BRANSON, Mo. — In a place long associated with music shows and nostalgic shows, Branson’s newest attraction offers an open Christian experience where faith is not just embraced, but squarely front and center.
Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis, best known for the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in Kentucky, officially opened Truth Traveler on November 18th with a ribbon cutting at what many visitors remember as the Moon River Theater. The attraction incorporates an iconic venue that has been used by Andy Williams for many years.
Visitors to Truth Traveler will take an immersive journey through 6,000 years of Biblical history using the same cutting-edge virtual reality technology as major theme parks. Through your headset, you can experience everything from the creation and fall of man in the Garden of Eden to the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ.
Although the target audience is clearly children, this attraction is surprisingly impressive in both the quality and intensity of its experience. In fact, it may be almost as real as a fictional journey through time and space.
The level of detail makes it easy to forget that you are in a Branson tourist destination rather than witnessing Biblical history firsthand. I even experienced the same momentary dizziness I once felt when I was on a small plane during turbulence. (If you are prone to severe motion sickness, please use a pass.)
Although the technology behind Truth Traveler is modern, its goals are clearly timeless. It is to testify to the faith once transmitted. In that sense, True Traveler feels more like a ministry disguised as an attraction, rather than the other way around.
Branson is a natural fit for Hamm’s newest venture.
Surrounded by the immense beauty of the Ozarks, this is the Las Vegas of the Bible Belt. Christianity is still a big part of the cultural fabric. There are countless programs that feature gospel music. It is not uncommon to see diners bowing their heads in prayer before meals at local restaurants.
Branson’s appeal as a destination for religious travel and faith-based entertainment is also evident at Sight & Sound Theater, where “David Live on Stage” performances are presented through January 3, 2026.
This visually rich and musically moving retelling of the Biblical David is a Broadway-quality production, not your run-of-the-mill play performed in a church hall or community theater. The show follows his journey from shepherd to poet to king, using psalm-inspired music to emphasize themes of courage, repentance, and God’s eternal faithfulness.
If you go
Truth Traveler is open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are not cheap. Prices are set at $9.99 for children ages 6 to 12, $24.99 for ages 13 to 17, and $39.99 for adults.
To get to Branson, you’ll need a car, even if you’re flying into Springfield-Branson National Airport in Springfield, 80 miles away. Major cities such as Oklahoma City and St. Louis are within 4-5 hours.
Branson’s only AAA 4 Diamond hotel is Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa. We are located just a short drive from both tourist attractions and quaint downtown Branson. There are also countless chain hotels flying the flag of the largest chains.
Dennis Lennox writes a travel column for The Christian Post.
Dennis Lennox writes about travel, politics, and religious issues. He has been published in publications such as the Financial Times, Independent, Detroit News, and Toronto Sun. Follow @dennislennox on Twitter.
