Noah's Ark
Noah's Ark
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Kara79
Jupiter, FL762 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
We heard about this attraction while in church on day. We knew we were going to be in The Netherlands so we made sure to make a stop.
The boat is huge! My kids ( 10 and 13) were excited to get inside and to see everything. When you first walk in there is a big wooden deck that has many doors in the floor for the kids to play a game to find out what Noah would have had on his boat and not on his boat all those years ago. Kids had a blast opening them all.
You can see the beds that Noah build, but no one slept in. The plans and tools he used. There are movie rooms to sit and watch, but we never sat, too much to see. They have some live animals goats, kangaroos, and birds to name a few, but most are large life like structures.
The boat is 3 floors and things to do and see on each level.
I have read some not great reviews, but I think it is worth the admission and to go. The man that built this had a dream, and he achieved it by recreating Noah's Ark. To be able to see a story from the Bible up close and see the work that Noah had to do with no one believing in him, is fascinating.
There is a big cafeteria in the boat also.
The boat is huge! My kids ( 10 and 13) were excited to get inside and to see everything. When you first walk in there is a big wooden deck that has many doors in the floor for the kids to play a game to find out what Noah would have had on his boat and not on his boat all those years ago. Kids had a blast opening them all.
You can see the beds that Noah build, but no one slept in. The plans and tools he used. There are movie rooms to sit and watch, but we never sat, too much to see. They have some live animals goats, kangaroos, and birds to name a few, but most are large life like structures.
The boat is 3 floors and things to do and see on each level.
I have read some not great reviews, but I think it is worth the admission and to go. The man that built this had a dream, and he achieved it by recreating Noah's Ark. To be able to see a story from the Bible up close and see the work that Noah had to do with no one believing in him, is fascinating.
There is a big cafeteria in the boat also.
Written May 11, 2014
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Nojus2012
Dordrecht, The Netherlands29 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Not much real animals,atraction more for children than for adults..Is too expensive to spend €12,5 for this
Written March 17, 2016
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robymlh
Rorbas, Switzerland174 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
Architecture, shape and location within easy reach. may be combined with a walk at Dortrecht city.
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Written July 4, 2014
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RoadTrippre
Chantilly, VA45 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
Which we could have seen this replica but it's no longer there - its been moved and am not sure where.
Written April 24, 2016
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savencash
Harpers Ferry, WV63 contributions
May 2014 • Family
Massive replica of the Ark looks great from a distance. As you get closer to the Ark you notice 2 and 3 dimensional animal heads attached to the Ark as if they were looking out windows. Unfortunately this is done so poorly they look more like animal trophy heads mounted to a wall. Once inside the Ark you notice lots of wiring and lights that they didn't attempt to conceal. Also there are some "animal prints" on the floor leading you to some of the rooms, but there isn't a clear path to guide you throughout the Ark. The few live animals exceed the biblical record and some of the goats can cross over your head...so you need to be careful of falling poop pellets. Parts of the Bible story are told in different rooms for different age groups, but the story seems to have lost its meaning in translation. The restaurant food was not very good and the seating area was not stable in all sections, which made eating difficult. Sorry, but my recommendation is to pass on this attraction.
Written May 28, 2014
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ELear
Ancona, Italy3,045 contributions
Oct 2013 • Solo
What strikes you as you approach is the sheer size of the thing. It's absolutely huge - about a hundred yards long and towering up three or four storeys from ground level. Inside, though, it seemed a bit empty and tacky. You see how nails might have been made, a corner with a pair of plastic koalas and a pair of plastic pelicans, etc, possible sleeping arrangements for Noah and his family (bunk beds), etc. Others, especially people who believe in the literal accuracy of the bible story, may find a visit more rewarding than I did.
It seemed very child-friendly. At least, there were lots of families there with children, who were obviously enjoying themselves.
There's a cafeteria on the top deck, with a lift if you don't want to tackle the stairs, and a souvenir shop downstairs.
You can get there by bus from outside the station. It takes about ten minutes.
It seemed very child-friendly. At least, there were lots of families there with children, who were obviously enjoying themselves.
There's a cafeteria on the top deck, with a lift if you don't want to tackle the stairs, and a souvenir shop downstairs.
You can get there by bus from outside the station. It takes about ten minutes.
Written February 11, 2014
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Valentina
Jakarta, Indonesia89 contributions
Dec 2012 • Couples
Somewhere in Dordrecht, one less famous cities of The Netherlands, lies Noah's Ark. You can easily get there with public transport and a little walk. The area is a little deserted, but you will spot the ark immediately because the ark is very big!
