Go Back in Time with Your Family to Ancient Israel
All ages are invited to join Museum of the Bible educators for hands-on workshops as we delve into the world of archaeology!
Select the Dig Deep: Archaeological Discoveries add-on when you purchase your museum tickets.
Tickets coming soon.
Oil Lamp Workshop
(General Admission + $9.99)
Limit 20 people per session
Oil lamps are one of the most commonly found artifacts on archaeological sites and are often decorated with images that reflect the culture and times of the people who made them. In this workshop, guests will use clay on a press mold in the ancient style to create their own lamp to take home.
Mosaic Workshop
(General Admission + $9.99)
Limit 40 people per session
In this workshop, we will reveal stunning examples of mosaic art from the classical period of ancient Israel and focus on the artistic motifs and inscriptions found in churches and synagogues. You will create a small mosaic to take home with you! You can use one of our templates or create your own custom design.
Perfume Workshop
(General Admission + $4.99)
Limit 40 people per session
The history of fragrances is ancient, and archaeological finds related to fragrances have been discovered in many countries. Fragrances were used to produce pleasant scents for cultic activities, cosmetics, burial rituals, and more. In this workshop, we will prepare herb and spice samples in small perfume bottles to create a personal fragrance to take home.
Coin Workshop
(General Admission + $4.99)
Limit 40 people per session
Around 2,500 years ago, the first coins were struck. Today, archaeologists find coins with a variety of symbols—written names and words, figures, and geometric symbols. Coins provide important dating evidence for sites. In this workshop, we will make examples of coins discovered in excavations throughout Israel.
Dig Deep: Archaeological Discoveries
Program Details
Every other Friday and Saturday
from January 10 – November 22, 2025
at Museum of the Bible
Workshop Schedule
12:00–12:45 p.m. Oil Lamp Workshop
1:00–1:45 p.m. Mosaic Workshop
2:00–2:45 p.m. Perfume Workshop
3:00–3:45 p.m. Coin Workshop
For questions, please contact (866) 430-MOTB or customerservice@mBible.org.
All workshops take place in the New Discoveries Lab, Floor 4.
Tickets coming soon.
For questions or to find out more about our K–12 programming, please contact (866) 430-MOTB or customerservice@mBible.org.