Museum Of The Bible Reviews

This museum is a fasinating mix of reading displays and video presentations. Included in your ticket is a hand held tablet that you can access audio discriptions of the visual displays. Their current temporary exhibits include a portion of the Bible from 1000 AD which is written on papyrus and sown together with silk threads. Amazing that it has last into 2020. The other exhibit is a remarkable tapestry of the Apocalypse. The permenant exhibits are extensive. We were there 4 hours and only saw two thirds of the museum. The staff is delightfully friendly espcially the ones in the city of Nazarth. We appreciated the complementary coat check. If we lived closer we would definitely purchase a membership to this museum.

Fun time on bus trip! Learned so much information about the Bible and the history of its printing! Advise starting on top floors and coming down. Cafeteria is interesting food!

The most difficult thing I encountered was the navigation device. The first one went blank on me after about 30 minutes. The second one, the screen froze. So a good bit of my time was trying to find my way around. The layout was also a little confusing. I’m not sure I understood the logic of how it was put together. Otherwise, it was pretty good.

Plan to spend at least four hours, more if possible. Eight floors. People available to answer your questions. Latest in sound and visual.

Excellent and engaging. We went to the extra experiences and were very pleased. Virtual trip to Jerusalem was wonderful. So much to see and learn

I went here believing it was going to be a place that was trying to convince me of a certain ideology or try to indoctrinate me, but people said it was interesting. As a religious Jew I decided to check it out for myself.

If the museum has an agenda, it is to demonstrate the centrality of the Bible throughout the ages. I spent two hours in the history of the Bible section and found it very interesting , and presented the history of biblical transmission in a very engaging way. They have an exhibit, which I did not get to see, which examines the impact of the Bible on American history.

There is a very immersive multi-media experience taking you through the core narratives of the Hebrew and a Christian Bible, and they were both inspirational in terms of expressing how core narratives have moved so many people over the Millenia.

I was amazed as to how this mainstream museum honored all peoples of the Bible. It’s clear to me they engaged Jews and Christians of all walks of life when building this museum. For a subject that can be as ideologically charged as a living document like the Bible, this is a very thoughtful place

I encourage anyone to attend, whether you are a person of faith or not.

A well put together Historical museum of Biblical events. Definitely kid friendly (sometimes a little too much so - our opinion...). We spent four hours and felt that we pretty much covered everything. Unfortunately the Washington Revelations was not in operation so we weren't able to use our tickets for that experience. The Virtual Reality attraction is quite fun. Be sure and eat at the restaurant, Manna. Great food.

Nice building, and thought this could be an interesting trip. but unlike all other museums on the Mall this is paid entry ... store is very expensive too

This place is amazing! I was surprised by how technological this museum was. It is super interactive and you can see more about the relevance and history of the bible as well, as learn more about Christianity. You should definitely visit

This museum was full of fake news. Don’t waste your time, this is not a place for children either. Furthermore, it was confusing, inconsistent, chauvinistic, and jingoistic.

My daughter and I went here on a Sunday which was special to us. It is a beautiful building and quite a place. There is a lot of information here and you can pick and choose where you want to spend your time. While it is not an attempt to convert anyone, I was glad to see the Bible held up in such a positive light!

There are lots of interactive activities as well as interesting content and amazing artifacts. Things to do for all ages in a family!

I had read the enitre Wikipedia entry and decided not to go. Both the conservative political connections of the funders and the issues with illegal procurement were giant turnoffs. But when I day on my vacation opened up, I said "How can it be?" And I was amazed and thankful I was willing to put my biases aside. They absolutely live up to their claim to be claims to be "not political, and... will not proselytize." The exhibits were varied in tone, content and style. I spent several hours there. I think it would work for someone with almost no understanding of the Bible and for someone with extensive training and familiarity. There is something here for everybody and it was offered in an open and inviting away. Although it is likely available on the Internet I really enjoyed the display where you could see which verses and topics were most searched by country.

Wish we had several days to explore this museum. My 17 year old son and I loved it. It is first class! My son said he enjoyed it much more than the American History Smithsonian. Don't miss it.

Exhibits were extensive and many were dramatic video presentations. We really enjoyed the virtual reality experience of the Holy Land - well worth the extra cost. Just be prepared for a lot of reading at the exhibits and the reason younger children would not enjoy the museum and maybe not even teens. If you want to learn more about the Bible in depth, this is the museum to visit- we spent 5 hours wandering around! The Nazareth exhibit was very realistic and interesting with the “Hebrew” guide to add to the atmosphere. If you’re in Washington, be sure to spend some time here.

This is the best bible education I have had to date. If you want to learn how the bible was developed over the millennium, as well as to learn about the various components, artwork, designers and positions that go into the making of this book, then this is a must visit site.

I learned about the many variations, designs and history of this book, so that now I have a clearer understanding of why we have the KJV and other versions. The stories of how our founding fathers changed the bibles message to suit their audiences, to how abolition and women's rights was fueled by this great book.

The bible is not a USA story, it is God's message for the world. I spent about four hours just visiting the various exhibits of the six floors. I also took the ride of Washington, DC to learn even more about biblical messaging through out the town.

I highly recommend this museum if you are interested in how and why we have the bibles of today.

A must do - more than I expected. This was a highlight of my recent DC trip. did the usual Smithsonian and Arlington visits, etc. - and added this one sort of last minute. I would recommend allocating a few hours - especially on the 3rd and 4th floors - where they have interactive "walk through" tours of both the old and new testament. On the 4t floor is a collection of bibles in basically every language along with a huge section of bibles throughout the ages - pre and post printing press. Very informative and educational.

I was scheduled to go to the Museum on April 13, 2019 and unfortunately due to Covid-19 I could not go. They extended my ticket a year - no refund. And now a year later Covid-19 is still an issue and the Museum will not extend the tickets and is keeping my money.

Beautiful museum with so much to see! We really enjoyed visiting during the pandemic because it wasn’t crowded at all. Felt very safe there. Arrive early because it will take you all day. We only purchased the admission ticket. Nothing else extra. Felt like we definitely received our money’s worth. Restaurants are located here as well so you can spend the whole day in one spot. Visit on a Sunday. DC is a ghost town and you can find free or almost free parking!

The most cost effective way is to download the app and buy a ticket. Sone of the events need a separate ticket. The History of the Bible and Old and New Testament floors have a video series and a sound and light walk through respectively. The fascimiles of original text and copies of bibles are very interesting. The biblical garden in the restaurant was out of season.

Terrific use of the technology throughout the Museum. I was with my 13 year old grandson. He absorbed all the sections with great interest. Six floors of extremely interesting experiences.

Don't let the topic or some of the bad press turn you off from a great experience. Although it is a religious topic, the museum is remarkably non-religious. One doesn't have to believe in the Bible or know anything about he Bible to have an enjoyable visit. The presentations of the Old and New Testaments are particularly well done. The exhibit about a 20th century Chinese martyr (Watchman Nee) is very moving, rare for a any museum to include anything about Chinese, or even Asian contributions/influence on the world. The restaurant serves surprisingly excellent food. Fly through buildings in Washington Revelations--woth the extra money if you don't get motion sickness. The price of admission is high compared to all the free stuff in D.C. but you can tell that no expense was spared to create a great museum and memorable visit.

Visited in 2019 We visited this museum expecting to see a great number of archeological artifacts. We did, but it is so much more. State of the art technoology is used to guide us through exhibits and keep track of our party in case we were separated.
The exhibits were well done and we loved the VR Disneyesque ride through Old Jerusalem and birdseye view of Washington DC. Would recommend at least a 1 1/2 to 2 day visit to see it all

We went on a weekend. Very crowded, popular tourist location. While I think it was worth the price of admission, this is a very 'for profit' venue. Once you get inside, there are at least two other 'experiences' you must pay for if you are interested in taking them in. If you want to get as much as possible out of the museum, a lot of reading is involved. An hour into the visit, I was checking the Nationals schedule to see if we could call an audible and go somewhere else. I lost that vote. And on the way out of the museum, you are routed through the gift shop. I recommend this museum because it is my impression the religious history of the USA is underappreciated by Americans. If the Red Sox or Cardinals are in town, however, I'd recommend taking in a National's game. Same the visit to the Museum of the Bible for a rainy day.

There is enough to do that we easily spent the entire day taking part in exhibits, videos, history. Some exhibits had live actors. Some were guided tours, some videos. All were excellent. We saw a lot of families with young children and even babies. We attended an event that evening that was a packed house with Dr. Paul Tripp. There were several in our group. All thought the speaker was amazing and the theatre is beautiful. I also liked the bookstore/gift store. I recommend this museum. I walked away with so much more knowledge than I went in with. We all lived it. Everyone on staff was friendly and helpful.

Surprisingly interesting! We went here as a group and I learned quite a bit I never knew. All of the students loved it. The museum is beautiful and spotless. The artwork and decor in the Nazareth walk were so detailed. It’s off the beaten path but a must do.

So many great exhibits! Very interactive and informative. We spent 4 hours there but it wasn't enough time. Give yourself a full day to enjoy everything!

I have to start by saying that I am not a museum person. I typically do not enjoy most museums. This one is very different because it is very interactive. We started at the Washington Revelations 'ride,' which is basically an Imax ride flying around DC looking for biblical inscriptions. Very cool and a lot of fun. It is $5 extra and you purchase the ticket when you enter the museum. It was well worth it. We spent 3 hours on the 4th floor, which is the History of the Bible. Each section of the exhibit preps you with a short, entertaining video that helps you appreciate what you see in the exhibit. It took us 3 hours to get through the 4th floor and the time raced by. We are definitely coming back because we didn't have time to see any of the other floors. If you think you might be back, you may want to consider a membership, as it pays for itself on a second visit.

The museum boasts multiple floors, a coat check, two restaurants, traveling exhibits, permanent exhibits, add on exhibits and much more. Be sure and purchase your tickets on-line to save a few bucks. We arrived and realized we could buy our tickets on-line and cover the cost of part of one of the add ons. Museum is very nicely laid out and the staff is very friendly. We ate at the restaurant and were very impressed with our choices. Highly recommend the 3-d surround experience, but keep in mind you are wearing a "headset/mask" which might make it difficult if you wear glasses. Depending on the amount of material/videos you want to watch, this museum can take all day or part of one. Well worth the price.

The best experience of the Bible Museum was the 3rd floor exhibits (Stories of the Bible). The recreation of a biblical village was very inspiring. It places you in a time of simplistic and manual living. The animated stories of the Bible exhibit, were very creative and interactive. I think it was the most exciting event there. I wholly recommend this location when visiting Washington DC. It's truly a unique experience!

This is a must not only for people of faith, but for history and archaeology lovers as well. It presents a fact based account of the bible without denying the faith aspects. There were several special exhibits which periodically change. Suggest you allow a lot more time than you would think you need.

My church offered to take as many people who had an interest to go to the Museum of the Bible back in the spring of 2019. I really wanted to go and my niece wanted to go so we climbed on the bus and went down to Washington DC one bright Saturday morning. We arrived early before it opened and got a parking space right in front of the museum. We paid for our tickets through our church and got a discounted ticket group rate of $20.00 per person. I thought that was very reasonable. We saw the exhibits on the third floor first and they were very impressive and professionally done. Then we went to the other floors at our leisure. One floor had an religious art gallery display that was a sight to see. The people who answered our questions were very helpful and friendly. It was a delightful place to visit and I would recommend it to anyone that goes to Washington DC. One caution I would mention is do not take any weapons or containers of pepper spray or mace. They won't allow you to take it into the museum. It is like going through security at the airport.

My wife and I recently visited the museum and really enjoyed it. We spent from 11 am until it closed at 5 pm and although we saw everything there were a few things we would have spent more time exploring if we hadn't ran out of time. So the bottom line is that there is plenty to see and do. You will likely learn a few things like we did.

We didn't have a guided or audio tour, which probably would have made our visit even better. We did pay extra for the 360 degree virtual reality show. It was good, but too short. There were many sights that I would like for it to have stayed at longer. Overall I thought it was a little over priced, but not terribly.

Fantastic museum that educates with great interactive experiences. Touring this museum is a great opportunity to learn how Christianity has impacted the world. Presentation are geared to allow all ages and backgrounds to have a memorable experience. We also enjoyed a phenomenal lunch.

Every part of this museum was informative, well presented, and interesting. We were touring with our 13 year old granddaughter. She especially liked the Old Testament Walk Through exhibit and the New Testament one.
My husband is a seminary graduate and could have spent all day in the manuscript area...fascinating, but our schedule was packed so we didn't get to see as much as we wanted.
We also visited the Watchman Nee exhibit and were able to get a free copy of one of his books. There is also exhibit explaining the importance of the Bible in American History.
There are a variety of areas to appeal to all ages. The design of the building is also beautiful. Would definitely return when we revisit the city!

This was our first time at the Museum of the Bible. We were there four hours and could have spent eight hours to see all the exhibits. There is an experience that i would recommend paying extra for; I am not sure of the name, but you are in a 3D theater and it is if you are flying around the Washington DC area. It only lasts about ten minutes, but was a very nice experience.

This is an amazing educational, and historical, and yes inspirational, experience! The museum offers so much for people of all faiths. We found the "Impact of the Bible" exhibition to be the most fascinating. And the entire museum is very clean (unlike the Smithsonian free museums), and well-staffed (we had lots of questions!), and has excellent security procedures in place. Plus some great choices for food and souvenirs. Can't wait to go back!
Only complaint is that the first floor is absolutely freezing (the museum actually used to be a warehouse for frozen and refrigerated goods so the insulation is still keeping things very cold) -- bring a jacket!

I took my kids to this museum. They loved the 3rd floor. On this floor there are two videos. The first is one about the Old Testament and gives a good timeline story. The video is interactive and you move about the space. The second was 3 videos about the story of Jesus. On this floor there was also an area that depicted what 1st century Nazareth was like.
The Megiddo Mosaic was also on display. This was an amazing exhibit that detailed everything about the mosaic and what to look for.
We also enjoyed the exhibit about the different bibles and looking at the King James bible.

This will become a very pragmatic review more about what to expect and how to navigate the place. But I'll start by saying we made a trip to DC just to see the Shroud of Turin exhibit, and we were beyond disappointed with that exhibit, and pretty disappointed with the whole museum as well. If you want to know more about the Shroud exhibit, it will be at the very end.

