Replica of Noah’s ark planned in Kentucky

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts.

Noah’s ark is coming to Kentucky.

Answers in Genesis, the Christian ministry behind the Creation Museum, plans to build a life-size replica of the biblical ark by 2014. If the plan comes to fruition, the ark will be part of a new theme park called Ark Encounter that, like the Creation Museum, aims to mix a literal take on the Bible with family fun.

The Creation Museum, also in Kentucky, is described on its comprehensive website as a ‘state-of-the-art 70,000-square-foot museum [that] brings the pages of the Bible to life.’ Exhibits include Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden; children playing near dinosaurs; and a movie called ‘Men in White’ that explores how the Bible and science match up.

Under the Ark Encounter portion of the website, Ken Ham, the president, chief executive and founder of Answers in Genesis-U.S. and the Creation Museum, explains why the group wants to build it. In part, he says, it’s to demonstrate how Noah could have built the ark. The effort also will teach visitors about ‘the geological aspects of the flood’ and help them gain an understanding of ‘God’s grace and mercy,’ he says.

Answers in Genesis has determined that the biblical wooden ship was 500 feet long and about 80 feet high, and plans to have a team of Amish builders construct the new version entirely of wood.

The Creation Museum is accepting donations to help make its ark a reality. The fundraising goal is $24.5 million, according to its website, and so far nearly $3.7 million has been raised.

ALSO:

Mystery of the orange goo solved! (For real this time)

Filched Lincoln documents recovered by National Archives

Student workers protest at Hershey’s, say their life not so sweet

-- Deborah Netburn