Go Back in Time with Your Family to Ancient Israel
Guests of all ages are invited to join Museum of the Bible educators for these hands-on workshops as we delve into the world of archaeology!
Beginning January 5, Dig Deep workshops will be offered every day except Sundays, with every workshop offered on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. Workshops can be added to your museum ticket for the date of your visit during checkout.
Bringing a group of 10 or more? Call Customer Service to book your group at (866) 430-6682
Workshop Schedule
Mondays: Mosaic Workshop | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Tuesdays: Coin Workshop | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Wednesdays: Perfume Workshop | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Thursdays: Dead Sea Scrolls Workshop | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Alternating Fridays & Saturdays
Dead Sea Scrolls Workshop | 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Oil Lamp Workshop | 12:00–12:45 p.m.
Mosaic Workshop | 1:00–1:45 p.m.
Perfume Workshop | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Coin Workshop | 3:00–3:45 p.m.
More information on the Dead Sea Scrolls Workshop will be coming soon.
Oil Lamp Workshop
(General Admission + $9.99)
Alternating Fridays & Saturdays
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)
Mondays, Alternating Fridays & Saturdays
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)
Wednesdays, Alternating Fridays & Saturdays
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)
Tuesdays, Alternating Fridays & Saturdays
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.
Dead Sea Scrolls Workshop
(General Admission + $9.99)
Thursdays, Alternating Fridays & Saturdays
Limit 40 people per session
Step into the world of ancient scribes as we explore the Dead Sea Scrolls by examining the materials and methods used to produce these ancient manuscripts. In this workshop, guests will be able to handle reproductions of parchment, ink, and scribal tools to understand the physical realities of copying texts in antiquity.
Dig Deep: Archaeological Discoveries
Program Details
Workshop Schedule
Mondays: Mosaic Workshop | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Tuesdays: Coin Workshop | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Wednesdays: Perfume Workshop | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Thursdays: How the Dead Sea Scrolls Were Made Workshop | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Alternating Fridays & Saturdays
How the Dead Sea Scrolls Were Made Workshop | 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Oil Lamp Workshop | 12:00–12:45 p.m.
Mosaic Workshop | 1:00–1:45 p.m.
Perfume Workshop | 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Coin Workshop | 3:00–3:45 p.m.
All workshops take place in the New Discoveries Lab, Floor 4.
For questions or to find out more about our K–12 programming, please contact (866) 430-MOTB or customerservice@mBible.org.
Bring a Dig Deep Workshop to Your Classroom!
To bring Dig Deep to your school or church classroom, please submit the registration form below and someone from our team will be in touch.