First you have to go through security: bag scan and walking through a metal detector. The bag scanner is really weird; they load a bunch of people's stuff into a cubicle and close it, and then you collect your stuff out of the cubicle on the other side once it turns green (make sure the cubicle is empty before closing the door, or it messes everything up). If you buy your tickets online, there are no signs to tell you that you can head all the way down the hall past all the ticket counters to get scanned and checked in. They will take your group's picture as you enter; on your way out, they will offer you four prints (same photo, different backgrounds) for $30; you can't buy just one.

The virtual reality tour of the Holy Land is just past the entrance. We did this, and we were both underwhelmed. First, I didn't realize you should do it with your glasses on, so everything was blurry for me; my husband kept his glasses on and could see things much better. If you are trying to understand how this works, imagine that you are on a conveyor belt moving through 30 different rooms; you don't get to set the pace of how you transit each room, but you can look around while you are in it. In about half the scenes, you appear to be stationary, but you can look around completely around in every direction (watch out if you look down - it is *very* disorienting, because you appear to be floating). In the other half, you are moving in a straight line through a real space, but you can't look behind you at all. Many of the scenes are landscapes, where you are just standing on a mountain or on a seashore. A lot of the scenes are "The Traditional Site of ...." We would not do this again, and we would *not* recommend it to anyone.

I personally thought the best exhibits were on the 2nd floor. This space is all about how the Bible has impacted humanity. There is one section that shows how people used the Bible in various historical contexts (e.g., examples of both sides of the Civil War appealing to the Bible to justify their position), and another that has a few bits on how scientists like Galileo took inspiration from the Bible. Another section highlights where the Bible (or quotes from the Bible) have had a prominent place in literature and movies (e.g., the original Ghostbusters). Another section has tons of idiomatic expressions derived from the Bible. Another part has bits about social movements that have been motivated by the Bible (Habitat for Humanity, charity hospitals) or that center around the Bible (translation work, prison ministries). There's even a bit on fashion inspired by Biblical ideas and pop icons who have borrowed Biblical imagery (although a lot of the examples are disturbing because of how the image or idea is being demeaned by the use). There is also a section where you can leave a recording of your own connection with the Bible, or write or construct something virtually that will be displayed on a virtual wall (kind of like moving graffiti). In my opinion, this was by far the most interesting and thought-provoking part fo the museum.

Floor 3 has three separate sections, with three separate audiovisual experiences. The OT experience is a mix of audiovisual presentations that you watch and rooms that you walk through meant to help you feel like you are part of the story (e.g., you walk between representations of walls of water to connect with the parting of the Red Sea). The whole thing was 20 - 30 minutes. The second section of the floor is a live-action movie that you watch that is about John the Baptist and Herod; it is pretty well-done. After you watch that, you enter into a recreation of a village like Jesus might have grown up in; it seems like it is supposed to have living history interpreters in it, but there were none while we were there, and without them, it is pretty underwhelming. The last section is an animated movie about the apostles; it was pretty well done, and was maybe 15 minutes long. In sum, save this floor for when your feet need a break (but you will be standing for some of the OT section).

Floor 4 is all about the Bible. The first half of the room is kind of pre-canon stuff; lots of things about bits and fragments and translation, and most everything is a copy or picture of the real thing. Then it is cases and cases and cases of Bibles and parts of Bibles. It is really hard to move through it chronologically because there are things on the walls and things in the middle. They could have done so much more to talk about why legitimate gospel-centered Christian scholars have undertaken newer translations (e.g., what new discoveries of older manuscripts have revealed); instead there is a ton on the development of the KJV, and then, almost as a parenthetical, a brief mention of all the translations since then. I normally like to read everything in a museum, but there was way too much info that was of very little consequence, and there was very little attempt to draw it all together in a connected story.

Floor 5 was the Shroud exhibit and an exhibit on archeological discoveries. You have to work hard to find the archeological exhibit, since it is through a couple sets of forbidding-looking doors. This exhibit was like the 4th floor exhibits in that there seemed to be case after case of similar things, and very little context or bigger picture.

The Shroud exhibit, however, was a whole other level of disappointing. There is SO much more they could have done with that, so much credible info that they didn't even mention. The exhibit is basically in two parts; the first half is about the Shroud itself and a few techniques that have been used to study it, and the back half is about the journey that the Shroud presumably took to get from Jerusalem to Turin. The second half of the exhibit was totally lame; just stories and pictures that have very little to do with the Shroud itself. The first half of the exhibit has the full replica up on the wall, and the front view (only) as a 3-D object that has sensors you can activate at certain places to hear a recording. Many of the recordings are Bible verses, not information about the Shroud. They could have easily had labels highlighting all the different wounds that are consistent with the Biblical account, and they could have explained why the blood was visible or why the wounds on the back are consistent with Roman flogging at the time. But they did none of this. Anywhere in the exhibit. At all. And there was no discussion of the 3-D information encoded in the coloration. Even worse, in the area on techniques, they could have gone through all the mounds of tests and how they have disproved all the various possible human sources of the image, but instead they highlight only that a single researcher decided that it was paint. (Spoiler alert: there are a pile of clear, scientific reasons based on testing of the Shroud that prove it could not possibly be anything like paint.) And then in the dating section, they just say it carbon dated to the 1400s, leaving the idea that it can't be the real Shroud. Spoiler alert : Not only is there a good explanation for why the dating came out wrong (and support for that hypothesis in how the dates from the four different sections vary), but there is also another line of reasoning based on how Jesus was represented in art that suggests that the image on the Shroud was well-known long before the 1400s. It is almost as if the curators' goal was to leave you with the idea that the Shroud of Turin had no connection to Jesus, and that it was a hoax. And yet the full body of tests and rationale is incredibly compelling both with regard to it's authenticity, and even with regard to how it's existence could be seen as evidence for spectacular uniqueness of Jesus' resurrection (and this coming from two people who have PhDs in engineering from Caltech). If you want to learn more about both the wounds and the scientific studies, check out the "Shroud of Turin" video by Jesse Simpson on Vimeo.

The atmosphere here is peaceful and awe inspiring. So much to see. The 30 min experience of the Bible was entertaining even for my teenage boy. You could spend all day here. All the scroll fragments and Nazareth walkthroughs are great. I really wanted to hold a scroll piece….. and the VR Jerusalem experience just made me want to jump on a plane and go to Israel right now!!!

This museum was a wonderful surprise! It’s a must see when visiting as there is something for all ages. The book of Hebrews experience was mind blowing!! Such a cool experience! Definitely worth the money!! Plan for a whole day as there is just so much to see.

This is a world class museum experience. Allow at least one day to view all of the exhibits, fascinating artifacts and interactive video displays. After visiting this museum, you’ll never think of the Bible the same way again.

This is a must see! We were amazed at the wealth of information that this museum held. We thoroughly enjoyed the walk-thrus and our interaction with those portraying characters of the times.

Amazing exhibits, so much history, friendly staff, restaurants in museums, wonderful gift shop. Close to Metro. I spent 5 hours and could have spent more time. Highly recommend !

We were there for 6 hours and just barely saw everything! Overall I was very impressed, especially since I was expecting fundamentalism that I would have to take with a grain of salt (I'm a Presbyterian, we're pretty progressive!), but instead I found it to be largely academic in nature. My main disappointment was that there just isn't much Jesus in it! It was very heavily Old Testament, I think Jewish visitors would get nearly as much out of it as Christian ones. Please, can't they add just a few more things about Christ?? Nevertheless, the level of interactivity was astounding, especially what they were able to offer still during thanks to souvenir styluses. The artifacts there are also breathtaking.

The Museum of the Bible is really well done. For the exhibits that we were able to see, the perspective I sensed was fact-based and historical, rather than promoting doctrine or theology in the negative sense. I believe it would take two or three days for those who love reading signs and exploring in depth, and a day for those with little children. My children (ranging from elementary to middle school) were all interested. Among the top exhibits: We loved the half-hour Old Testament experience, which is a sensory, audio and visual experience. It does have moments of pitch blackness and traveling from room to room as it retells Bible stories and the history of the children of Israel, so some little children might be scared. But my youngest who is 7 did fine. The Washington Revelations was also a lot of fun, a simulation of flying above D.C. and seeing many gems where the Scripture is engraved on buildings. Really felt like flying. Our kids went on the ride twice - thanks to membership we didn’t have to pay extra! There are many interactive exhibits and videos, among collections of old Bibles. Looking forward to exploring more on our next visit. And there is “airport-like” security, so don’t bring sharp things. I got my scissors (for opening snack packages) taken away. They gave me the option to go back to my car but I ended up gifting the scissors to security instead.

Wonderful. Planning a trip back. The immersive displays are impressive. Great for young and old. The restaurant fantastic too.

All of the staff seem to have missed the customer service training. From the initial security check which was rude, bordering on abusive. ( we know the standard of security in the Us and the Capitol, National Archives, etc we’re all fine). Staff, at best disinterested. Purchases in shop were abandoned due to incredibly slow and disinterested staff. Washington is fascinating and beautiful, people are friendly, don’t waste your time here

Outstanding experience. The only thing disappointing were their hamburgers we had for lunch at their Manna Restaurant. But we didn’t go for the food, so not counting off for that. Unfortunately, we ran out of time because there is so much to see and do. We determined we will plan a trip back to see it all. It fully exceeded our expectations.

Great history. So much knowledge to be had. You can’t do it all in a day. The history of the Bible starting from the beginning is amazing. Well worth it

You don't have to be religious to enjoy this museum. This museum's displays are impressive and very informative. The museum overall is beautiful.

I suppose it is the nature of the big city, but I was a little disappointed at the lack of friendliness at a Bible museum. We paid quite a bit to get in and expected a little more actual artifacts. Had I known the Shroud of Turin was just a reporduction, I probably wouldn't have paid the high admission.

This museum was amazing. We expected to spend a couple of hours there but were there for five hours and can't wait to go back because we didn't get to see it all. It is history, artifacts, multimedia presentations, and so much more. One of the most fascinating and well done museums I have ever been to.

This is a beautiful museum with well designed displays. There are too many things to do in one visit, so do some research ahead of time to narrow your focus. Choose at least one interactive experience if you have kids with you. Older kids can also pick up a scavenger hunt page near the front of the museum.

We ate lunch at the Manna Restaurant and we enjoyed the food, although it took a while to get our food.

The Bible museum was informative and interesting. I would highly recommend to all to visit. I do feel however that it missed the mark in a few areas. I recommend a section devoted to the birth and life of Jesus specifically and feel this was not given the attention deserved. There currently is a Shroud of Turin exposition, I thought was the actual shroud. I have seen this in Torino, Italy and wanted my daughter to see. There is a replica which is fine and she enjoyed learning about this. My daughter and I also paid additional for the Holy land experience with Virtual reality glasses. I would recommend this as was interesting, however we feel this could be a bit more dynamic and not showing the men cutting the grass and weed whacking and golf carts in the background was distracting. I was confused about the scene showing the manger and other areas which were located what appears to be a church. I asked about this and the staff had no answers if these were actual and factual places or not. I wanted more accurate information. All in all I would suggest a visit to anyone and am very happy there is a Bible museum in DC.

DC has done it again. A multifloor. half a billion dollar museum. Many short movies and exhibits with multimedia everywhere. Different areas take you thru the old & new testament . I particularly liked the old world master paintings from centuries ago as they described the use of form, color, etc., to explain what the painter wanted to depict. Another area had every type of bible from all over the world. It could get a bit tedious. Food & coat check available.

Museum is beautifully done with many interactive exhibits and films. I would not recommend paying extra $10 for a docent tour or for All Creation Sings as there are a ton of free options.

A must visit. An interactive museum full of a wealth of information not only on the Bible but how the Bible has played a part in our lives throughout the ages all in historical context. The Fly over Washington DC was on par or better than any amusement ride!
The museum has ever changing special exhibits that inform and educate believers and nonbelievers. It is so much more than a museum. It is designed to engage all ages.
It is easy to get to, has a small restaurant that is reasonably priced and has parking close. You will definitely wish you planned more time for your visit!

When the Museum of the Bible first opened in 2017, I spent an entire day enjoying the many exhibits on its 6 floors plus basement. Now, on the last Tuesday of each month, the museum is free. As a result the line to get in was two blocks long! At least it moved rather quickly. I waited my turn and then was able to breeze through since I already booked a ticket. I took the elevator up to the 5th floor to see three temporary exhibits.

The first exhibit was "The People of the Land: History and Archaeology of Ancient Israel". You can see artifacts of Canaanite society from the 2nd millennium BCE and other treasures from Israel on display.

In the next gallery was "Sacred Words: Revealing the Earliest Hebrew Book". Most early written liturgical items were written on scrolls. The oldest surviving Hebrew codex was found in Afghanistan and dates from the 700s. It is the Afghan Liturgical Quire". The Prato Haggadah, ca. 1300, echoes the "Golden Age" of Jewish culture in Spain. (A Haggadah is used for the procedures and prayers that are said during the traditional Passover meal.)

The last exhibit hall showcased "The Megiddo Mosaic: Foundations of Faith". This mosaic dates from AD 230 and was used in an early Christian prayer hall. The inscription is the oldest archaeological evidence to "Jesus Christ" and to call him "God" found to date. The inscription translates as "The God-loving Akeptous has offered the table to God Jesus Christ as a memorial". On the other side of the mosaic is a Fish Medallion. The fish was the earliest symbol of Christianity, predating the cross. Ichthys, the Greek word for fish, was used as an acronym for "Jesus Christ, God's Son, Savior".

The museum had several artworks for Christmas. "Silent Night", 2019, and "The Three Wise Men", 2020 were created by Tim Schmalz for the Museum of the Bible. In the lobby, there was a memorial wreath next to an exhibit of President Jimmy Carter's Bible. This New Marked Reference Bible, 1975, was used by Carter while he was in the Oval Office. He donated it to the museum in 2021.

The museum was founded by the owner of Hobby Lobby. It does not proselytize and treats its subject in a scholarly manner.

