Creation Museum

The Natural Wonders series on the Travel Channel caught my attention recently. Most of us enjoy learning new things and these programs are entertaining and informative. Our kids liked watching Nature programs on PBS when they were younger. Kratz Creatures led the way. But if you're like me you prepare your face for the "evolution cringe" that will occur at least by the end of the program if not sooner. I can't tell you how many times I've seen a great animal program only to have it spoiled with a forced statement like "and billions of years ago" or "and that's the story of our ancestors".

No longer presented as theory, it's becoming more and more common to hear evolution voiced in a factual context. There are few of us who can even attempt to stand against the "great" scientific minds of our day. Try it and you'll see – people have bought into evolution without even thinking it over. But, Answers in Genesis answers the call in a big way.

Our family just returned from a visit to the Answers in Genesis Creation Museum in Hebron, KY (very close to the KY/OH border). Stuck away in no-man's land, this unassuming (from the outside) building contains hours of scientific and Biblical answers to questions of evolution vs. creation.

The museum has a themed path. It takes you through the "7 C's". From Creation to Consummation you'll learn of the Fall, death and destruction and a God who loves you. Yes, the gospel is as firmly presented as I've ever seen it. A major focus of the museum is the global flood of Noah's day. Dinosaurs and the universe are also greatly presented.

It may not be as large as a Smithsonian but the facilities are every bit as emaculate and entertaining.

We questioned whether we should visit the planetarium – mostly due to the added cost. We opted to see it and most of the kids said it was their highlight. I've only been to a couple of planetariums but this was much better. Like everything else in the museum, the universe is presented from a Biblical world-view I'm sure you'll not find at most planetariums. And the purely-video (dome-view) presentation is top notch. One definitely gets the feeling that the universe cannot be by chance and it can't be billions of years old.

I'd really recommend this to everyone – especially if you are interested in the ongoing Creation vs. Evolution debate.

Trip Notes

About 250 miles from our house (200 miles from the TN/KY border). It took us 4 hours to get home in bad weather.

We stayed in a Country Inn and Suites in Hebron. A couple of notes on the hotel: Complete with indoor pool and an extensive complimentary breakfast that was very good (included make-it-yourself-waffles) this "suites" was perfect for our large family. They have complimentarty cookies at the front desk at almost all times. They were out of Chocolate Chip but had a chocolate/cranberry that was pretty good. The chlorine level in the indoor pool must not have been right as the kids' skin turned red one night after swimming (ouch!). All in all, we would stay there again (and maybe test that chlorine). It's only about 10 minutes from the museum and 15 to Cincinnati.

We spent ~$110 on admission (including planetarium). Kids get in free on Tuesdays (during Winter) with purchase of adult – but you have to mention it or bring your coupons (pdf) because they won't bring it up first!

Lunch was great in the Noah Café at the museum and was not too expensive.