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, will open Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition. The exhibition will feature 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.
Reserve Your Spot Now!
The Scrolls' Only Stop on the East Coast
Exhibition Dates
November 22, 2025
through September 7, 2026
Floor 5
Cost for Non-Members*
Adults: $14.99
Youth/Senior/Military: $9.99
Children 4 and under: Free
*A general admission ticket to the museum is also required.
Members-Only Benefits
Become a member today to see all 24 scroll fragments and receive other museum benefits!
In 2025, all current members and anyone who purchases a membership before the end of the year will receive one free Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition ticket per person in their membership tier:
Individual = 1 free exhibition ticket
Dual = 2 free exhibition tickets
Family = 5 free exhibition tickets
Plus, get exclusive access to a members-only preview of the exhibition on November 21, 2025.*
*Attending the preview does not require use of your free 2025 membership ticket.
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)
February–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 Activities for All Ages
See what special programs are being offered throughout the run of Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition for families and school and college classrooms.
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