A must see! The most creatively formatted museum we've visited. Lots of digital interactive areas, that keep your interest focused. As a family of 6, we spent six hours there. They have a nice cafe, with good food we had lunch there in the facility. The scribe's presentation was breathtaking even for my college students. We traveled on a Sunday, which meant far less traffic downtown DC and plenty of parking.

Don’t skip this one! It is well done and so interesting. It’s not really for families with young children - although they do have some exhibits that cater to children. You’ll need at least three hours if you like to read everything! Your tickets allow same day re entry so you can break up your visit. It’s a beautiful and peaceful place.

As a follower of Jesus this provided a great day at the museum and we were very impressed with the quality of the displays and presentations.

Having a Jewish gentleman explaining people’s names meaning and writing them in Hebrew was an unexpected highlight.

Definitely need a few hours to get through it all but was interesting to see the museum app offering a few fast track options for those with less time.

Multimedia presentations were very well done. Amazing collection of Bible copies from through the years and helpful insights into culture and societies that were part of the Bible’s journey through history.

Highly recommended. Groupon offers discounted entry and that was easy to use.

The most important part of the Bible which the whole book points to is Jesus -who was greatly ignored… very disappointed and felt it was a betrayal to the Savior who the Old Testament points to and 4 books of the New Testament detail. His birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension were basically ignored

Excellent experience! This was our third time visiting but we took additional family members with us for this one. It is so well done. The place is sparkling clean and all of the guides are very helpful. Highly recommended for individuals or families!

The Museum of the Bible is an amazing place. We found a reasonable hotel right around the corner (Marriott Residence Inn) for $135 per might (senior rate), which included a grab n go breakfast. The museum is in walking distance.

It is a classy endeavor. White marble staircases (of course there are elevators), clean, roomy rest rooms on each floor. Clearly labeled, first-class exhibits. Well organized. And above all, the staff is very solicitous and engaging. Even the outside security company the museum employs has a great, friendly knowledgeable staff. We just loved it. Definitely worth the $20 (senior price).

Day 1. We arrived from Long Island at 11 a.m. We had an easy check-in, and our rooms were ready. Each room was a nice size with a kitchenette. Really top notch hotel and relatively inexpensive. Definitely worth the price based on the location. We had purchased Big Bus tickets from Groupon prior to the trip, and we decided to just hop on at one of the locations nearest our hotel---and stay on for the whole trip--and get off at the same spot. So we got a good bird's eye view of Washington. That took us into the mid afternoon. We freshened up and then took an Uber to a nearby restaurant for supper.

Day 2. We walked to the Museum, which opens at 10 (unless you're a charter member; then it opens at 9). We had researched which floors to cover when, etc., but it wasn't necessary: they'll tell you the best way to see the whole museum once you get there. Make sure to purchase the extra "ride" (I forget what it's called) that takes you above the fray to each DC building where Scripture is somehow incorporated into the structures. )

They had over a dozen "galleries". It will take you an entire day to see the whole museum with all its galleries, but you have to keep moving. We weren't sorry we did it all in one day. We went on a week day, and so it wasn't busy.

Day 3. We headed home--glad we went.

Support the cause! Learning the history of the Bible. Learning about the artifacts that prove it is real and it’s God’s Word. The beauty of the artifacts, experiences, staff, gift shop, food. Spend the entire day there. But don’t forget support the cause there and after you leave. Get a yearly membership it pays for itself in 2 visits. Tip the waiters. Say thank you to security. Make this a tradition. Learn why it’s important to help translate the Bible for every nation and tongue. But when you leave check your relationship with the Lord. Check how much time you spend in prayer and reading the Bible. Then make sure you are attending and fellowshipping and serving in a church. Not on line, but in person. The purpose of the experience is to devote your life to the Lord if not it’s all in vain.

Wonderful place to see and visit. We spent 3 hours and did not see it all -- feet sore from walking though. :-)
Too many exhibits to list and lots of detailed explanations make the museum a great place to visit. The collection of translated and not-yet-translated Bibles makes a strong impression so do not miss that!

Wow don’t even know this exists, it was amazing a lot of new information, very interesting and informative. The museum quality is consistently outstanding, exceeding my expectations every time.” “I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service.” “The ambiance here is always inviting and comfortable.

This museum blew me away. So pretty. Very innovative. Loved the timeline exhibit that we walked through. From room to room. It was neat! I want to do that part again. The long line was worth it. I loved the later videos. I just wish we had more time. We had a Capitol tour we had to get to. And all the museums close so early. The salad in the upstairs cafe was the second best meal I had in DC. It had some rice on it. Chicken with yummy Vignette.

My husband and I and two friends visited this great museum last month. We spent several hours there, saw many, but not all of the exhibits, had lunch, and wished we could have spent more time! One thing we really appreciated was the advice printed about what to do if we only had a certain amount of time. This advice was very valuable to us. Every floor has exhibits and an area for extended learning activities. The food at the cafe was very good. All in all, it was a museum well worth the time and money!

This is an excellent, well done museum. I was not sure what to expect. I happened to listen to a travel podcast on my flight to DC that briefly talked about this museum so I decided to visit. My husband and I spent hours there. We took the highlights tours then went back to things. I encourage anyone interested to visit their website to get a better understand of what the museum is all about because it is too much to mention in this review. We almost didn't go and are very glad we did! Excellent museum!

Excellent, interactive, and inspiring. This was worth the cost to enter and experience the bible in a new way. We did not have time for all of the museum but still felt it was well worth the visit.

This is not a museum where paintings hang on walls and the art is shown in one way. First of all let me say WOW! This is a dramatic experience to discover the history and timelines given in the bible, and while I was in town for business my coworker and I made some time to check it out. Tickets are a little less money when purchased online. We ubered over and weren't sure what to expect. At the entrance, I asked where's a good place to start? And was told on the third floor.

The third floor is an interactive story where you walk from room to room of different parts of the story of Genesis, beginning with In the Beginning.... and the lighting and visuals are powerful story tellers. Afterwards we opted for the 4rth floor to see the history of the bible, and here I was happily amazed at all of the connections with Egyptian art, Canaanite and even Akkadian text and beautiful relics. I loved everything featured on this floor and the connections made between the Hebrew and Egyptian timelines was very satisfying to all of my prior studies. This floor reminded me of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in a small way, with some corners displaying pottery, cases showing jewelry, and even a piece of the wall of Jerusalem. The Usher on this floor was very passionate and we had a wonderful conversation.

I won't highlight every floor but I will reference the bottom floor which takes the time to ask the question if science and the bible agree or contradict each other. The approach is tasteful although I felt a bit biased on the science side, which if we are being honest, is still being discovered.

After a couple of inspiring hours, we walked over to the National Mall and wandered through the Botanical Gardens. This is a centrally located Museum not too far from the rest of the sights and things to do. In a city where much is free, and this is apx. $20.00 per adult, I still highly recommend the experience. It was not at all what I'd envisioned.
I have a travel blog with more details of the entire Washington DC experience and lots of ideas for how to enjoy your time in this area (and others). It is linked to my bio.

This was one of only 2 museums open in DC at the time of our visit, but I’m so glad we went! There is something for everyone there. I loved it as a seminary graduate and my 2 year old daughter loved the interactive parts. The Hebrew Bible experience was the highlight- don’t miss that!

So disappointed! Planned a trip to the museum today for my mom in laws birthday. Due to new regulations they are mandating masking children 2 years old and up! NO EXCEPTIONS. We did not go ...... and now have to work towards getting a refund.

I’m glad I had a Groupon for 1/2 off because the admission is entirely too steep for a city of free museums. It’s good. I learned a lot but definitely don’t feel that it advanced my faith at all. The museum is disingenuous in their labels and present a lot of what they have as original when it’s only reproductions. We went to see the new New Testament experience and it was a huge let down. The cafe was exceedingly overpriced but there’s no other food options nearby so you’re stuck. The gift shop needs improvement. If you’re just going to see a Gutenberg Bible, you can see that for free at the Library of Congress, however they do have a lot of other bibles and archaeological artifacts if you can discern from the labels what is genuine and what is a reproduction.

This is a beautiful museum with numerous experiences. We loved the walk through Nazareth, the Magna Carta, DC flyover, the Israeli artifacts. It is a solid 4 to 5 hours longer if you eat there. It is a great museum!

There are many detailed exhibitions about the Bible.
If you are interested in religion, listen to it.
Not a Christian, but a lot of knowledge.
Many Old Testament New Testament knowledge about the Bible is displayed.

Fantastic day of learning. A modern museum with lots to interact with and really well presented exhibits. Staff so friendly and helpful - well worth the ticket price.

The experience was FANTASTIC! When I saw the table with food fishes and breads I just were grateful.

I love the Bible and help give more clarity on how the history of God’s word. They also had some actors sharing the story of Jesus very impactful. Highly recommend!

We had a great time at the Museum of the Bible. We spent about 3 hours and did not see all the exhibits. There is a lot to see and learn. I think that people from all religions and denominations can enjoy this museum. The whole building seems brand new, modern, super clean and well organized. It should be up there in the list of things to do in DC.

We live in a Washington suburb. Finally we made it to the museum. Get a guide who will educate you about the bible itself and how it was created over the centuries, The exhibits are great. We will go again,

I guess the museum is neat in theory. However, my husband and I were both disappointed that the majority of the items on display were either marked "removed" for various reasons or marked facsimile (a copy, meaning they aren't real). The kids area isn't monitored and there were several older teens that were clearly too big for the play area so my toddler couldn't play. All of the other museums have very monitored children's areas and even restrict access to adults without children. The security at the doors were awfully rude and uptight for it to be a bunch of replica items, move some of the security to the kids area! If someone steals this stuff, just print another! We weren't allowed to exit without going through the gift shop even though we had a screaming child. Once we exited the gift shop we were questioned by the same security guard about sitting on a bench outside of the gift shop. There was a guy walking around in a plaid blazer and tennis shoes, kinda looked like a reject from Rascal Flats giving everyone weird looks. He must've been the manager and just made you feel uncomfortable. It was like being at a church where you knew you weren't welcome and they were judging you. I guess what I'm trying to say is the artifacts aren't the only thing fake here! As a Christian this place honestly breaks my heart because I know this could be the only taste of Jesus some people see! This place needs to get it together and start loving God's people! For there to be so much imitation in this museum they need to start imitating Jesus!

The Museum of the Bible was a wonderful experience everyone should see when in D.C. The countless historical information and old Bibles and other books was incredible! I thoroughly enjoyed walking through the little town they created, it definitely brought you back to the Bible times. The gift shop was amazing with so many wonderful gifts and books for purchase. I would definitely go back over and over again.

This was an awesome surprise! The best (total) museum experience we had during our visit to DC. The exhibits and "experiences" were so well done they were as good as any we have seen anywhere. One day was just not enough time to really feel you'd seen it all but if you only have one day be sure to walk through all 6 floors to see what you want to come back a catch next time.

I love studying Biblical history and this museum is one of my absolute favorite places to visit. I love the programs & lectures that they put on and am amazed by some of the short term exhibits. My favorite was the Weidmann Bible and the Exhibit on the Slave Bible. I enjoy seeing all the artifacts and learning about the Bible through time. One of my favorite rooms to visit is also the SmartTable with the stats on the most searched words/scriptures etc across the world. Yes I know I'm a nerd but that kind of stuff makes me happy. I also like eating in the restaurant and sitting out on the garden terrace in warm weather.

I had very high hopes for this museum and had been looking forward to seeing it for years, No doubt, the facility itself is stunning. First class in every way, the exhibits are well presented, lots of information, Too much to take in in one visit.

As a Bible believing Christian I became concerned immediately when I noticed that the ceiling was painted was painted as a replica of the Vatican and that there were also exhibits of Vatican treasures on the 1st floor. Some reviewers have said that this museum is not is not pro Catholic but in my opinion a gift shop that sells rosary beads and prayer cards for the Saints is definitely pro Catholic. I feel that this museum is very ecumenical and is trying to appeal to all faiths. Perhaps the owners of Hobby Lobby should read Daniel and Revelation which clearly speaks of the end of times and Antichrist whol take power at the end of days, as many suspect that that world leader will be a Catholic pope. I appreciate the fact that they are looking through the past but since the future is at hand I believe that they have missed an opportunity to share the true gospel with those who visit this lovely museum.

I went there expecting to see a bunch of right wing Uber religious st uff

But found at least the top two floors very interesting descriptions of the history of the bible from oral tradition through the more modern translations. Interesting even for secular person

Just great! Really need a few hours to see it all.. wonderful ride as part of museum- virtual fly through Washington that shows various scriptures in interesting places all over the city- just fascinating.

A great educational experience for folks of all ages. Plan to spend more than three hours. The 3rd floor was a great place to start; all the movies and visual displays were amazing! We ate a delightful, affordable lunch on the 6th floor, both the service and the food was great.
We will definitely plan another visit on our next trip to DC.

We were not really happy with it but I did have a good time. It didn’t seem to be complete. What was there was okay however we experienced some disruption in the experience in some teens that were there and being inappropriate it was not pleasant

This is an okay museum that is about the Bible itself and not necessarily a Christian attraction. The cafe is good. The immersive worship experience is neat

Didactics were hard to read. The themes didn’t flow from one display to the next.

We set aside the audio guide after three stops. It didn’t seem to add anything to the experience.

I am a 64 year-old PK, and brought my mom, who is an easy audience, and we were looking forward to it, and were quite disappointed.

The Tiffany windows were a highlight. There’s lots to see but it didn’t capture our interest though we’re lifelong learners with great curiosity.

6 floors of awe-inspiring exhibits! We also attended The Logos Theatre’s “Pilgrim’s Progress” play on tour here which was incredible!! The theatre is on the 5th floor but the museum does not stay open after 5. Your theatre ticket is separate and grants access to that floor and theatre after hours. The exhibits and dioramas are displayed very well throughout the museum and showcase a variety of artifacts down through the ages. Anyone from any religion or denomination would enjoy!

I was worried that my ten-year-old might get completely bored after a couple of hours in the museum. Thankfully, my worries were unfounded.

The museum is modern and very interactive, with plenty of video kiosks that are both entertaining and educational.

There was an extra charge, but I recommend the Virtual Reality tour of the Holy Land too. It made a great experience even better.

