Join our Education Department for these special programs being offered throughout the run of Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition. With programs for families, schools, and college groups, there’s something for everyone.
Free In-Museum Programs
Did You Know?
Join museum curators and educators every Friday to learn about a specific artifact in the museum.
Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
Free with museum general admission ticket.
School and University Programs
The Dead Sea Scrolls K–12 School Program
Step into the caves of Qumran and unlock the secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls in an immersive, hands-on educational program. A Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit ticket is required for the on-site program; online program attendees do not need to purchase a ticket.
Homeschool Days
Homeschool families are invited to participate in special programming focused on archaeology.
January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9 (second Tuesday each month)
More information coming soon.
Dig Deep: How the Dead Sea Scrolls Were Made
This program is offered on Thursdays, and on alternating Fridays and Saturdays, from January 8, 2026, through December 20, 2026. At checkout, select the date of your visit and then add the workshops you want to attend to your general admission ticket for purchase.
College and University Programs
Explore the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit through the lenses of history, science, technology, language, and anthropology. Schedule a visit for your college group today.
From Tablet to Tablet: History of the Hebrew Language
Learn about the history of the Hebrew language and the evolution of the Hebrew language. You'll create your own beaded bracelet with Hebrew letters!
November 23, 2025 – December 20, 2026
Sundays at 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.; Mondays at 1:00 p.m.
The Dead Sea Scrolls Speaker Series
Join Museum of the Bible, in person or via Zoom, for our speaker series focusing on topics related to Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition. These world-class scholars will take you deeper into the profound impact of these scrolls on our understanding of the Hebrew Bible, Second Temple Judaism, and the emerging Christian movement.
Iconography of the Magdala Stone: Tracing Connections between Judea and Galilee in the First Century
December 7, 2025
Dr. Marcela Zapata-Meza will explore the symbolic and religious significance of the Magdala Stone through its iconography. She’ll examine the stone’s relevance to the broader Jewish world, including potential links between Galilee and Judea—particularly Qumran.
The Afroasiatic Roots at Qumran and Its Implications for Understanding the Dead Sea Scrolls
December 11, 2025
The Dead Sea Scrolls and its principal community at Khirbet Qumran are situated in the larger Afroasiatic context illuminated by its geographic regionality, language families, and culture. To this end, the people of Qumran, who are identified by their archaeological remains and literary descriptions preserved in the Dead Sea Scrolls, comprise a unique community linked to North African Judaism. Join Professor Jamal-Dominique Hopkins of Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary as he sheds light on this largely unexplored topic, which also offers fresh insight into the multiethnic dimensions of early Judaic and Christian origins. This presentation will reveal connections illustrating an African influence at Qumran and in the Dead Sea Scrolls, further deepening our understanding of the diversity present at the roots of our modern faith traditions.
Judaism and Christianity in the Dead Sea Scrolls
January 25, 2026
Dr. Gary Rendsburg (Rutgers) will examine the theological intersections between Judaism and emerging Christianity as reflected in the Dead Sea Scrolls. Learn how shared apocalyptic expectations and religious themes shaped both traditions during the Second Temple period.
More information coming soon.
Qumran Language and Literature: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek
March 22, 2026
Dr. Bobby Duke (MOTB) and Dr. Larry Schiffman (NYU) will explore the linguistic and scribal landscape of the Dead Sea Scrolls by highlighting the use of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek in the Qumran community. See how language reflects theological, cultural, and communal identities and gain insight into the intellectual and devotional life of Second Temple Judaism.
More information coming soon.
The Qumran Library: Scribes and Scrolls
June 28, 2026
Dr. Sidnie White Crawford (University of Nebraska) will explore the Dead Sea Scrolls as both sacred texts and archaeological artifacts. Through paleography and textual analysis, she reveals how these ancient manuscripts shaped Jewish scripture and identity.
More information coming soon.
The Qumran Community: Ancient Texts and Sacred Spaces
August 30, 2026
Explore the spiritual life and textual traditions of ancient Jewish communities through the Dead Sea Scrolls. Dr. David DeSilva (Ashland Theological Seminary) will introduce the sectarian world of Qumran, while Dr. Bill Schniedewind (UCLA) will examine how synagogues shaped the diversity of biblical texts found in the caves.
More information coming soon.
To learn more and purchase tickets for the lectures, please visit the individual pages. All guests who purchase a ticket to one of the lectures will receive a 10% discount on each of the following lectures.
Special Museum Member Events
Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition Members-Only Preview
November 21, 2025
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Join us for an exclusive preview of our exciting new exhibition, Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition. The evening will include light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments and open with remarks from Chief Curatorial Officer Dr. Bobby Duke followed by exclusive access to the exhibit.