Christ of the Ozarks
Christ of the Ozarks
4.5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Built in 1967, this 7-story memorial statue of Jesus is on the grounds of The Great Passion Play and overlooks Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
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Dan556
Rock Hill, SC1,140 contributions
Jun 2023
On our recent road trip through Arkansas, my wife and I added this stop to our itinerary. GPS directed us right to the statue, after a curving drive back through the Passion Play property. The statue is viewable from both the back and the front. Viewing is free, but donations are requested at the entrance kiosk. There is also a gift shop with souvenirs.
Written July 1, 2023
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John Justice
Madison, MS14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
My first view of the statue took my breath away. After spending time walking all around and viewing from different angles, I realized that its size literally helped to "make much of Jesus". There's something about it that forces us to consider who Jesus is and who He claimed to be. I encourage both believers and those who have yet to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior to visit and ask the Lord to reveal Himself in a way that maybe you have never experienced.
Written November 6, 2023
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Sandy O
Sauk City, WI1,280 contributions
Jun 2021
This statue was built in 1966 and is 67 feet high. You can only take in how big this is by stopping. We parked in the parking lot below and walked up the pedestrian walkway, but others drove the rode to the top. I guess we didn't see signage to show you could, but it would have been welcomed on a record high heat day.
Regardless, this is a great stop when you are in the area. There is no cost, and you can walk around the statue. I would recommend going during the day when there is no passion play going on so that it is less crowded.
Regardless, this is a great stop when you are in the area. There is no cost, and you can walk around the statue. I would recommend going during the day when there is no passion play going on so that it is less crowded.
Written July 20, 2021
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Justin A
Atlanta, GA29 contributions
Sep 2024 • Friends
The statue is a must-see in Eureka Springs, but it could benefit from more context about its history, especially regarding the controversial figure who erected it, Gerald L. K. Smith. The area around it feels somewhat like a Bible-themed Disneyland, which didn’t quite resonate with me. While it's worth visiting, I found the overall vibes a bit unsettling.
Written September 2, 2024
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Katherine C
2 contributions
Aug 2021
Amazing to see up close and personal this monument of Christ. What a blessing to be able to have this statue for others to enjoy. The literature on the building of the statue is posted near by. There is an area for praying, meditation or contemplation near by. Along with the Passion Play which is a MUST see, exceptional experience I highly recommend going here! Also available at this same site is the Holy Land Tour which takes you on a trip back in time to the days of Jesus. There are gift shops, snack stations, museums, etc, that make this a whole day or evening event.
Written August 6, 2021
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Departure597967
Metamora, IL19 contributions
Jul 2020
My husband and I did the Backstage tour, the Holy Land Tour then attended the Passion Play later that evening. Everything was excellent. The only complaint I had was that it was very hot. I would recommend going in cooler weather if you don’t tolerate the heat well. Most of of the tour was walking some riding but they weren’t allowed to have the air conditioning on in the bus tour part because of Covid. I would love to go back and do it again when it’s not so hot.
Written July 19, 2020
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Jason S
13 contributions
Jul 2022
Awesome experience. They have someone at the front who will talk with you and hand you a map and directions while being friendly. They accept donations so there is no charge for this exhibit and parking is ample. You have the option of parking and walking up maybe 1/4 of a mile on a gentle hill or you can drive up the hill and either part even closer or see the backside from the car. There is a gazebo and small prayer garden off to the right of the back of of the statue. On the pedestrian walkway entrance to your left are several stones with Biblical messages etched into stone, some of which are unfortunately illegible and worn away. There is more to do on this site, including the Bible Museum and the passion play. The statue itself we lingered for 10 - 15mins at while to enjoy the full set of experience I would allow 3 hours
Written July 25, 2022
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J N
4 contributions
Jun 2021
We traveled specifically with a group of friends to go to see this play as part of a long weekend. The play was great, but the seating was not. It was hard, stadium seats and not comfortable for 1 1/2 hour play. Still, was worth the performance.
Written June 24, 2021
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Theresa M
Arnold, MO7 contributions
May 2022
I have been here many times. It is a wonderful spiritual experience, The architecture is amazing. Nice gift shop and a Holy Land tour is available. This is where the Passion Play is held from Memorial Day through October. It is outdoors.
Written May 19, 2022
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Chelsea H
Dallas, TX702 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
I haven't been to Rio yet, but I'm pretty sure they make it easier to visit Christ the Redeemer up on a mountain than driving out to Jesus of the Ozarks. There's heaping amounts of signage leading to the Holy Land and Passion Play sections, but it's difficult to figure out where to just see the statue.
We arrived just after 3 on a Thursday in off-season so the place was practically deserted. After parking by the main office we walked down by the RV parking and studied the big map--it concentrated on cycling trails. We took the Genesis hiking path and made it to the statue easily enough. There are plenty of opportunities for photos and odd music playing on a speaker.
We stayed in Eureka Springs and you can see the statue off in the distance from downtown. That's almost cooler than getting up close.
We arrived just after 3 on a Thursday in off-season so the place was practically deserted. After parking by the main office we walked down by the RV parking and studied the big map--it concentrated on cycling trails. We took the Genesis hiking path and made it to the statue easily enough. There are plenty of opportunities for photos and odd music playing on a speaker.
We stayed in Eureka Springs and you can see the statue off in the distance from downtown. That's almost cooler than getting up close.
Written April 25, 2021
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Christ of the Ozarks and Trails are open 365 days a year from sunrise to an hour after sunset.
Written July 6, 2022
Do you have to pay to see the statue? I just want to visit the statue, not attend the Holy Land play or anything.
Written March 19, 2018
It is Christ of the Ozarks open for December 24 ,2016 or December 25 ,2016? If yes , what would be the operation hours? And what is the price entrance for this attraction in Arkansas? My Family it consist of nine (9) members : one (1) Senior [67 years old],four (4) Kids - 14 years old , 10 years old , 9 years old & 7 years old; and four adults - 49 years , 42 years old , 44 years old & 40 years old.
Written September 3, 2016
There is no charge. I'd visit their website for times, but I thought it didn't close. Since you're a large group, if you want to get parking fairly close, you can keep going up the drive past the buildings. There's a parking lot very close by.
Written September 4, 2016
$27 adults, but remember there are museums to see for free also.
The buffet was $15 wth drink included.
Written July 12, 2016
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