Besides the virtual reality tour, my ten-year old was especially captivated by the Old Testament exhibit, with its immersive mix of videos, lights, sounds and special effects. We all enjoyed the New Testament section, with the re-creation of a Galilee Village and first century attired workers who were eager to shed light on everyday life in the town.

My family spent five hours there and had to leave at closing time. We left without fully exploring all the exhibits. We left fully satisfied but wishing we had arrived earlier.

This museum is a great place to visit for people of all faith. Very educational and insight into the Bible. You will come away with so much knowledge and background information from visiting the Bible museum. I highly recommend not missing the exhibit on the third floor.

It was an awesome experience and will do it again. The best part was the New Testament. The walk through was great. Everything was detailed.

My favorite part was interacting with the living-history interpreters in first-century Nazareth...talking to a shepherd, a housewife, and a synagogue attendee about everyday life was fascinating! But the whole museum is fascinating -- I expected to spend 2-3 hours max, and wound up spending 6. Everywhere you look, there's something else intriguing.

I was impressed by the respect shown for (in order of Biblical arrival) Jews, Catholics, Protestants and people of other -- or no -- religions who read the Bible; there was never a sense of "we're right and you're wrong." And the showmanship is impressive as well; I kept thinking of Disney meeting MGM.

The whole place feels clean and airy, and while reviews have mentioned that dining can be expensive and involve long waits, there are quick-food places right around the corner; any guard can direct you. (And with your ticket you can leave and come back as often as you like on that same day.)

Note that it's VERY chilly inside; make sure to bring a coat or at least a jacket.

The museum was amazing! Thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. Great for singles, couples, or families- something for everyone.

Visited on Monday, Sept. 21 and had a wonderful visit. I went primarily for my interest in the history of the Bible and was very impressed with the extensive displays and videos showing the history of the Jewish Torah and the Christian New Testament as well as the translations into many different languages. Time very well spent for me. I was also surprised how much I enjoyed the "Stories" of the Old an New Testament. Great graphics for any age.

My wife and I spent two or three hours here and loved the entire experience. The Old Testament experience on the 3rd floor was our highlight - artistic, inspiring, and worshipful. Their use of so many media was just amazing. But my overall feeling of the time at the museum of just how much QUALITY went into everything - from the entry area to the staircases and elevators and doors, to the Manna restaurant, to the animation in the exhibits, to the exhibits themselves. No shortcuts anywhere, and just very high quality in everything. Grateful for the experience!

Bah humbug I said in a true Dickens pre-Christmas manner, 3 hours in a museum I said. No way ! As a Christian I wanted to go but felt that 3 hours was too much to lose from my only day here in DC.

As it transpired, we spent 4 hours altogether and missed the top two floors.

So why was it so good? For us it was the mix of interactive technology and historical remnants and culture; the authenticity and robust background of the documents, languages and books; the chronological walk through of eras, people and events.

I don't want to waste it by telling everything that's there but we were very impressed with the whole experience, staff assistance and very tasty lunch in one of the restaurants.

We were guided to start at an Australian ladies art exhibition which was very impressive but a bit out of place, but I lack culture a bit.

First, let me say I was pleasantly surprised-- and so were my history-teacher sister and her kids, ages 7 - 16.  This is a first class, 21st century facility and experience, with something for all ages, and we had a great day here.

I was skeptical, since the museum was funded by the who's who of American evangelical Christianity, and originally opened with looted artifacts.

That said, I found the exhibits and experiences to be of very high quality and their bias (in favor of evangelical, American Christianity) mostly in what was omitted. More on that--and the biased tourguide I overheard --  later.  Whether you're a non-Christian looking to better understand how the Bible has shaped history, or a devout Jew, Catholic, Protestant, or Evangelical, you'll probably find something to like here -- which is praise I didn't expect to give.

One other thing to note about the "Museum" collection - before I tell you all the wonderful aspects -- is that most of the ancient texts and carvings displayed are facsimilies (reproductions) of the originals. If you're a serious museum buff, this might offend, but hey - seeing a really good copy, at scale, is easier than a flight to London, Jerusalem or Cairo.  When you get to the collection of Bibles, almost all are originals, and it's an exceptional collection.

The museum experience is beautiful.  And, in July 2021, well-staffed with friendly hosts and limited crowds. As you enter and get your bearings, don't overlook the digital mural ceiling in the lobby, which constantly changes.  Digital guides (individual ipad-style devices) are provided, and guide you through the museum, reacting to your location with relevant information.

The fourth floor is the most museum-like experience, tracing the history and context of the ancient biblical text.  I read and watch a lot of scholarly work on ancient history and biblical criticism, and I found the exhibit to do an admirable job of placing some context on the early formation of Judaism, among the other empires and gods of the time.  The section on the dead sea scrolls does attempt to downplay them, by focusing on the forgeries that were also created shortly after discovery-- but, bringing attention to the importance of authenticity and provenance in antiquities is important (though ironic, given the museum's own early provenance problems).  This is where I overhead a tour guide using bad logic and well-worn apologetics to emphasize how the text of [modern] scripture could be trusted because there were two matching copies.  I once relished this kind of stuff before I learned better, but contrary to his pitch, it's not so simple, and scholars don't all agree.  So beware the slick evangelism tactics you may get in a tourguide.  Don't forget that, at it's core, this is a evangelism project for many of its funders and volunteers/staff.

After getting through the stele and papyri, you reach a magnificent collection of Bibles, and a great telling of the history of translation, printing, and different editions.  The "Wicked Bible," in which a typo says "thou shalt commit adultery," is an unexpected highlight.

For both the casually curious and the passionate evangelical, the "Illuminations" display shows just how far the Bible has traveled - and how far it has yet to go, with many of the world's languages not yet having their own translation.  If nothing else, this display drives home how many living languages there are in the world.  Also on this floor is what I would describe as a chapel, in which you can listen to scripture being read.

Moving to the 3rd floor, you'll find interactive experiences featuring short films, and walk-through experiences.  Again I was impressed with the high quality of storytelling. The films in "The Hebrew Bible" and "the New Testament Theater" were really well done, which is significant given the complexity of compressing the Bible narratives into short-film, non-denominational formats.  These were not sales pitches for Judaism or Christianity, but a beautiful telling of their core stories and beliefs.  I really recommend these experiences.

Also on the third floor is a walk-through village representing Nazareth at the time of Jesus.  We only saw two costumed "villagers,"--and on their way to lunch --  but I assume post-pandemic there are more. Nonetheless, my youngest nephews had fun running around the uninhabited village completing their scavenger hunt.

Level 2 was my surprise favorite. Focusing on "the Impact of the Bible," I expected this to be heavily biased on a narrow evangelical version of Christianity, and it was not.  Instead, superb and engaging exhibits showcased the impact of the Bible on global politics, music, literature, science, and the arts.  Also on Level 2 is the coolest interactive exhibit: Bible Now.  This focuses on the current impact of the Bible on people, and features a 365 degree screen which switches from showing timelapse views of Jerusalem, to twitter feeds about the Bible, to memes created live in the exhibit by visitors.    The "I am second" video interview booth was a tad creepy, since it invites you to allow your video to be published before you learn anything about the "I am second" organization that sponsors it.  So we steered clear.

This floor did not completely shy away from disagreements about the Bible (Thomas Jefferson's "cut away" Bible was featured, and there was no attempt to paint George Washington as a modern "believer"--he was a deist)  It told of the Bible's role in female suffrage and civil rights. However, this is the floor which was most biased by its omissions. 

What appeared to be missing was any in-depth treatment of the serious harm and many wars that have been inspired or justified by the Bible. In a history of the influence of the Bible on culture, there are important unflattering stories to be told:  the crusades, colonization, battles between Catholics and protestants, Nazi and other genocides, and slavery. These deserve a much more significant  treatment in a "museum" setting.  My own white ancestors came to the United States, for example, to escape the endless persecutions, expulsions, and executions as Mennonites hated by both Catholics and Lutherans - whichever happened to be in power in the Rhine valley.

The main floor features a really fun kids area, themed to Bible stories.  The whole family had way too much fun with the games of skill here.  Also here are rotating exhibits from the Vatican.  Given the incalculable wealth of the Vatican museums (I've been there) , this showing was incredibly feeble.

We did not try the virtual reality experience - it's probably top notch, like the rest of the museum's interactive opportunities.

Finally, the gift shop is lovely - but another place where biases show through CLEARLY.  I saw none of my favorite Bible scholars' works included in the bookstore.  I would expect at least one book by Bart Erhman or Marcus Borg; maybe some best sellers on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Instead, extremist radio host Eric Metaxas' books are available.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
The main restaurant is currently closed (July 2021).  The Milk & Honey cafe struggles to keep up with orders, and is expensive, but was good.  Consider eating at nearby L'Enfant Plaza food court.

CONCLUDING TIPS:

Go--even if you hate donor Hobby Lobby for their ultraconservative lobbyist agenda.

Make sure to enjoy the beautiful experiences and films on level 3. 

Enjoy level 2, but ask yourself "what's missing?"

Be VERY skeptical of tour guides - remember, they are likely evangelists who want to sell you on a very specific flavor of American evangelical Christianity, and will stretch the facts to do so.

Buy books from a less biased curator.

The museum itself had a variety of exhibits from historical to immersive multimedia presentations of the Old and New Testament and more. What marred the experience for me was the rudeness and poor service from the women serving in the Milk and Honey cafe last Thursday 20 July. First they said there were no cinammon muffins but I later saw some being brought out of a fridge so I ordered one. Friends ordered other items. When we go the food, the muffin that I paid for was not there. The woman denied I ordered it and asked me to show the receipt and finally I got it but it was freezing cold. When I asked if it could be warmed up, there was such a surly and abrupt attitude. In a museum that is supposed to be exhibiting the Bible, it was disappointing that there was a lack of Christian witness in the people who were supposed to be demonstrating some sort of service or hospitality. I do not know if it was because we were of Asian heritage or because they simply could not be bothered to act professionally or at the very minimum, in a courteous way. The food was also overpriced for what it was. I hope someone in the Management will be made aware of the poor service.

wonderful place to send 3-4 hrs/ delightful exhibits/learned alot/extra clean/easy to maneuver around in/easy to read the maps/the flight simular through the holy lands was outstanding/wheelchair friendly/highly recommend this delightful museum.

This was truly a gift from God. We could have stayed here all day. It was amazing how many priceless bibles and other items they had from hundreds and thousands of years ago. A must see for lovers of the Bible.

Great experience to see the different exhibition of the bible and the to feel like you walking in israel. Great for the family to see and experience, Museum does has $17.00 each to enter.

I'm not sure if there are enough positive adjectives in the English Language
to describe in full the incredibly wonderful, creative, imaginative, interactive, and just downright entertaining experience that we experienced at the Museum of the Bible, and yes, we were blown away.

A quick note about my wife and I, we are Jewish, but not actively religious - though we have much respect for most religious people - live and let live.
This is my point, we found that this Museum was not about indoctrination, rather it is a learning experience with impressive intelligence and clearly put together by what must be some of the best and the brightest in the field
of how to best present an uber Modern Museum in the age of Social
Media and High Tech experiences. It is a Wow.

The immersive experience even extends to the absolutely beautiful
building (once a refrigerated warehouse !) it is all housed in. Even the
roof top restaurant was delicious and appropriate with a great staff
clearly wanting to help.

My wife and I spent the entire day ( 9 - 5 ! ) in this spectacular venue.
In our time there, we commented about how the designers and intellectuals
and scientists and researchers who all contributed to this massively ambitious project, have out-Disney'ed Disney !

What I am saying is that Disney is a kind of master of interactive and creative experiences, but truthfully, often without a lot depth. This Museum has got it all, the experiences that all ages can relate to, PLUS intellect and depth of thought. How often can you say that about any venue ?

It is now a week since we visited, and my wife and I are still talking about this place. I grew up in a slum deep in Brooklyn ( family biz burned to the ground
when I was 5 - no insurance...) and because we live in this wonderful Nation called - America - my wife and I have worked hard and have done well...
We have been lucky enough in our lifetime to have now visited (literally) a couple of hundred Museums worldwide (maybe more...) 50 States, about
35 - 40 countries.. not trying to brag - just trying to point out that the Museum of the Bible is up there with the best of the best. In fact, in a City (DC) with dozens of Museums - we think this Museum should not be missed,
more than well worth your time even if you are not at all religious.

My wife and I will be back again to fill in what we have missed - gladly !

We were visiting DC and decided to check out this museum as part of our trip. Compared to many other free activities in DC you have to pay to go here. After having gone here I’d probably rather have spent my time at one of the many many other things that are available to do in the area.

Enjoyed the exhibits and the DC ride. Suggest more than a day is needed to see everything. Cafes were overpriced on everything and that needs to change.

You can see a lot of history of the Bible and learn why it is so important to many cultures and countries. You really learn things you didn't know.

Did the half price entry after 3, but I would suggest taking a morning and exploring this museum. Each floor was a different theme. Great kids learning area. Huge selection of artifacts and bibles to explore.
Go up to the top floor and there is a great place to take photos with the city in the background.

In DC for business, but had a little time to stop by the Museum. Wow - its probably worth planning a trip back to DC with this as the main agenda item on the list. Plan to spend some time here. Several interactive sections; + loads of historic bibles and much, much more.

This is a “must see and do” experience! Being a pastor’s wife, I thought I knew a lot about the Bible and the history of the Jews and Christianity. I was enlightened and fascinated!

Phenominal museum! Best level is the Stories of the Bible. The Manna restaurant caters for dietary needs. Museum is interative. Building is huge. I was there by myself for a day and got a good overview of everything. If I wanted to spend time and read every plaque etc, I would have needed more time. Fortunately, a lot of the museum's content is available online (excellent options for people overseas like myself and can't exactly get there every couple of years). Would go back for a different time of year and see a show or event. Wouldn't bother doing the VR experience again as it was mostly buildings that had been built over the original sites.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe show at the World Stage Theater was amazing! I would highly recommend it. We went with our three grandkids - ages 13, 9, and 7. We sat in the first row of the balcony. One thing that is good to know is that the handrail at the front of the balcony is directly in the view of children. So I would recommend sitting in the orchestra with children. Also the actors come out on the sides of the theater where the audience is sitting so that's another good reason to sit in the orchestra (unless you have a young child who might get frightened).
Snacks are sold at typically high prices (no prices listed on the items) but you are allowed to bring in your own water bottle. We were glad we had our sweaters/jackets. We arrived early enough to see the two exhibits on the first floor which are both very interesting (the Tel Dan Stele and the Megiddo Mosaic).