I actually really like the idea of building Noah's ark in modern times, I think it can be educational and can be an alternative touristic attraction. it's an impressive idea. Yet, I was a bit disappointed because the user experience is a little bit... flat. Other than the size of the ark, I wasn't blown away by decorations, the world creation story, or the fake animals. The signage is a little sloppy too, you can easily get lost in there (but not in a bad way).
I hope that the management can develop more of this ark so that it worth the entrance fee. I was paying too much for something that is still under-developed.
I actually really like the idea of building Noah's ark in modern times, I think it can be educational and can be an alternative touristic attraction. it's an impressive idea. Yet, I was a bit disappointed because the user experience is a little bit... flat. Other than the size of the ark, I wasn't blown away by decorations, the world creation story, or the fake animals. The signage is a little sloppy too, you can easily get lost in there (but not in a bad way).
I hope that the management can develop more of this ark so that it worth the entrance fee. I was paying too much for something that is still under-developed.
Written October 9, 2013
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ShaunH290
London, UK3,022 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
We visited with our ten year old daughter on a Saturday (closed Sunday) and this was the reason that we came to this part of the Netherlands for a long weekend. It is impressive. The sheer scale and size need to be seen to be appreciated. It is a bit difficult to locate - our AA Route map failed at the final hurdle of getting from the ring road but we stopped in a shopping street in Dordrecht and asked - a quick hand drawn map later and we were there in no time. Hopefully a sat nav would be faster but never mind! Signs around the town would help.
There is nothing quite like this anywhere else. We drove from London via the Channel Tunnel - apparently you could do it in five hours but we stopped in Bruges on the way to Port Zeelande and then drove in the next day. Having built this enormous craft, the makers are apparently populating it with more things as time goes on, so I think there will be more to see later. However, there are already lots of displays, including live animals and dioramas, even a Disney cartoon showing on a loop system. We did not know how much there was before we went. There is even a cafe/restaurant inside.
The guy who set it all up should be congratulated. Well worth the entrance fee.
There is nothing quite like this anywhere else. We drove from London via the Channel Tunnel - apparently you could do it in five hours but we stopped in Bruges on the way to Port Zeelande and then drove in the next day. Having built this enormous craft, the makers are apparently populating it with more things as time goes on, so I think there will be more to see later. However, there are already lots of displays, including live animals and dioramas, even a Disney cartoon showing on a loop system. We did not know how much there was before we went. There is even a cafe/restaurant inside.
The guy who set it all up should be congratulated. Well worth the entrance fee.
Written March 5, 2013
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kramer51b
Sydney, Australia44 contributions
We visited the Ark mid December. It's impressive from the outside...absolutely massive. We reluctantly paid the steep 9 Euro pp entrance fee after being assured by staff it was worth it. Well it wasn't. Its basically a shell. There is a short video on the construction of the ark, but it's only in Dutch (which we don't speak). There was a single information board about the great flood, some fake animals in the large wooden pens and that's basically it. They are still finishing it off inside...a restaurant is going in, but really, what do you put in an ark? You can't fill it with animals...it wouldn't be humane and it's not designed like a zoo. So possibly a whole lot more interesting, multi- lingual information might push it over the line. Until then though, 9 Euro pp is too much to pay. You could get away with a walk around the outside (for nothing), take some pics and save your $.
Written December 23, 2012
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia54,550 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We caught a glimpse of this absolutely vast construction while on the boat to another sight. The area where we saw Noah's Ark was close to what is called Krimpen aan de Ijssel, east of Rotterdam. At the time we were travelling from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk. We did not visit Noah's Ark, as it was impossible at that time, and as we learnt later, it was closed. Apparently its modern creator wants to spread the message of the BIble..... But the sheer vastness of the size of this vessel is just amazing. Just as amazing is the fact it carries so much inside it! It has five decks and it has live animals as well as images of animals and animals made of plastic. There are also mannequins of Noah, his sons, and their wives, as well as exhibits on the great flood! Additionally there are CCTV cameras, an elevator, a restaurant, conference facilities, and a theatre. The Ark, which cost an estimated five million euros, is made from 21 transport barges and 12,000 Swedish pine trees, anong other materials! But it has no engine, so it cannot sail on its own! It needs a bit of help to move along the water, like several tugboats! Having been judged by the authorities as not quite seaworthy and lacking sufficient safety requirements, it now is undergoing some tender loving care....
Written February 14, 2019
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Where is it today April 29, 2016? Can I visit?
Written April 29, 2016
How can one get to your site , usin public transportation from Rotterdam?
Written July 13, 2015
How do I get to the ark from Rotterdam, using public transportation?
Written July 13, 2015
I'm sorry we cruised by it on a Viking Longship and did not stop. I imagine there are tours from Rotterdam.
Written July 14, 2015
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