“Extraordinary … A celebration of play, inspiring fascination, reviving wonder.”
—New York Times

The Ark Is Docked!

Imagine yourself immersed in a favorite childhood tale. Five years in the making and occupying an 8,000-square-foot gallery, Noah’s Ark at the Skirball welcomes children and families to take this journey together.

Inspired by the ancient flood story, which has parallels in diverse cultures around the world, this one-of-a-kind new destination invites visitors of all generations to have fun—and to connect with one another, learn the value of community, and help build a better world.

Conduct a storm, help construct the Ark, and bask in the glow of a beautiful rainbow. Mingle with hundreds of fancifully handcrafted animals—from cuddly companions to life-sized puppets—all crafted from recycled materials and everyday objects, including bottle caps, bicycle parts, baseball mitts, croquet balls, mop heads, and rearview mirrors.

Unique to the Noah’s Ark experience are impromptu “happenings,” surprise interactions, and drop-in activities. Meet a puppet or two, hear stories, join in a music jam, or create a take-home art project. Check out the schedule of planned activities here.

The Skirball Center’s Ticketing Tips and Guidelines

Noah’s Ark tickets on FREE Thursdays are first-come, first-served only, subject to availability (no advance tickets), including for Members, with a limit of ten tickets distributed per party. FREE Thursday tickets are available at the admissions desk starting at 11:45 am.

Toddler ticket policy: There is no need to reserve advance Noah’s Ark tickets for children under 2. Tickets for your toddlers will be distributed at the admissions desk when you claim the rest of your party’s advance tickets.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The minimum adult/child ratio is 1/4. This policy will be enforced at the admissions desk when you claim your timed-entry tickets. Adults are 18 and up.

Prepare for your visit to The Skirball Center by downloading our mobile app—An Ark for All, developed specially for families with developmental disabilities and young children. An Ark for All is available for FREE in the App Store and on Google Play.