This museum was a great experience and I would highly recommend it. Each floor was so well presented and we needed more time than the two hours we allocated to it. Staff there were very friendly and helpful and it was well worth the small admission cost.

It is well worth spending time here. Due to my schedule, I only had about 3 hours and felt like I could have spent the day and not seen it all. There is a virtual reality activity that I also did. Personally, I don't think the virtual reality activity was that interesting to me and I could have easily skipped it and spent more time in the museum. You can book your ticket online and get a discount of $5. There are 5 levels to the museum. I would recommend doing level 3 which is about the bible itself and has an old testament activity and a new testament experience. Then, I would do levels 4 about translations and then 2 about the Bible in the US next. If you have time left, you can then do levels 1 and/or 5. I did also enjoy the Drive through History footage used as that is a show I have always enjoyed watching.

What am amazing place!! It was fascinating from the minute we arrived until we left. Would highly recommend making this one of your stops while in DC. Plans on spending a minimum of 2 hours. If you have kids, the playroom is fantastic!!

With that being said, getting to the 4th floor video sequence is a moving event to go through. You really need more than a day here and would enjoy it having it broken up into smaller sections.

What a beautiful and well thought out museum. So much to see, we spent 5 hours there and didn’t even make it to one of the floors-wish we would have had an additional day to go back. This was actually our favorite museum in DC! The Megiddo Mosaic exhibit is amazing - if you’re going between now and July definitely see this before it’s gone. The museum itself is modern and beautiful. The exhibits were all interesting and innovative. Highly recommend. If we ever get back to DC, will for sure come back to this museum-maybe even plan to go 2 days.

I have been here twice, once on a normal Wednesday afternoon, and again on a free admission day. Night and day, free admission day was pure chaos. People getting in the way of things, standing on things they are not supposed to take phots, and just skimming along. It is a museum, read please, why are you even here? That being said, that doesn't really fall on the museum. But do make time and come on a less busy day.

Reason being, it is extensive! There is a lot to go over. I have gone about three times, and I have not fully read anything. It is beautiful! Please come, again on a non-busy day.

This is a great experience. Allow 3+ hours at least. Opt for the 2 paid additional experiences. Very good. The whole place is expansive. Almost overwhelming at to what can be seen here. Don’t bother with the virtual guide with the ear piece. Not very helpful. I would start on the top floor and work your way down. Only 1 place for food as the place on top floor was closed. The gift shop is huge. Definitely a must see.

This is largely a high tech experience, which we did not realize. We were so looking forward to it and I especially wanted to learn about Bible verses on monuments. Imagining they would show inscriptions and give some history as to why the passage was chosen, and who wanted it there, I was very surprised to find it was more of an amusement park ride. The visuals have you swooping like a swallow, holding on as the floor moves and the nausea grows. We were so nauseated, even though I'd closed my eyes to help my system settle, that neither of us were able to enjoy the rest of the museum.

Be prepared pay for various exhibits, after you have paid the entrance fee, and if you are sensitive to nausea, I'd skip the Fly Board experience.

This is not a 3 hour visit; this museum took me and my mother from open to close to see ALMOST everything. We actually felt we needed another day to really see everything, just because there were a couple of exhibits we rushed through when we saw it was close to closing time. Absolutely wonderful, interactive, modern, clean, with friendly staff. I especially loved the Science and Scripture exhibit (temporary), Washington Revelations, and The Hebrew Bible. Just a tip about Washington Revelations: it is a standing ride, which simulates flying around DC. This is not for the motion sick, the pregnant, or people with back problems (but it was by far the most exciting part!). I only lament that there isn't such a museum bear my hometown.

Great experience!! Really well done with great realistic village . Awesome video that you move through different rooms. A great 4 hour experience!

Wonderful museum for all, The Horse and His Boy is currently in the World Theater. Amazing life-size "puppets" and great cast.

So much to see and absorb. Filled almost an entire day there. Really liked the Hebrew Bible experience on the 3rd floor. This is actually the first thing we did and so much different from just reading placards.

A bit taken aback by the unfriendly reception upon arrive. First, the security guards were too busy chatting with themselves to even notice that we were there much less being prepared to answer any questions we had about going through security. When we finally found someone to take our ticket, the employee was actually quite rude. It just seemed particularly out of place for a museum that wants to honor the Bible. The exhibits were OK, but nothing to go out of your way for. Most of the stuff can be seen at much better museums around the world. And it was clear they definitely favor one version of Christianity over others.

This is the best museum I have ever visited and I have traveled the world over. This is just a first class experience where you get the full appreciation of the role of God and the Bible in human history. This experience is even extended to the wonderful Middle Eastern restaurant which soooo compliments this venue. We have been three times within the last year--the events and displays are ever-changing--even with Covid-19 rules in place. If you visit Washington, this is a must see museum. I normally tour all museums in 2-3 hours but on our first visit we still had not gotten to two floors when we were told they were closing (and we arrived at 10 am the opening time).

This is beautiful, modern museum located in the heart of Washington DC. Although no onsite parking there are several garages a short walk away. We spent 3 plus hours and didn’t see everything. Took an optional guided tour which was excellent as the guide explained the history of the Bible, and all of its translations. Museum offers two options for lunch.

The first thing to understand that this is really a history museum about the evolution of the Christian religions from the earliest Judaic writings of the Old Testament. Christian dogma will not be forced on you if you are not a follower of its faith.

The videos are excellent. The pseudo motion ride is fun.

Wow! What a lot of material in a beautiful space. We spent two hours here and could have spent many more, as there is so much information and so many historical documents. A great collection and well worth the price of admission.

Timed ticket easy to get on line. Paid $20 for parking. Very thorough and information of various perspectives. Plan to spend most of the day.

Try to visit during the week and not Friday or weekend. It’s very crowded. A lot to see but you have to read to get the full experience in the museum. Let all creation sing was just okay.

The student of history and religion can appreciate this museum . Very modern building and friendly helpful staff. You will learn how the Bible developed and how it has impacted the world. Nice overall exhibits and design . Yes they do have facsimile and replicas like many museums, But!! what great original artifacts they have!!! Bibles from the Middle Ages, Ancient Greek and Babylonian artifacts, etc. . Truly a treasure that will get even better over time (they opened 2017). The bookstore and gift shop is very good as well.

Don’t miss this, even if you are not a church-goer. It is very well done with innovative technology. Very interesting as far as history in this country (good and bad) and Jewish history. Best for maybe 4th grade and up as far as kids (the children’s experience was closed when we were there).

This was a great experience. Very clean. I felt safe from COVID. We enjoyed seeing all the different Bibles.

We immensely enjoyed the diversity of displays in the Museum of the Bible. Some were from the U.S perspective including differing opinions during the Revolutionalry War up to an recent men of God: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr & the Reverend Billy Graham. There were displays of science & the Bible & even fashion & the Bible. There was an area related to Bible translation, also a Bible time & place experience with costumed interpreters. There was a garden on the roof of plants mentioned in the Bible. It seemed that there was something for everyone.

Absolutely amazing. Spent 4.5 hours in complete awe. This is a "must see".
It is amazing to see the Jewish representation as well. Had a great time conversing and learning from the rabbi that was there.

The museum was amazing. I learned a lot about Bible that I didn’t know. I glad I have a little bit more than a layman’s knowledge but still , there’s so much to see and learn. I especially liked the interactive parts such as the Passover meals in different cultures.

Beautiful museum displaying the impact of the Bible in America and today’s world. Lot of exhibitions and interactive areas

Visited the Museum today (8.14.20). OMG, off the charts amazing. Probably the best museum I've ever visited. They really went all out on the exhibits. Highly highly recommend visiting the Bible Museum.

My church does a Bible study every year that takes us chronologically through the entire Bible.

I am on my second time through.

In doing so and daily time with the Lord, my relationship with him has grown so much.
It’s unbreakable.

Because of this, my desire to learn more about the history of the Bible has grown exponentially. So I decided to travel to DC to visit here.

If you truly want to learn about the life and history of the Bible, then this museum is a must.

I learned so much and so grateful I was able to visit.

First, the location is very close to a metro rail station so it’s very easy to get to. The building is new and very pretty with a nice view of the city from the 6th floor. We decided to start at the top floor (6th) and work down. There’s no exhibits on the 5th floor. The 4th floor is basically a historic look at the development of the Bible and it’s various forms with a lot of information about the Dead Sea scrolls. There are a few replicas of various historic archaeological finds also on display. The 3rd floor has three exhibits focused on the Old Testament, New Testament, and a mock up of a typical village during the time of Jesus. The NT exhibit is a 12 minute animated movie which would not make a lot of sense unless you already know the stories. The OT exhibit is a 30 minute walking tour with three or four stops along the way for more animated movies or narrations with the highlight being the story of the burning bush. The 2nd floor is all about the impact of the Bible on the world. All in all, it was an okay experience but we wouldn’t recommend it to visitors with only a few days to see DC.

My husband got a hold of free tickets for this museum and as we're slowly working our way through all the museums in Washington DC, I knew I had to go to eventually go here. Considering I'm not religious and the largest donors for this museum own Hobby Lobby, I was not sure what to expect from the museum and whether I'd enjoy it. This museum is located down the street from the federal center station on the blue, orange and silver lines. We got a little lost finding where the museum began, but eventually found the stairs and elevators. This museum is seven floors. We saw the "Impact of the Bible" which is about how the Bible impacted the United States beginning with the founding fathers and going to present day. It stretched the impact in parts. There was a section on the history of the Bible with old Bibles, Bibles in different language, the King James Bibles including some funny typos. It was a lot of Bibles and I was Bibled out by the end. There was a temporary exhibition on the Magna Carta which was enjoyable. There was temporary exhibition on Cribs which are homemade Nativity scenes and they were interesting to look at. They have some nice interactive screens including one that makes free bookmarks and a lot of videos to watch. The gift shop had a lot of nice gifts and souvenirs. They have a few restaurants.

We visited the museum the first week of August 2021 immediately after new Covid rules were implemented. The only impact we could tell was that the Manna Restaurant was closed.

We ordered our tickets online and after clearing security, received our physical tickets at the counter. Security was almost airport style where you place all your items in a box and then the box is Xrayed , the visitor walks through a metal detector, and then you collect your box on the other side.

We spent four leisurely hours in the museum and enjoyed our visit very much. We found the exhibits interesting, well laid out, and informative.

We were especially thrilled to view the Magna Carta exhibit and the copy on display.

The walk through model on floor 3 gave us a good idea of what a village looked like during that era. Having previously visited Israel this was a treat to us as we walked through.

The museum consists of six floors and can be accessed via stairs or elevator. Each floor had restrooms and water fountains which we utilized and found clean and well maintained.

The mezzanine level has the Milk + Honey Café where we had lunch. Limited offerings were available and consisted of packaged food that was heated in a microwave type oven. A few other items were available on a daily menu.

The 6th floor gave a very nice view of the Capitol dome.

We enjoyed our visit and would recommend this to others.

There is so much to see and do here that we spent about 3.5 hours. We didn't do any of the optional activities for which you would pay an additional fee. If you plan on doing any of those, you will need to add more time to your visit. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The gift shop is also very good so would recommend a stop there. Order your tickets online ahead of time as it will save about $5 per person. The museum is very high tech and engaging. The staff recommended to first go to Floor 3 where "The Stories of the Bible" are told. It is a 30 minute, walk through experience that starts every six minutes in a high tech fashion. Also, on this floor is The World of Jesus of Nazareth where live characters act the part of people in Jesus's time. It is well-down with an actual facsimile of areas of Nazareth. There is also a New Testament Theater on this floor which has a 12-minute film that begins every 15 minutes. Next up, was the 4th floor which features The History of the Bible with more than 600 artifacts and 50 media programs, including present day scenes in Israel. After that, we went to the 6th floor which has views of DC's skyline. Would recommend to take in views of the skyline. There is also a restaurant called the Manna Restaurant on 6th floor but it is pricey so didn't eat there. Next, we went to the 2nd floor where The Impact of the Bible was featured. It had engaging displays depicting the Bible's global influence in music, fashion, and government and its impact on American culture. On level B1, there was a very interesting temporary exhibit about the Book of Revelations with glow-in-the dark fabrics. There was a small Vatican Museum on the first floor which wasn't that interesting. I would recommend to do these floors in the order described above. There is also a free coat check which was handy. Very close to the Federal Center southwest metro station which can be reached on the blue, orange and silver lines

There is so much to see here and it was very crowded. I think we spent more time waiting in line than we did seeing the exhibits. I have waited for years since this opened and was so disappointed that because of the crowd that I missed two floors of exhibits. I would have given a 5 had I been given access to see it all.
Over an hour waiting to get in....over an hour to ride a tour of DV ride...30+ minutes to get into each section.

Wonderful experience. Great place to bring your children and family. My girls enjoyed it. You’ll lose track of time with all the activities and everything there is to see.

I was amazed that so many Bibles had survived for centuries. We spent our entire day at the museum and did not see everything. The staff was informative, there were places to sit and rest throughout each level. It was convenient to be able to eat at the cafe within the museum. The short videos and interactive displays kept our teenage daughters engaged throut the day.

Amazing experience. We even recieved a bookmark with our names written in Hebrew. We only had the one day to visit but wished we had more time.

We loved the many original antique documents. The historical flow of information about the origins and development of the Bible was comprehensible and illustrative. We would have appreciated a little clearer information about what was a replica as opposed to an original. It was not always abundantly clear. Beautiful, spacious venue!

This was our first time at this museum and it will not be our last. So great! You can spend all day here. There are 5 floors. We spent time on two floors, then ate lunch at their cafe, and then continued our visit. Well worth the entrance admission. Some parts of the museum may not interest some younger children, but there are some exhibits that definitely would be fun and interesting for school age children. When we went, there was a special C.S. Lewis exhibit which we really enjoyed. The museum has done a wonderful job. Believe me, it is definitely worth visiting while in DC.

