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Visit the Museum of the Bible for an engaging journey through the history and impact of the Bible, featuring interactive exhibits and artifacts that appeal to all ages.

Highlights

  • The museum features over 500 artifacts, including ancient manuscripts and historic Bibles, showcasing the Bible's influence across cultures and time periods.

  • The museum features immersive and interactive exhibits, such as the Virtual Reality Bible Experience and touch-screen displays to engage with biblical stories and characters.

  • Discover the Bible's influence on art and culture in the Impact section, featuring works inspired by biblical themes throughout history.

  • Fun fact: The museum's collection includes a rare edition of the Gutenberg Bible, one of only 49 surviving copies in the world.

Inclusions

  • Entry to Museum of the Bible

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

At the Museum of the Bible, the third floor immerses visitors in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament. Begin your journey through The Hebrew Bible Experience, where dramatic displays bring to life pivotal stories like Noah’s Ark and Moses’ burning bush. From there, you can step into The World of Jesus of Nazareth, a detailed recreation of a first-century Galilean village, complete with living history interpreters. This area allows you to explore a first-century home, a mikvah, and other key structures, offering an authentic glimpse into Jesus’ time.

Discover the History and Impact of the Bible

The fourth floor focuses on the historical preservation of the Bible, showcasing rare manuscripts and early printed Bibles, such as the famous Gutenberg Bible. This floor offers a deep dive into the Bible’s journey through translation, interpretation, and dissemination over the centuries. The second floor complements this by exploring the Bible’s impact on society, politics, and culture, illustrating how its teachings have influenced everything from governance to art.

The Bible’s influence across time and culture

The Museum of the Bible offers a comprehensive exploration of the Bible’s profound impact on both American history and global culture. In the Bible in America exhibit, visitors can trace its role from the early settlers to modern-day movements, highlighting key figures like George Whitefield and Martin Luther King Jr., along with early American artifacts. The Bible in the World exhibit showcases its far-reaching influence in film, literature, and even fashion, while also offering interactive features like a Bible quiz and a demonstration of the Gutenberg press. The museum also houses permanent exhibitions, such as The History of the Bible and The Impact of the Bible, which present rare manuscripts and explore the Bible’s lasting global legacy.

Museum of the Bible

Monday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What's not allowed

  • Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography and professional cameras are a no-go inside the venue.
  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

  • Show your ticket at Museum of the Bible.

  • Address: 400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States.

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