Yours truly at the gates of . . .It was not until I arrived at Cincinnati and started reading a tourist brochure that I was reminded about the existence (and relative proximity) of the Creation Museum. I simply had to go there and see it for myself.
As you pull into Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, Kentucky, you are greeted by a large white stone gateway adorned with a silhouetted Stegosaurus. The Creation Museum’s uniformed security officers point you in the direction of parking and you join the couples, families and groups (mainly church groups, going by the number of church buses in the car park) making their way to purchase tickets. An adult ticket will set you back $US23.27. I must admit that I was very uncomfortable adding to the coffers of this place or those of “Answers in Genesis”, the group behind the Museum, but for reasons of research and curiosity I paid up.
The notice on the back of the ticket explained that “loud, disrespectful, destructive, obscene or abusive behavior or inappropriate dress will not be tolerated”, so I was on my best behaviour. I also made sure I was dressed. I was concerned about my ability to remain quiet and polite, but at this point I honestly felt like this was going to be a bit boring. I was mistaken.