Amazing trip! The Bible comes to life in their Old Testament exhibit! LOVED the entire museum! Even bought a membership to come back again in the spring

The Museum of the Bible is extremely well done. The lower floors relate to current culture, and the upper floors relate to history and progress. The floor of Bibles is AMAZING!!!

We didn't really know what to expect from this museum. We spent 3 hours there and it was clearly not enough time but with the detailed information we were reading we couldn't do more time than that at once; we will have to return. The flow of the museum unfortunately is not cleared obvious the the visitor. The guest are given an electronic interactive device to explain details of certain exhibits, free of charge but he device was awkward and was not really clear on guiding or even indicating what specifically was being talked about. With all that being said, the museum's collection and information is amazing.

The Magna Carta exhibit was excellent and a surprise for our visit. The history of the versions and work on the Bible was first rate. Plan on taking extra time to get everything that floor has to offer.

This is truly impressive! Enjoyed every floor, and of course, the 3rd floor. Great use of technology. This is definitely worth the trip. It will take all day though, there is so much to see and read.

The Museum of the Bible has so much to see and experience. You can spend the whole day from 10am-5pm there. Prices range for $24.99 children 5-17yrs and $39.99 adults, ask about senior and military discounts. There are 6 levels to enjoy. There is a Children's experience with activities in that room. Also, the children can receive a interactive badge and lanyard at the admissions desk. Then they visit 10-12 activity kiosks and receive a free gift at the gift shop on level B1. The building is so beautiful and spacious. It was so nice and they have the use of technology within the exhibits. The New Testament exhibit and interactive theater was really nice. There are extra features inside such as the Washington Revelations platform ride and All Creations Sing that may require additional tickets $9.99+ They have eating places inside but you may want to pack a lunch to bring with you to save on costs. Also giving you more time to enjoy the many exhibits.

Great place. Added it on after landing in DC and so glad we did. Wish we would have had more time. If the Bible interests you plan 3 hours at least. Great place.

Truly one of the greatest museums I've ever visited. The opposite of staid and boring, there are interactive features in practically every exhibit on every floor.

Our favorite was the 3rd floor "Stories of the Bible", and specifically the Hebrew Bible Experience. This starts out seeming like it will be a cool sit-down movie depiction of the Old Testament. It quickly becomes apparent that it is much, much more. It is a 30-minute, immersive, walk-through of the Old Testament that surprised me around every corner.

Even the archaeological exhibit on floor 5 found a way to take ancient archaeological discoveries from the Holy Land and tell a compelling story.

Every employee with which we interacted was friendly and knowledgeable. The gift shop was also very impressive, featuring a variety of gifts for all ages.

Finally, I could have spent an hour alone just sitting down and staring at the ceiling of the grand entrance hall. This 40-foot-high, 140-foot-long ceiling features a revolving set of brilliant LED moving images. We counted over 50 different images.

If you're looking for something different to do in Washington DC, spending a day at the Museum of the Bible should be at the top of your list!

Excellent source of biblical info and display of bibles. Interesting historical facts. Replica and demonstration of Gutenberg printing press. Very reasonable prices in the gift shop.

Beautiful architecture with an open and airy interior. Stations of the cross sculpture exhibit was very moving for a non-Catholic visitor. It feels like a relaxing library setting for many of the displays. Not busy on a Sunday this time of year.

If I could give this museum 10 stars I would. It was absolutely amazing! It seems like the people who laid this museum out actually thought about the people who would be going through it and visualizing everything within its walls. They have one area where it’s very interactive and you’re 100% within the space. I would say this is the best museum I’ve been to by far in all of my years. I would actually suggest everyone go to that museum to visit. You can go to Groupon and get a discount which that’s what I did. Is so much to learn about and you want to learn everything. You need time so no less than two hours. I absolutely positively love love love this museum. If I go back to DC, I will be going back to that museum. Great for all age.

They are doing everything right. This place is fun for kids and adults. I was blown away yesterday. If you can go early, it's best. Therefore, you will be able to do everything. DO NOT BUY THE FOOD it's expensive. Eat before you leave your dwelling. No joke. But if you have to like I did then be prepared. My son got the pizza and I got a falafel, drink, and tip... and I paid $53...where what why?? IDK but he was happy so whatever. But I took notice. The food was okay but the staff was friendly and I would hire them in a second in NY. So friendly so sweet!!! Had to speak to the manager about their good service.

What a fantastic place to visit! Soooo well done! 6 floors of interesting information. I expected the museum to be a little dry and boring, but was I wrong! Many of the exhibits are interactive which kept it very interesting. We spent 5 hours there and just scratched the surface.

My only negative comment is about the cafe on the mezzanine. The staff there didn't seem to really want to be there and the food was really expensive. $4.99 for a bottle of water!!! Really? The Chicken Salad sandwich was delicious but was $14.99. I guess I'm not used to Washington DC prices. I was wishing I had brought my own food along. There is a coat check there, but I'm not sure about lockers where a backpack could be stored with food.

Very nice atmosphere with a pretty interesting collection providing lots of historical context. A few too many replicas so you might be disappointed, and this museum is definitely catering towards Christians which I suppose is not very museum-ish. So, if you are an atheist or an agnostic, you probably won't like it much. Despite this, I think you will learn quite a bit from a visit or two about the importance of this incredibly influential series of books.

We started at some of the areas showing different bibles and such but the areas that the kids loved the best were the New Testament and old Testament walk throughs that had a “Disneyesque” feel. You may have to wait a little to get started, but it is worth it. Much better for the younger crowd. We also purchased tickets for the “flight” over Washington D.C. which the family loved. Well worth it too!

My husband and I highly recommend visiting the Bible Museum in Washington D.C.! It's a "must-see" state-of-the-art museum. Their "security check-in" is better than airport TSA, except you can't take any food inside with you. They have you place your belongings in a cool x-ray machine resembling a "honey comb" shape. They do it efficiently! Suggestions to first time visitors: arrive there at the time it opens as there are a LOT of displays to see, a few interactive with videos/live presentations, including a huge display of ancient manuscripts, scrolls... the list goes on! We didn't go to other "extra fee based exhibitions" as they were a little pricey and we wouldn't have time to visit afterwards. Reason for 4 stars is that their hours of operation are too short! The regular 10am-5pm opening hours aren't sufficient to visit the whole 4 floors building. Wish they would extend it to 7pm instead! We didn't have time to see everything... hope next time! The Museum of the Bible store was OK, they had many keepsake items, variety of books and Bibles, but not many discounts or clearance items. Kids' merchandise was good, but wish had found more plush "Noah arc's animals" for sale... maybe they will offer them next time!:-) Great visit!

One of the best Memorials in DC. It is a must see when you are in DC. Along with many, this is a cornerstone of the mall.

This museum was a pleasant surprise. I went there because I was in DC and someone at the hotel I was staying at, recommended. So, what a surprise! I went twice and spent 5 hours each time. It is not a religious event and very educational! I recommend doing the immersion experiences they offer and they have a nice gift shop. The only thing that I would change is better eating options, The cafe was basic. So eat breakfast or lunch before you do and give yourself plenty of time to enjoy

My teen daughters had added the Museum of the Bible to our Summer bucket list, so I was thankful when we had a free Friday and could make it down to visit! It was well worth it! We really appreciated how they looked at the Bible for what it is and how it has been used around the world, in the USA, in the past, in the present, and in the future. We got to the museum around 1pm and it turned out we didn't plan enough time in our day to see everything and grab lunch, too. Oops! That was totally our fault - we were really enjoying reading through the displays, documents, and descriptions and didn't keep track of time. We did visit the Manna Restaurant for lunch around 3:30 and found that at that time, it wasn't busy at all and we were served quickly. I got a yogurt parfait, we shared a container of cut fruit, and my daughters split a pizza and a basket of fries. I thought it was reasonably priced. We did add the Washington Revelations "ride" to our ticket, but honestly, didn't feel that was worth the extra amount... maybe because we're used to bigger rides? We thought it would be a little like Soarin' at Epcot, and it was a littttle like that, but not really and we would have appreciated the info we got just in a display instead, but oh well... we've done it, and we probably won't ride again. ;) The museum was still awesome, though! There were lots of interactive displays and areas that made us think about what we were exploring - it's really well done! We really liked the Hebrew Bible experience and the presentation with the Gutenberg press, and more areas, too. We definitely need to go back!

Overall - Worth a visit but I wouldn't go again. I'm not their target audience.

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The layout is especially nice. It's a new museum building, very fancy and new with all sorts of amenities, touchscreens, and interactives.

Being an agnostic/atheist who is interested in the history of religion, I wasn't sure what I was going to get. It turned out to be a mixed bag. Some of the exhibits were interesting, but really, the point of the museum is really to have a big, impressive display about Christianity within spitting distance of the US Capitol. Since I don't get the warm-fuzzies from Christianity, I got bored with it after a while.

They had one exhibit on the top floor which was the most 'traditionally museum-like' - with lots of artifacts and content about biblical archeology! It was also the least flashy and least crowded room. The other floors focused on the history and importance of the bible in the US and in contemporary culture. There was info on the printing press, charts with different denominations' versions of the bible, and displays on how you can find bible references everywhere from music to art to fashion. There was also a life-size recreation of a Galilean village, a CGI movie about the apostles, and a 30-minute walk-through presentation of several old testament stories.

I thought the walk-through was very impressive - it was like walking through a series of theater sets based on bible stories - thunder and a smoke machine during the flood, a life-sized burning bush, surround-sound locusts during the plagues, etc.

The history floors was where they started to lose me. Because they wouldn't address the actual content of the bible in its historical context - there just wasn't enough content to stretch over the enormous floors. Some of the exhibits were interesting but some of it was just weird. Like the panels about how the bible underpins the market economy and capitalism, one about how it underpins modern science. Or the big fancy displays explaining very simple things, like that modern fashion or songs reference Christianity sometimes. It's designed to be impressive for Christian and non-Christian audiences, but only Christians are going to really love the museum, because the Christian bible is important to them already for religious reasons.

This was our second visit to this magnificent, world-class museum. We came specifically to see the Megiddo mosaic, a remnant of the oldest Christian church ever uncovered (230 AD). It was amazing! We also did the Washington DC flyover simulator; a unique experience with the sensation of flying. The antiquities, various films, model of a 1st century Israeli village, and restaurant will keep you busy for a full day visit. Or you can’t hit the highlights in 2 to 4 hours. Admission is pricey, but so worth it!

Enjoyed the history displays of the Bible and the digital guide was very helpful. The interactive histories of the Jewish nation from creation to the time of Jesus and then beyond were also enjoyable. We stayed most of the day from 10:30 am ‚til 5:00pm. The guide has a 3 hour program to follow. Definitely recommend!

Superseded my expectations. Great back in time history of the Bible. The special exhibit The Impact of the Bible is a must. Just how biblical scriptures are on various landmarks throughout DC. Though sometimes located in surprising places most of these often hidden gems are in plain sight, but we'd never know. You're going to need about 4 hours to enjoy. Take your time. Wear a pair of comfortable shoes. There's parking on the side of building. Military discount is offered. Great opportunties to take pictures.

Plan a whole day to take advantage of all the sections and activities available. This would appeal even to those not serious Bible study students. Many interactive activities.

(Pre-Covid Review)

We had heard about this place on the tv when it was opening and we thought we would give it a try. It did not disappoint. The museum is huge! We didn't even get through half in the time that we were there. There are so many floors and exhibits to explore. We will definitely have to come back to finish looking at the other floors.

Museum of the Bible was well done. Great content. My favorite part was seeing the history of the Bible. Lots to see, read, and listen to. A good balance. Just needs a little help with directions and flow.

We enjoyed the building and exhibits. The Old Testament and New Testament sites were quite interesting. We also enjoyed the cafeteria “Manna”. We will return again.

Finally got to go to this museum! I had read that you could spend all day here and the average time spent was 5 hours. We had 3 hours and I thought that was plenty. Wow, I was wrong. I spent too much time on the bottom 3 floors and didn’t make it to the top. If you love the Bible, history, and artifacts. This is a must see. Just go before noon.

First of all, this museum is in a huge and beautiful building! Worth it just to go see that. I was worried this museum would be dull and preachy, but it was neither. For me the museum started out slow on the second floor but I quickly discovered lots of interesting things as I went up. I would suggest watching the Drive Thru History videos throughout museum, entertaining and lots of interesting information. The interactive Old testament experience was worthwhile. Go to the top floor for a beautiful view of DC. Also a beautiful rooftop garden and restaurant that looked like it had good food although I didn't eat there.

The museum of the Bible offers an opportunity for people of all/no faith to investigate for themselves. No pressure, just an outstanding experience to learn about the Word of God in a quality environment. Ask questions, share your knowledge and walk out with a fresh perspective.

My son and I took a trip to Washington, DC recently. I have personally been to many of the museums and sights in DC. However, the Museum of the Bible is a newer museum. Unlike most of the museums in Washington, DC it is not a government run museum. Because of this there is an entry fee that is not inexpensive. Having said this I am glad to have visited the museum.
The museum is very well-laid out and makes use of multimedia, artifacts, facsimiles, and textual displays in its exhibits. The museum has a variety of displays that cover various topics from the history of the Bible, to the influence of the Bible on culture, and the overall message of the Bible. The museum attempts to present its exhibits and collections in a non-sectarian way. It succeeds at this somewhat. However, since it is impossible to be neutral in regard to religion there is a definite Protestant and Evangelical perspective to the museum. I don't think this means others cannot enjoy a visit to the museum, but they will probably be aware of the Protestant perspectives.
One of the biggest highlights of the museum is the collection of historic Bibles. The Washington Codex stands out in particular. It is a one thousand year old copy of the Hebrew Bible that is displayed in the museum. There are many other Bibles in multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, German, etc.) that are 500 years old or older.
There is an extensive gift shop in the museum. It has a nice selection of items, but they are listed at the normal high tourist prices of Washington, DC.
The museum was very clean and well-maintained. There is a nice cafe. Thankfully restrooms are clean and conveniently located.
I very much enjoyed my visit to the museum and I would recommend a visit if you have an interest in history and/or religion.

I had no idea what to expect and was surprised that it cost to enter. However, my husband and I were thrilled we made the decision to do this and would do it again. It is very interactive (which may be why they charge).

