Noah’s Ark

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.

Or coordinate your visit with one of the following scheduled activities:

Toddler Tuesday Sing-Along—Every Tuesday, from 1:05 to 1:25 p.m., join our educators for circle time and singing with your little one.

Story Time at Noah’s Ark—Every Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m., listen as flood stories from cultures around the world are brought to life through the timeless tradition of oral storytelling.

The Nest—Between June 23 and July 23, during your visit to Noah’s Ark, welcome creatures to a new land through this participatory and play-based performance experience. Together with the Noah’s Ark performers, use found materials to construct homes and stories for both people and animals.

Special for summer! At select times during the week, wander outside Noah’s Ark and cool off in the Rainbow Mist Arbor in the arroyo garden.