Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition | Museum of the Bible

The Oldest Copies of the Bible Are Coming to Washington, DC

On November 22, Museum of the Bible, in partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority and Running Subway, opened Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition. The exhibition features biblical texts and scrolls from the community at Qumran, as well as hundreds of artifacts that reveal details about life and Judaism during the Second Temple period. The scrolls also provide unique insights into the formation of the texts that make up our Bibles today, making them a shared heritage for all “People of the Book.”

*This exhibition was created by the Israel Antiquities Authority from the collections of the National Treasures, in partnership with Running Subway. It was curated by Navit Popovich-Geller, Risa Levitt, and Joe Uziel.

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The Scrolls' Only Stop on the East Coast

Now offering tickets for Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition only—general admission is not required to access the exhibition. If you would like to explore the entire museum, a general admission ticket is still required.

Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition Only for Non-Members**
(No general museum access)

Adults/Youth/Senior/Military/Teachers: $14.99
Children 4 and under: Free

**No general admission ticket needed. This ticket gets you into the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition only.

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Cost of Add-On for Non-Members*

Adults: $9.99 (plus $34.99 general admission museum ticket)
Youth/Senior/Military/Teachers: $4.99 (plus $24.99/$29.99 general admission museum ticket)
Children 4 and under: Free

*When purchasing a museum admission ticket, select "Dead Sea Scrolls" as an add-on during checkout.

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Members-Only Benefits

Become a member today to see all 24 scroll fragments at a discounted price and receive other museum benefits!

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Exhibition HighlightThe Magdala Stone

Found in a first-century synagogue in Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene, the block was likely used for the liturgical reading of the Torah and other sacred scrolls. It features detailed reliefs of the temple and its ritual artifacts, including the earliest-known carving of the temple menorah, and suggests the sculptor had made the pilgrimage to the temple in Jerusalem. These reliefs provide insights into the role of synagogues as sacred spaces prior to the temple's destruction.

What You'll See When You Visit

There will be three separate rotations of Dead Sea Scrolls fragments throughout the exhibition's run.

November 22, 2025–February 2026

First Rotation

4Q7 Genesis(g)
11Q10 Targum Job
4Q83 Psalms(a)
4Q210 Astronomical Enoch(c)
4Q434 Barkhi Nafshi(a)
4Q491 War Scroll(a)
Eschatological Commentary A
11Q20 Temple Scroll(b)

March 4 – May 2026

Second Rotation

11Q5(a) Psalms (Great Psalms Scroll Fragments)
4Q27 Numbers(b)
4Q111 Lamentations
4Q264 Community Rule(j)
4Q448 Apocryphal Psalms and Prayer
4Q274 Tohorot A (Purities)
4Q400 Non-Canonical Psalms A
4Q530 Book of the Giants(b)

May–September 2026

Third Rotation

4Q58 Isaiah(d)
4Q197 Tobit(b)
4Q130 Phylacteries C
4Q534 Birth of Noah(a)
4Q218 Jubilees(c)
4Q275 Communal Ceremony
4Q258 Community Rule(d)
4Q271 Damascus Document(f)

Keep checking back as we unveil new content—exclusive videos, in-depth articles, and helpful resources—that will help you explore the Dead Sea Scrolls and what they tell us about the Bible and Second Temple Judaism.

Dead Sea Scrolls Education Programs for All Ages

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the exhibition require an additional ticket purchase?

Does my membership give me free access to the exhibition?

If you purchased a membership before January 1, 2026, then you will receive one (1) free ticket per membership. For example, an individual member would receive one (1) ticket; a dual member, two (2) tickets; a family membership, two (2) adult and three (3) youth tickets.
If you purchased a membership on or after January 1, 2026, then you will receive 50% off the number of tickets tied to your memberships for the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition. For example, an individual member would receive 50% off one exhibition ticket; a dual member, 50% off two exhibition tickets; a family membership, 50% off two adult tickets and tickets for their children.
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Is there a limit to how many discounted tickets I can get as a member?

Can I go to the exhibition anytime when I’m at the museum?

Can I reserve a time slot when I show up or do I need to reserve my time online before arriving?

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