Love the fact that they don't preach & tell you what to think...
They present the evidence (and plenty of it) - then let YOU decide whether the Bible is true or not.
Excellent!!

We had one day in DC, and this was our go-to. Wow! Packed with everything other museums in DC have to offer - history, displays, interactive experiences; and most importantly I believe, it shows us how the Bible has influenced western civilization and the USA.
The Old Testament presentation - The Torah - is a beautiful history of the Jewish people and their interaction with the God of creation. It lays the foundation to what the Bible is as a story. Regardless of one's belief in the God of the Bible, this museum presents the wide influence the Bible has wielded over education, hospitals, the fight against slavery, science and religion co-existing and more.
We will definitely go back on our next visit to DC.

Our family went on a Saturday morning at 10:30. There was no line to get in. Security at the entrance was ironically more strict than any other buildings we had visited, including the National Archives. They had this high tech scanner for our bags and it took several minutes for it to scan our bags. I also had a coffee mug and the guard asked me to take a sip out of it to make sure it did not contain any explosives.

When we entered, there was a sale section on the right hand side. I found a tie for 90% off.

We decided to start at the top of the museum and then go down, so we went to the 6th floor. The balcony has a nice view at the top and can see the Capitol and Washington monument. The million name wall has names of donors in micro-etch.

The 5th floor was the Shroud of Turin exhibit. Though it's a replica, it'd doubtful you can visually tell the difference.

The 4th floor is the history of the Bible and there's a lot to see here. If you want to ask someone questions, there is an interactive screen next to the Qumran scrolls exhibit.

We skipped the 3rd floor hoping we could come back to it later.

At the 2nd floor, we paid to see the Washington Revelations where you can have a simulation of flying across DC to see Biblical references in the city. The kids enjoyed this one and the child in front of us wanted to do it again.

On the 1st floor, we paid to see the VR experience, though not really sure it was worth it. The children's experience room is good for little kids, though they didn't have any balls out because of covid.

We had decided to eat in the building and went to the Manna restaurant on the 6th floor and ate outside in the Biblical garden area. Recommend the falafel and kale date bowl. Both were tasty. The hamburger and chicken tenders tasted average.

We had originally planned on spending 3 hours at the museum and ended up spending 6 hours there and didn't even see the 3rd floor.

Overall, it's a museum worth visiting and wished we had more time that we could spend there.

I’ve been to DC many times so it was nice to have something new to see. We loved the Museum of the Bible. It’s very well done (make sure you stop at the information desk to get instructions on how best to your the museum). The exhibit with all the different bibles, the walk through “Jerusalem” and the Gutenberg press demonstration were my favorites. Make sure you have a bite in the Manna Restaurant. The Mediterranean fare was great - especially the spiral potatoes seasoned with Zatar.

Very much unexpected enjoyment in this out of the way museum There was interactive and displays you felt like you were "in" as part of it. Would recommend, I am not overly religious and greatly enjoyed it.

My presumption was that the Museum of the Bible would exhibit some strong theological biases. I was wrong. The approach was historical more than theological. Attention is paid to Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant history and perspectives. If you like history, archeology, and old manuscripts/books, you'll enjoy the Museum of the Bible.

This museum is lovely. A great place to learn about the origins of Christianity. The exhibits were powerful.

I loved the museum, all the floors have something beautiful. It's beautiful complete. The food is also very good. I recommend it, it's beautiful everything.

I was in town with my parents and had one afternoon to do something. I had wanted to visit the National Portrait Gallery, but my mother was very interested in this museum, so we decided on this. Out of the gate, I was frustrated to learn there was metered on-street parking, which was not shared on the website’s the visitor details, so I pre-paid for a parking spot at a garage down the block, while there were plenty of low cost spots right outside.

This frustration continued, as the museum itself was sadly disappointing. The navigation seemed a little crazy. My mother is 78 and recently had foot surgery - the elevators are way in the back and it wasn’t clear even then how to navigate the space. As well, the staff was not terribly helpful.

When we did ultimately locate the exhibition we decided on, most of the ‘artifacts’ we saw appeared to be replicas - there is apparently a sizable collection of authentic ancient artifacts, but we must have been in the wrong part of the museum. Looking at replicas is not interesting. We tried to see a couple of the films, but there were waiting times, and it was unclear what was going on outside the little theater rooms - multiple lines, no staff available at some, no signs indicating next show time, where to line up, etc. The one film we did see was animated, and didn’t offer anything novel - felt like it was for kids. Finally, we toured through a replica of an ancient village, which was the most interesting part of our visit, but all in all, it felt very junior - really like a children’s museum. It was very visitor un-friendly, not beautiful as a museum should be, and felt like a disappointing waste of time and money. There were also some very questionable design choices for such a museum, but that may just be personal opinion. Lastly, I would invite prospective visitors to read the Vox review of this museum, and the questionable methods the founders have used to acquire their collection of artifacts - I do wish I had read it in advance.

The entire museum is beautiful. The outside and the inside of the museum is based on the word of God. I did two tours. All the floors are educational and impactful. You definitely have to visit the 3rd floor; a wonderful experience. A believer and non believer will not leave this museum the same way they entered. It’s transformative.

The Museum is very interactive and surely a sight to see. However, I was very disappointed, but not surprised by the whitewashing of Christianity that was remnant throughout my visit and visual representation. It should be common knowledge for adults to know that with Christianity originating in the Middle East/Northern African countries, many of the biblical authors are people of color. We know that anthropology has proven that the oldest fossils of humans were found in Africa. So when I only see white figures with white features in the animated representation, statues, and sculptures, I know that the founders did not do thorough research on making sure to be diligent in including contributions from POC, as it pertains to the history of the Bible. Then to top it off, the only time I see melanated people is in the sections that talk about slavery and who they are "spreading the gospel to." Therefore reinforcing the stereotype of impure and the savagery of melanated people or POC. This is very dangerous rhetoric and quite frankly overplayed. Especially for children, where we know representation is important. So my message to the founders of this museum is DO BETTER!

I've wanted to go since the museum's inception years ago. I've paid attention to the controversies but nothing could compare with the real thing here! Every Christian, Jew, Muslim and gentile should go! Make sure to go to the 3rd floor Old Testament Experience. There's plenty of interactive
elements for kids and adults! I learned so much, cried, and left feeling refreshed and enlightened!

This recent museum is located a few minutes walk from the mall. It is frankly original. Property of a Christian fundamentalist billionaire, one could fear the worst. Well not at all. There are two parts in this museum: a very interesting and very serious part on the history of the Bible from the creation of the first manuscripts to printing and translation into local languages and another much more kitsch about a village at the time of Jesus and the Old Testament. The contrast is astonishing. In addition, boutique restaurant and numerous exhibitions on the top floor where you have a beautiful view. Entrance fee but you get what you pay for. Allow three hours.

We only had about 3.5 hours, so we didn't get through everything, but what we did do was super cool. My favorite part was the Jesus of Nazareth village on the 3rd floor. There was a woman dressed in period costume that told about the daily life in the village, and she was very informative and kept true to the character she was representing. There were artifacts, interactive experiences, and short movies. Something for everyone! We hope to return to be able to see the rest at some point.

This is a world class museum, rivaling any of the nearby Smithsonian museums. 6 floors filled with artifacts, theaters, storyboards, and a recreation of Nazareth during Jesus’s time. We spent 2-1/2 hours here, but you could easily spend all day (there is a restaurant on the 6th floor).

We started on the fifth floor seeing artifacts and learned about Samaritan and Canaanite life. Fascinating!!

This museum is an amazing mixture of displays, multimedia presentations, plays and experiences. The historical aspect of the Bible is covered from every possible angle. The impact of this book is covered in depth from a multitude of viewpoints. The Old and New Testaments are explained in terms of history and culture.
The numerous copies of the original texts are outstanding - almost overwhelming, in fact. The staff people were all so helpful and pleasant. The Museum Shop is well stocked with touristy stuff and good books. The place is spotlessly clean.

Plan a whole day at least.

I was fortunate to have my nephew recommend the new Museum in Washington, D.C. and I was overwhelmed with the thoroughness and organization of the exhibits and artifacts with ongoing promise for new finding and collections. The scholars work there every day. categorizing the many Biblical editions in many languages over the years. You can start with Adam and Eve and the human story is traced through the recollections in the Old Testament. The representation of the Jewish people overcoming vast obstacles and remaining a one God religion from the burning bush to the Ten Commandments. The history of Jerusalem being crushed not a stone on stone and the rebuilding several times to track the Jewish original Temple on the Mount and the West Wall to the Christian Via Delorosa path to Golgotha. All the religious lessons we had are exemplified and fact expanded in the many floors of the Museum. I was blessed to be guided by Dr. Jeffrey Kloha who was dynamic in his enthusiasm for the layout of the exhibits and the symbolism. Joseph D.W. Foster finished my first day which was shortened by a snow shutdown but he continued the next day for my total impression and appreciation . Ms. Donna Jonas, C.O.O. introduced me to the symbolism of the front doors and the sky light representing the bindings of the Bible and the scripture. Ken McKensie made the original trip possible and Harry who was the new CEO was gracious in making me feel welcome. I recommend it especially if you are curious for the historical and present impact of the World's best selling book..

We came as a family of 3, buying general admission tickets and Dead Sea Scrolls tickets. Fantastic exhibition, in fact the whole museum was well done and we’ll run.
We had lunch at the restaurant…it was ok. Friendly people, high prices, marginal food.
The museum was open until 5pm, but the 1st floor cafe closed early at 4pm, unannounced.
Pretty rude about it too. It was the only rude and rushed treatment we got all day, I guess coffee shop workers are the same all over
That left a sour flavor at the end of the day.

If you are a fan of the Bible, you will love the Museum of the Bible. Our children range from 10 months to 16 years, and the whole family enjoyed our time. From engaging with the story of the Bible all the way to its impact, we learned and were inspired.
Take your time and be prepared to be impacted. Do not miss the experiences on floor 3!

This was incredible. Each floor has a different, I was blown away by the "impact of the Bible" floor. We spent the whole day here and saw almost everything, arriving at 10 am and leaving at closing around 5 pm. The restaurant was very good, with middle Eastern meals. The whole thing is incredibly high tech also. We will be back.

Loved it! There’s so much to see. I would recommend allowing 4 to 6 hours at least including a little time for lunch. Don’t miss the recreation of the Jewish village. Beautiful

Truly world class! The exhibits are incredibly well done and engaging. I left with a better understanding of the context of the Bible and the intent of the stories. The audio and visual experiences were incredibly moving. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

What an amazing place! A lot of Christian movies, activities, etc, are cheesy. This is definitely done very well. Took 5 hours. I would go back for sure. Start on third floor. We also purchased tickets for virtual reality of holy land. Not sure I would do it again. Ate at Manna Restaurant and the food was very good. Did not like the tip automatically on bill when you pick up food at counter.

Great experience! I would highly recommend this museum. Super informative and full of historical details that are appropriate for wide range of ages.

Great experience. You will want more time to see all the exhibits. Great place where you will find yourself lost in the experience and time passes quickly

The museum exceeded our expectations and we enjoyed it immensely. The third floor was our favorite with the walk-through overview of the Old and New Testaments. Everything was of the highest quality and excellence and well worth the relatively low price. We spent close to 5 hours, but could easily have spent more time.

An amazing experience. The history, the stories, the extremely creative and professional documentaries, the artifacts, and I can go on and on. We spent 6 hours and can’t say we saw everything.

Spectacular! Each floor is an opportunity to learn about Bible history, Judaism and Christianity. They have a priceless collection of impressive objects and books.

No mention of Christ when He is who the book is supposed to be about. The Old Testament was written to show that fallen humanity needs a Savior. The New Testament is the fulfillment of the Old.

A waste of time and money! Very disappointing!

The technology used is extremely amateurish compared with the other museums in DC (especially considering the Museum opened in 2017....not 1987, which is the impression it gives).

The target audience seems to be the right-wing believers, not someone interested in learning or expanding their knowledge. It's surprising what has been left out!

It was just, ok. We were looking so forward to visiting the Museum of the Bible however the experience wasn’t what we expected.
It was overwhelming as far as information (too much to read and absorb.)
We were disappointed with the artifacts that were actually replicas. Original's were referenced at the museum where they can be viewed. Can’t wait to visit the British Museum and the Louvre!
Lastly the original bibles were absolutely beautiful! The art work, craftsmanship and history was amazing
However the Bible that was the first to number readings Psalms, etc. was closed shut you couldn’t view the pages :(
Disappointing visit

I set my sights way too high. This was hokey. Mostly videos and weird walks between videos. If you know the Bible, you will learn nothing. Not worth $30.

Great family activity! Loved the interactive learning displays. The relics and historical info were great! Don’t miss the Washington experience!

Highly recommend!! The staff was so awesome and friendly! Would also recommend the extra worship admission ticket! I had tears running down my face through the whole performance...

We spent all day at the Museum of the Bible and still didn’t have enough time. If you love biblical history then you should buy the annual membership so that you can return many more times, especially when the special exhibits change.

This place was amazing! I was amazed at the amount of genuine artifacts, but even more than that the ability to experience and interact with the Bible. I loved reading through and looking at all the exhibitions, and my kids (age 9 and 11) enjoyed walking through the New Testament village and learning about the Jewish customs. The Old Testament experience was SPECTACULAR! I was blown away and so very moved! The ride where you can "fly over" D.C. and see where scriptures are throughout the city was pretty cool. Overall everything was better than I expected! The staff were all very kind! COVID measures were taken and everything was very clean. Definitely give yourself plenty of time, we arrived with about 2 1/2 hours before closing and we thought that would be enough time, but I could have spent another 2 hours exploring.

Spent five hours at this excellent museum today and still didn't see everything. Both the staff and other visitors were so nice! This museum is not just a collection of dusty Bibles...it is so much more! The "Washington Revelations" adventure is so much fun, and the Hebrew Bible and New Testament Experiences are very well done. The museum has many interesting archeological artifacts as well. In addition, there are several good places to get a bite to eat. Highly recommended!

Not only is the museum beautiful, the content is well done. Both written and video. Young and old will enjoy this experience. Praise be to God for the story He has and is writing.

