Dinosaurs are fun to draw! Did you know that there is a way to draw dinosaurs from a biblical point of view? You will learn that and more in the ‘Drawing Dinosaurs’ workshop being offered as an “Answers for Kids” workshop.

Join Christian cartoonist and illustrator Dan Lietha for dinosaur drawing demonstrations and fun drawing lessons. Dan has been drawing for Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis since 1995 and is best known for the comic strips CreationWise and After Eden. Find out more about Dan and his ministry at his website.

This exciting workshop is designed for guests elementary aged and up! The cost is only $4.00 (with a discount available for members) and will take place on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 11:00 and 3:00. Reserve your tickets today by calling Customer Service at (800) 778-3390.

On April 7 and 8, Answers in Genesis staff photographers Marty and Deb Minnard conducted the Creation Museum’s first photography workshop. Deb had this to say about the experience:

The…workshop was a wonderful experience for Marty and I to teach. The people were enthusiastic, positive and talented. It is always gratifying to teach those who wish to learn. We were amazed and delighted by the quality of the images our students produced. We are looking forward to the next workshop.

The next workshop will be taking place on July 14 and 15. More details will be coming soon, but for now we want to leave you with some excellent pictures from the first workshop.

Neil W.

Jonathan D.

Kate V.

Clifford L.

Jaynie B.

You can see several more photos from each of these participants by viewing or clicking on the following slideshow:

Sponsored by Foto FX.

Not only do we have a scrapbooking day lined up at the start of May, but we have something special later in the month. If you or your mother would like to learn flower arranging skills, plan now to attend our class taught by award winning floral designer, Masami Kerby.

Masami will provide silk flowers to arrange as well as a genuine earthenware pot from the Middle East. If you have some flowers you would prefer to use, feel free to bring them in. The only supplies not provided are wire cutters and a glue guns, so bring them in if you have one.

This program is offered for a cost of $25 (which includes the vase) and will take place on May 27 at 1:00 in the afternoon. The class size is limited to ten so call Customer Service at 800-778-3390 to reserve your spot.
UPDATE May 18, 2009: Please note that reservations have closed for this class. Thank you.

The weather has been getting warmer lately, with many signs of spring appearing on the grounds of the Creation Museum, like the many thousands of flowers planted by our hard working grounds team. Many guests are taking advantage of the beautiful days to stroll through the botanical gardens. Not only can you experience the Resurrection Walk cell phone tour, but you can also find five bridges, picnic pavilions, and the Petting Zoo.

In fact the weather is nice enough that we are planning to hold our popular Snakes Alive in one of our garden pavilions. We expect to continue to do this during the warm months of the summer, so plan.

Come and visit the Museum soon to enjoy everything we have to offer. Also be sure to check our Events calendar to see what special events are being planned for the summer and beyond.

You can also enjoy the gardens through the photography from our first Photography Workshop. We will be posting selected pictures from the workshop in this space over the coming week, so come back to see what wonderful sights you can see!

Thursday evening was a beautifully clear night for gazing at the stars. We started out the evening outside focused on the bright star Sirius, and then a couple of the telescopes were focused on the planet Mercury. Dr. Lisle commented that it was the best view he had ever seen of this planet. As Mercury started to set we moved to the planet Saturn. The ringed planet was a beautiful sight, with its rings almost edge on and three of its moons, including the largest, Titan, were also visible. The Orion Nebula was another favorite sight in the night’s viewing. We concluded the evening looking at a wide selection of star clusters and galaxies.

Several other Stargazer’s Nights are planned throughout the summer. We plan for an exciting session outside with the telescopes; but if the skies are cloudy Dr. Lisle will head inside for a unique teaching session utilizing the state of the art digital projector and domed ceiling of the Planetarium. Either way this will be a one-of-a-kind journey through the cosmos that you will thoroughly enjoy and not soon forget.

UPDATE Because the May 29th event is sold out we have opened up a special new night on May 22!
In honor of our second anniversary and because the May 29th event sold out so quickly, 5-Year and Lifetime members can purchase admission on Friday, May 22, 2009 for half of the regular price ($12.50 plus tax)! This evening’s program will start at 8:30.
Please note: Lifetime members may purchase discounted tickets for their immediate family, otherwise this discount is not applicable to guest pass holders, only 5-Year and Lifetime Members.

May 29: SOLD OUT
On Friday, May 29, 2009 we will be holding a specially discounted Stargazer’s Night event. In honor of our second anniversary and to thank our members for their support, 5-Year and Lifetime members can purchase admission to the May 29 event for half of the regular price ($12.50 plus tax)! This evening will start at 8:30.
Please note: Lifetime members may purchase discounted tickets for their immediate family, otherwise this discount is not applicable to guest pass holders, only 5-Year and Lifetime Members.

Our next session of the summer will be on Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8:30. Tickets are $24.95 (5-Year and Lifetime Member’s price is $19.95).

And be prepared for an exciting session on Friday, August 28, 2009 at 8:00. In early September the planet Saturn will be turning edge on to the earth and its rings will actually seem to disappear. During this event on the 28th if Saturn is visible it will be very close to this condition and should be a unique experience as this only occurs every fifteen years or so. Tickets are $24.95 (5-Year and Lifetime Member’s price is $19.95). Reserve your tickets today by calling Customer Service at (800) 778-3390.