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See the Dead Sea Scrolls at Museum of the Bible in This New Exhibition

ExhibitNovember 21, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Dead Sea Scrolls are one of the biggest discoveries relating to Bible history in recent years. And, starting this Saturday, November 22, you can see some of them at the Museum of the Bible. This special exhibition allows visitors to see the scroll fragments alongside hundreds of other artifacts from the Second Temple Period…

The Smithsonian Needs Another Peter Parker

MuseumsAugust 22, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

When facing the task of rebuilding a Smithsonian symbolizing inspiration and American greatness, President Trump should find the next Peter Parker to serve as Smithsonian Regent. This photo, from 1880, depicts the Building Committee for the Smithsonian National Museum. Peter is the man in the long black coat and tall black top hat standing with…

You Can Now See the Megiddo Mosaic Without Paying for Admission

ExhibitAugust 1, 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The special exhibit containing the Megiddo Mosaic at the Museum of the Bible is now free to see. Just drop into the first floor of the museum to see it without admission until the end of the year. The mosaic is the earliest excavated orthodox statement of Jesus' divinity that's been uncovered. Created by Brutius…

3 Exhibits to See This Weekend at Museum of the Bible

MuseumsMay 9, 2025532Views 0Likes 0Comments

Are you going to the Museum of the Bible this weekend with your family? Here are three exhibits you and your kids will enjoy. 1) The Megiddo Mosaic- Floor 5 This large, historic archaeological discovery is here temporarily before visiting the British Museum and the Louvre. The significant artifact is the earliest evidence of Christ's…

Benvenuto di Giovanni’s Easter Masterpiece at NGA

MuseumsApril 18, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Today, billions of Christians worldwide observe Good Friday and look forward to Easter Sunday. Over 500 years ago, before Christopher Columbus set sail on his historic voyage to the new world, this 5-panel painting was created in honor of the Easter season. Painted by Benvenuto di Giovanni, whose name means “Welcome, God is gracious”, the…

The “True Myth”: C. S. Lewis and the Resurrection

ExhibitApril 11, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

The Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity made C. S. Lewis one of the most famous Christians in the world, but he was once an atheist who viewed the resurrection of Jesus as a myth. Years later, he accepted the biblical story of Jesus as a fact. From the fantasy worlds of his childhood imagination…

Becoming C. S. Lewis: From WWI to WWII

ExhibitMarch 21, 20253KViews 0Likes 0Comments

In the audio portion of “C. S. Lewis: The Myth That Became Fact”, you hear his voice, just as the British public did on this day in 1944. When C. S. Lewis spoke into the BBC microphone, he spoke to an audience suffering through WWII. He was a different man than the one who'd served…

3 Top Exhibit Picks to See in DC This Thanksgiving Weekend

ExhibitNovember 23, 2024283Views 0Likes 0Comments

It's time to shake up your Thanksgiving routine this year. Instead of sitting on the couch all weekend, pack your family in the car and head to DC to visit a museum. Here are our top picks for exhibits to see next weekend. One is even open on Thanksgiving Day. Photo courtesy of the Museum…