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For centuries, people have turned to the Bible for comfort, instruction, inspiration, and hope. But what about adventure, intrigue, entertainment, and FUN? Museum of the Bible invites you to experience the Bible in a whole new way. Inside, you can walk on dry land through the Red Sea, wander the streets of a first-century village, and see rare artifacts from the Vatican and Israel. Located just a few blocks off the National Mall in Washington, DC, we invite you to come see for yourself. What’s in it will surprise you!
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Explore our artifacts online! New objects are added every week.
Research
Our scholars and curators are always working on something. Take a look.
Schools & Groups
History? Literature? Art? The Bible’s everywhere. Discover it with your class or group.
Online Education
Immerse your students in history with one of our live, K–12 interactive programs.
Museum of the Bible Magazine
Museum of the Bible Magazine offers a new way to engage with the museum. We’ll look more deeply at some of our exhibitions, take you into one-on-one interviews with special guests, and join our curators to explore some of their research into the Museum Collections.
HomeFinding the Last, Lost City of the GospelsEvery year millions of Christians travel to the Holy Land in their desire to visit places mentioned in the Bible. They j...Read More
HomeMay I Have Your Autograph?Martin Luther’s fame as the author of the 95 Theses, the translator of the Bible, the writer of hymns such as "A Might...Read More
HomeReferencing the Gospels: Eusebius’s Canon TablesAnyone who has read through the Gospels has had the strange feeling these four books are somehow both very similar, yet ...Read More
HomeThe Eternity of Stone: The Unique Art of the World’s First Christian NationIn March 2023, after years of planning amid the pandemic, Museum of the Bible will at last open a special exhibition on ...Read More
HomeThe Bible, Byzantium, and ... Dolce & Gabbana?In 2013, fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana debuted a collection titled, “Tailored Mosaic,” inspir...Read More
HomeMoving a Mural: A Challenge of Epic ProportionsMoving art is never an easy task, but moving one of Museum of the Bible’s newest treasures was truly an undertaking. ...Read More
HomeFrom the Collections: Judah Monis and His Grammar of Biblical HebrewIn 1754, a young man named Samuel West graduated from Harvard College at the top of his class. He would go on to be a pa...Read More
HomeWelcome to Museum of the Bible Magazine!Creating a magazine that engages people with the Bible and connects them to the museum has been a dream of ours since we...Read More
HomeA Sneak Peek at Magna Carta: Tyranny. Justice. Liberty.Magna Carta. If those two words conjure visions of a long-ago history class, then it might be time to revisit this histo...Read More
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Explore! A Virtual Reality Tour of the Lands of the Bible
This state-of-the-art attraction allows you to soar across the Sea of Galilee, climb the stairs to the Temple Mount, explore the path of the good Samaritan, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during midnight services, and more!
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Why Museum of the Bible?
Museum of the Bible is a global, innovative, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible. Through interactive exhibits and cutting-edge technology, we bring guests an immersive, personal experience with the impact, narrative, and history of the Bible. Whether you want to explore the Bible more deeply or are discovering it for the first time, Museum of the Bible has something for you.