Welcome to the World Stage Theater

Yes. Discounts depend on the level of membership. Become a member now and start getting your discount.

All museum ticket purchases are final. Refunds are only available if a cancellation or no-show is due to inclement weather or state of emergency. Contact Customer Service for more information.

Theater seats are sold to anyone that fills a seat. Children large enough to sit in a seat are required to purchase a ticket. Lap children are allowed in certain shows.

Outside food is not permitted in the theater, unless otherwise specified on the event page. Coffee, tea, and other food or drink purchased at Manna are not allowed.

For matinee performances, you can visit Manna, the museum’s restaurant on Floor 6, or Milk + Honey Café, located on the Mezzanine (Floor 1M). Learn more about our dining options here. 

Upon entering the museum, you will pass through a brief security screening. For the safety and overall enjoyment of our guests, any items that may be hazardous, disruptive, or inappropriate are not permitted.  

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:  

• Weapons, such as firearms, knives, scissors, etc. (including pocket knives)
• Disabling chemicals, such as mace, pepper spray, tear gas, etc. 
• Noise-making devices 
• Animals/pets (except for service animals) 
• Food and/or drink (except for water in a sealed container) 
• Any other potentially dangerous instruments, armaments, or devices which can cause bodily harm to guests, museum staff, or others, and/or physical harm to museum property; or any items specifically prohibited to possess as per law in Washington, DC 

See our Guest Policies page for more information about what to bring and what not to bring. 

Baggage, handbags, backpacks, shopping bags, and belongings are limited to 8" x 17" x 19" per item.  

Note: All guests and baggage are subject to a security screening. 

No photography is allowed during the performance unless otherwise specified.

We keep the museum at a safe temperature for the artifacts which is between 68–72 degrees. If that is cold to you, feel free to bring a sweater.

We highly suggest guests utilize the Metro as parking is very limited in the area. Museum of the Bible is conveniently located within steps of the Federal Center SW Metro Station, which can be reached on the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines. Visit www.WMATA.com for up-to-date information on the Metro and buses.

Yes, there is a Lost and Found at Coat Check.  

Floors B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 have a family restroom with baby changing facilities. You can find the mother’s room on Floor 1 by the main restrooms.

Strollers are allowed in the museum, and they can also be checked in at the Coat Check (if not open, they can be parked in the lobby outside the theater).

Wheelchairs for our guests are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are free at Coat Check on Floor 1.

Trained service animals are welcome at Museum of the Bible. All service animals must remain on a leash or be harnessed at all times.

Yes. When you go to purchase theater tickets, you can see the available accessible, or flex, seating in the theater.

Yes, there are assisted listening devices. They may be requested upon arrival.

Yes, there are special rates for groups of 10 or more. Please contact Customer Service for current group rates, or submit your request to book your group here.

Visit our Group Reservations page for information about booking a group and special benefits and rates. Please note: the chaperone tickets do not apply to theater shows.