week for less crowds.

We visited during Christmas break and it was very crowded. If you want to avoid the crowds, visit during the week if at all possible. If that doesn’t work for you, be patient, once you get through the admission lines you’ll discover that the museum is a pretty big place.

I do suggest that you buy your tickets to the planetarium as soon as you arrive and make sure that you arrive early for all movies and special programming to assure that you’ll have a seat.

5. Consider purchasing an annual pass.

Depending on the size of your family, or ages of your children, it may cost less or just a bit more to purchase an annual membership than one day pass. Family memberships start at $178.95 and allow your family free admission during the duration of your membership, invitations to members-only events, and allow you to support the AiG ministry.

6. Save money by visiting on a free or discounted day.

The Creation Museum offers several free days and special pricing to various groups at select times of the year, such as the 2012 Winter Homeschool Days. 

Free Days for 2012 include: 

Mothers: May 13 (Mother’s Day)

Fathers: June 17 (Father’s Day)

Veterans: May 28 (Memorial Day),  July 4 (Fourth of July), November 11 (Veterans Day)

All guests: December 24, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Christmas Eve)

Children under five years old: Always free

Find out about special promotions by following the Creation Museum blog, and/or on  Twitter, and Facebook.

Have you visited the Creation Museum? What helpful tips would you add?

2012 Winter Homeschool Days at the Creation Museum

It’s nearly time for the Winter 2012 Homeschool Days at the Creation Museum! This is a perfect opportunity for homeschool families to save money while supplementing their homeschool curriculum with a fun field trip!

Just look at what the Creation Museum has in store for you: 

The Creation Museum presents a unique and unparalleled experience, a walk through time portraying significant, life-altering events from the past, illuminating the effects of biblical history on our present and future world. Be prepared to experience history in a completely unprecedented way. Our state-of-the-art exhibits, Stargazer's planetarium, life-sized dinosaur animatronics and beautiful outdoor gardens with paved walking trails and petting zoo make this an exciting addition to every homeschool curriculum.

Weekdays, from January 2 until February 29, 2012, the Creation Museum will offer discounted admission to homeschool families. Prices are as follows:

Adults, age 13 and up- $12                                                                                                       Children, ages 5 to 12- $8                                                                                                  Planetarium- $5

If you’d like to take advantage of the savings offered by visiting the Winter Homeschool Days at the Creation Museum, please print and present this PDF when purchasing your tickets at the ticket counter. The pricing is ONLY offered with this coupon!

As an added bonus, homeschooling families may present their admission tickets in Noah’s Cafe or the Dragon Hall Bookstore to receive a 5% discount on all purchases.

If you have any questions, regarding the 2012 Winter Homeschool Days, please contact Eddie Lutz at 859-240-6642 or by email at elutz@creationmuseum.org.  The Creation Museum is located at 2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd. Petersburg, KY, just outside of Cincinnati.

Though we haven’t attended a homeschool day, my family did have the opportunity to visit the museum. You may enjoy reading about our visit at The Creation Museum: Field Trip Friday. 

Coming up, later this week, I’ll be sharing tips for visiting the Creation Museum,  my family’s favorite creation resources and links, and other places to visit in nearby Cincinnati. I hope you’ll stop back!

Have you been to the Creation Museum or do you plan to visit during the 2012 Winter Homeschool Days?   

Homeschool Days at the Creation Museum

 

After planning to visit for years, my family finally stopped at the Creation Museum for the first time this past December and we LOVED it! I was excited to see that the museum will once again be offering Homeschool Days during the months of September and October and now that we’ve moved back to nearby Ohio, I’m hoping my family can visit again!

From Sept. 1 - Oct. 27, the Creation Museum will offer special prices for Homeschool families. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, admission will be only $12 for adults (13 and up) and $8 for children (5-12).  The Stargazer's Planetarium is also specially priced at $5.

Plus, when you visit Noah’s Cafe or the Dragon Hall Bookstore, you will receive a 5% discount on all purchases when you present your admission ticket at the time of purchase.

If you’d like to take advantage of this special Homeschool offer, you will need to print and present this PDF coupon at the Creation Museum on the day of your visit. 

If you have any questions about the Fall Homeschool Days, you can contact Eddie Lutz at 859-240-6642 or email elutz@creationmuseum.org.

The Creation Museum                                                                                                                      2800 Bullittsburg Church Rd.
Petersburg, KY 41080