Museum Tours Are Available Now
Museum of the Bible's docent-led tours examine the ways the Bible has impacted our history and culture. Our tours take guests on a journey through our permanent galleries and many other museum spaces, exploring our artifacts along the way. See the tour schedule below for times and days available. Please note the tour schedule is subject to change.
Museum of the Bible Highlights Tour
Monday–Saturday
11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
The World of Jesus of Nazareth Tour
Monday–Saturday
2:30 p.m.
Christian Faith Tour from Inspire
Thursday–Saturday
10:30 and 11:00 a.m. & 12:30, 1:00, 2:30, and 3:00 p.m.
Booking a Group?
Check out our Group Reservations page to add a group tour to your upcoming visit!
Group Tour Details:
Monday–Saturday
9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
12:00 & 1:00 p.m.
Tours Available for Groups:
• Museum of the Bible Highlights Tour
• The World of Jesus of Nazareth Tour
• Catholic Wonders Tour
• Jewish Heritage Tour
If a tour's attendance does not meet or falls below maximum capacity (Highlights Tour: 35; The World of Jesus of Nazareth Tour: 25), small groups scheduled for different time slots may be merged into a single tour.
Both the Museum of the Bible Highlights Tour and the World of Jesus of Nazareth Tour for groups are available in Korean, Spanish, Croatian, and Mandarin upon request with at least 30 days advance reservation through Customer Service. Additional group tour times for all English-language tours are available throughout the day with at least 14 days advance reservation.
Guided Tour
Museum of the Bible Highlights
This tour will introduce you to the permanent galleries and their rich collection of artifacts, attractions, and highlights to better guide your experience at Museum of the Bible.
- Explores Floors 2 and 4
- 60 Minutes
Guided Tour
The World of Jesus of Nazareth
Step into the village of Nazareth during the first century AD. Meet the villagers and learn about their economy, culture, daily life, and religious practices.
- Explores Floor 3
- 60 Minutes
Guided Tour
Catholic Wonders
Join us for an enriching experience designed to explore the profound history, art, and cultural significance of Catholicism within the museum’s collection. Through an immersive and reflective journey, this tour invites visitors to engage with the rich theological, historical, and artistic contributions of Catholicism, without requiring prior religious knowledge or commitment.
- Explores Floors 1, 2, and 4
- 60 Minutes
- Groups Only
Guided Tour
Jewish Heritage
Come for a unique and enlightening experience designed to delve into the profound history, culture, and spiritual legacy of the Jewish people, as seen through the lens of the Bible. This immersive tour invites visitors to engage with rare artifacts excavated by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and explore ancient Jewish traditions, rituals, and life practices.
- Explores Floors 4 and 5
- 60 Minutes
- Groups Only
Guided Tour by Inspire
Christian Faith Tour
Join INSPIRE Experiences for a powerful 90-minute guided journey through Museum of the Bible thoughtfully designed to deepen your faith and understanding of Scripture. The Christian Faith Tour explores the history of the Bible’s formation, the reliability of its message, and its profound impact on individuals, cultures, and nations across time.
This tour is led from a Christian perspective by guides from INSPIRE, a group dedicated to inspiring confidence in the Bible through Christ-centered experiences and resources. This tour is not offered by museum staff.
- Explores Floors 1–4
- 90 Minutes