Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that museums, outdoor attractions, and certain other facilities in the state can re-open Monday, June 8. As a result and after much research and counsel, Answers in Genesis and attorneys with First Liberty Institute have determined that AiG’s Ark Encounter and Creation Museum are able to comply with the state’s re-opening rules and will open Monday morning, June 8.
Ham also pointed out that with “our expansive gardens and outdoor zoos, the attractions can also handle many visitors outdoors. Inside the ship and the museum, staff will be diligent to maintain the state’s guidelines.”
On June 8, Creation Museum visitors will be among the first to experience the brand-new $1.3 million Stargazer Planetarium, as well as a new high-tech exhibit on the so-called “ape-men.” In July, a $3 million high-tech virtual reality experience, Truth Traveler, will open at the Ark Encounter. Earlier this year and before the shutdown, the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum finished first and second in USA Today’s “10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards” as the best religious museums in the United States, out of 20 nominees.