I've been to museums all over the US and worldwide. This is the best experience because of the interactive and multi-media approach. The elevators and ceilings are all projecting beautiful images; even the floor is illustrating the truth of darkness to light of God's Word; the building is a piece of art. All ages were enjoying this museum. Special credit to the designers of Washington Revelations (be sure to add this to your general admission ticket); what an exciting "ride" for us 70-year-olds!

We enjoy it a lot. The $20 fare is well fair given the quality of the exposition. They have developed an itinerary that combines projections, lights, lectures, ... fantastic!!!

We stayed 3hrs an would happily expend 1hr more.

I would recommend it to family and friends

Btw, the staff was extra nice

Went with my son June 2, 2022. We wanted to visit, but we just went to the gift shop. Ticket prices were a bit high for me.

But we did go to the gift shop and did find some nice gifts.

Not sure if the workers are overwhelmed, but the security going in were not too friendly.

Museum is amazing high class well presented and great educational experience. The 30 minutes Bible (Tonakh) visual presentation is the best we ever seen. Incredible Museum

This is an amazing place! There is so much information, it's hard to absorb in a day. Friendly staff and decent price for what you get. I definitely recommend, especially to those who are serious students of the Bible and interested in its history. Very moving and innovative presentations.

My daughter and I went to the museum. First off, you feel safe and people are very welcoming in there. There is an enormous amount of artifacts and information you will see there. We joined to be members and we must say, this place rocks!! We loved it. It was also neat getting to talk to other people there from various parts of the world or hearing people talk about their experiences with God's word. The food was a little pricey, but for a tourist location it was expected. My daughter LOVED their cheeseburger and so the food was good! It is user friendly to get around in and places to sit when you need a rest, especially if you have back problems. Probably one of the best museum you will go to in your life. They are expanding and having more things coming on line there in the coming days. Great place to carry your kids and good for teenagers as well. If you are a Christian, you will be immensely impressed. If your not you may be immensely intrigued.

The MIB was far more interesting than I expected. The displays are first-class and highly educational. Although not expected, we spent about 6 hours at the MOB during our visit to DC. And this was when there was absolutely no crowds to hold us up. Take note though, pre-teens would probably not enjoy this museum as it’s more geared for those older. Be advised that there is an fee for entrance $29 each for us) and additional costly fees to attend/see some activities. We only paid for the general admission and still enjoyed the museum.

Bit pricey considering most DC museums are free. Beautiful building but not enough interesting content to justify the price. Some areas were too detailed, like the bible room. Other floors had little to nothing. Extra costs for several other areas was frustrating after buying tickets. Children running around being loud also detracted from what should have been a very quiet experience. You don't do this is in church so why are so many children unruley without someone reminding them of the environment? The gift shop was a highlight with great merchandise and some excellent deals. Should let you know when you check in the closing time for the restaurant.

Did a incredible job with every aspect and all details. Beautifully and wonderfully done in every way.

The museum just has little bit of everything.;
History
Technology
Information
Artifacts
Artistry
Multimedia
Video
Hands on

To go through all of you need an entire day. There is just a lot. Probably need more than one visit. Depends how much you read about each exhibit or artifact .

Learn and see it all from the beginning until present day . Top floor has moving/rotating special exhibits.

Was surprised how Museum was accessible for the Deaf. I told them I was Deaf and was given a device that had all the text of the audio. Video had captions. Well laid out and learned many interesting things. Will go again.

This museum definitely has interesting exhibits for Christians. The videos were informational and added to the experience. The 30 minute interactive journey through the OT was very neat and well-done. The "Nazareth Walk-through" would be perfect for kids to see what life was like in bible times. The Illuminations exhibit was very moving.

The whole procedure coming in and through security was a little confusing and while there was apparently a video showing directions (we saw it when we re-entered but missed it the first time), the whole process was quite "secure" and unique. Also, there were no printed maps, just a QR code that allowed you to access the map online. It only gave a map, no extra information about each section. We had no idea of where to start. Tip: Start at Floor 1 and work up. Starting at the top and working down was not the best idea as the 5th floor quickly got boring. It was frustrating that a lot the exhibits were not actual the real items but reproductions or pictures. The museum workers/docents weren't very friendly or helpful and didn't really say or do anything until you asked.

I was curious about this museum. The museum participated in Museum Day this year, a program in which museums that usually charge admission are free for the day. So, I got a free ticket.

The "History of the Bible" section mostly describes the history of the languages the Bible has been translated into, from early Greek and Latin through other European and Middle Eastern languages to a wide range of languages today. However, it doesn't go into the early compilations of the Old and New Testaments (how the books for the Testaments were selected), and it doesn't go into the writing of the individuals books (the authors and when the books were written).

The "Stories of the Bible" section has a section on the life of Jesus and one on the Hebrew Bible. The Hebrew Bible section goes from the Genesis Creation through the return of the Judeans from the Babylonian exile. Both sections are walk-through presentations with special effects.

The "Impact of the Bible" section is an attempt by Christians to take credit for the growth of freedom and equality in the modern world. It doesn't touch on how the Bible and religion have been used to justify war, genocide, the subjugation of women, racism and slavery.

There were also exhibits on ancient Israel and a temporary exhibit on the Magna Carta. But I've seen better exhibits on these topics elsewhere.

I knew its founders are conservative Christians, and clearly this museum is designed for Christians. Scholars and historians who are expecting anything on the caliber of what you might see at a Smithsonian museum or the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York will be disappointed.

It was worth the price of a free ticket but not the $25 for regular admission.

My wife, son, and I visited the MOTB for the first time on April 18th, 2024. My wife and I were excited for the museum and had been wanting to visit sooner … well our excitement quickly turned to disappointment.

First, the security team were extremely rude and unhelpful in guiding us to where we needed to go to redeem our admission tix. One security person chastised us for standing in the lobby, with no one else around, while we were adjusting our toddler in his stroller and getting our backpacks stowed away. Strike 1!

Next, there were a lot of interesting artifacts … well I should say facsimiles of artifacts. It was disappointing to see so many pieces were replicas. Although I should not have been surprised, since the MOTB has garnered a reputation for displaying looted artifacts from other countries. I will say that the MOTB has returned several items to their respective countries only after being called out by scholars and provenance researchers, but I digress.

When going to a museum in DC, you tend to want to see authentic artifacts! I will say that a Bible museum may want to look at one of the Top 10 … you know about not stealing and such.

Finally, back to security … again. When we were leaving with a screaming toddler, we were told that we had to go through the gift shop, which was crowded instead of being able to go to a sitting area that was about 10 feet away. Mind you the gift shop was not the most ideal with a screaming toddler. Then when we tried to sit down, we got questioned again … for the same thing we previously explained.

One of the worst experiences we have had in our many visits to DC!

What an awesome museum! Beautiful and so many things to explore. Especially loved “All Creation Sings”! Also enjoyed a delicious hamburger lunch at the cafe. Definitely a highlight of our trip!!

Wealth of knowledge, surprised to learn so much about the Bible . Definitely want to visit many more times . Staff are super nice and friendly!!!
Great place to spend the whole day!!!!!

Extraordinary. Wonderful technology to honor the world’s greatest book. New Testament my favorite. Moving. I honestly have never encountered a place where everyone was polite courteous and helpful. What a joy. One lady running the printing press was so smart and wonderfully helpful. Ate at first floor cafe and guys were efficient and food good. Go here!

There are not enough words to explain how powerful and amazing our day was here. My husband and I spent over 4 hours! We left speechless. There is also a rooftop Biblical garden with a gorgeous water fountain.

I especially love how the technology brings the stories to life. More like an experience than a museum. The Hebrew Bible was nothing short of amazing - my wife and I did it twice and cried both times. Highly recommended.

The museum does a fabulous job of telling the story of God's holy word and its preservation and perseverance through the millennia. It allows the recorded history of multiple cultures and dynasties to amplify the veracity of the text. It is worthy to spend a day diving into the history of the book that has shaped the western world and now most of the east.

Excellent way they have it set up. Best to start on 5th floor and work your way down. Current display is very impressive. Staff is friendly and helpful. It is well worth the drive into DC. Allow at least 3 hours minimum.

The experience of seeing, hearing, and experiencing the Bible lands as well as the Old and New Testament was above and beyond our expectations. We expected an interesting display, yet found a fully engaging experience brought to life with enactors, virtual reality and incredible videos.

We will need to go again to see the four floors that we didn't see this trip!

Today we spent like 4 hours in the Museum of the Bible.
Highly recommend! Wonderfully explains the different sides of the bible, through the Jewish and the Cristian ways. A lot of interactive exhibitions and an amazing walkthrough.

Security Management is terrible. You dont get treated fairly with the company. They dont care about there officers at all.

This is a must see for every church attender or Christian organization member in America. Even if you've never been to church, I highly recommend it for anyone with an interest in the Bible or the history of the Bible. This is interesting for all ages. They teach you about how the Bible was made and put together. There are tours of some of the floors (I didn't get to all of the floors). There's tons of super old Bibles (I didn't get to see them all). They have movies, art and artifacts from early middle eastern history. There's a ride I didn't have time to go on. I went to the play-they have theater productions of Bible stories. There's no way you can see it all in one day and even if you could, you can't digest it all. It's a little overwhelming. However, it is a very enjoyable part of a Washington D.C. trip and as good or better than other museums in DC. My parents and my nephew and I went to this, the Natural History and the African American History and Culture museums as well as the Smithsonian Gardens. We also toured all the major attractions on Capitol Hill. Of everything we did, I would repeat the Museum of the Bible and the African American History and Culture. I would definitely leave 2 days for Museum of the Bible because we couldn't do everything in time. It is very conveniently close to the Capital buildings, in my opinion, if you can walk distances. We stayed at a hotel near the Museum of the Bible since that was our main goal and is still close to the Capitol mall area. They have food there, in a restaurant and a coffee shop. Don't miss it!

Wow!
I had scene the exhibit that traveled to Atlanta 7-8 years ago. Having a permanent home and space they have really done an outstanding job of presenting the history of the Bible. The kids enjoyed the ride ( don’t do if you get motion sick) which is an extra cost.
If you like to browse and read about the displays leave the kids at home as there is a lot to read and see

Came to DC during Covid. It’s a ghost town. All the Smithsonian museums are closed. However, the Museum of the Bible was open and boy, were we lucky! It was great! Six floors of history. There was a special exhibit consisting of ten Nativity sets from Malta. There are walk-through exhibits, live presentations and some videos. Plenty to keep you busy for hours. The staff was amazing. The view on the 6th floor is great! Currently, the cafe is closed due to Covid. But there are snacks. The gift shop is open. This is definitely a must see!

As with any DC area museum, it can become overwhelming spending so much time in a museum. That was the case with the Museum of the Bible. How much information can anyone take in? There becomes a saturation point at which everything starts to “bounce off”. And with the fact that this is dedicated to one specific theme, which is the Bible, maybe this saturation point comes quicker.

Having said that, this museum is well worth a visit. The various dimensions of the Bible are covered more than imaginable. How could one book in history be represented by such a large museum? There was no stone unturned in considering the displays and presentations throughout each floor which, by the way, were excellent.

So, a strong recommendation is to do your research before you go. Consider a priority list for what looks most interesting. Then as the day goes on and the museum’d out effect takes place, your “best of” list will be completed. Then consider a second visit. Recommended.

Don’t pay attention to the negative reviews on here.
Many museums are funded by wealthy families who do it as a service to the public who will either choose to or choose not to visit.
I loved the museum. There were artifacts from all over the world. The most interesting story to me was about two Scottish sisters who made a significant scriptural discovery. Other interesting artifacts included parts of the Dead Sea scrolls and multiple versions of bibles.
The museum is interactive and does require a good amount of reading. There are several movies to watch so you can rest your feet. Plan to spend at least a couple of hours. I stayed 3!! Also there is an entry fee.

Whether you are a religious person or not, this museum is fabulous. 6 floors of information, interactive elements, etc etc give this experience an A++. We spent an entire day and could have spent more. The museum is high tech. You can even record your own story and submit it for publication. Easy to find, easy parking and a reasonable entry price. A must visit.

Not only is this museum beautiful and full of amazing exhibits, it also employs the best of humanity! Everyone you encounter is delightful. It starts at security, coat check, ticket agents and the full array of people helping throughout the museum. You are greeted and treated like you matter. The hours flew by going through the exhibits. It all feels like a blessing.

Simply amazing. We only had two hours to spend there and the digital tour is three hours. We only went on three of the five floors. There is so much information that if one could spend 4-5 hours a day for a week, you might get the most out of the museum. When we visited Nazareth we could have spent a couple of hours there alone. Tip..,allow yourself time. One of our digital tour guides froze up on us so it was a bit useless, otherwise, excellent museum!!!

We went on a Monday. We went as a church group with some of our youth members. The museum was packed with lots of information. The group enjoyed themselves.
We had 2 private group tours. In addition, we took part in the Washington Revelation Virtual Tour and The Explore Virtual Tour. They were all worth it!

Such an incredible museum right in the heart of DC, the Museum of the bible wows you from the moment you step through the door. There is plenty to do, and despite rushing through the museum, it will still awe. From the history of the bible and biblical stories to the impacts of the bible today, and the artifacts and showings, this museum has something for everyone and is definitely one of the hidden gems of DC.

several friends told us how great this museum is. Coming to DC, we thought this would be a good way to spend time. It was. The third floor is the recommended starting place for a visit to the museum. There were some well done displays and some nice videos of highlights of the Old and New Testaments. Still, it was a number of videos and it seems as if I could have watched videos from anywhere. The projection onto the walls of the 10 commandments through a brass fixture was quite cool. And, the first depiction of the Burning Bush caught my attention. The highlight for me was the video of the Road to Emmaus. That was powerful. Would it have been the same, out of context and at my home? From the third floor, we went to the second floor, that had some weird and almost offensive displays...especially in relation to the use of Biblical themes in fashion. After the 2nd floor, we went to the fourth floor. It didn't take long before I started experiencing museum fatigue and felt like I'd pass out if I had to look at more. For me, there was a good two hours worth of stuff to see. We didn't make it to every floor. The Cafe near the ticket booths wasn't all that great, but the falafel wrap was pretty good.

We only saw the exhibits on the 3rd floor before we had to leave because the government closed due to weather but what we saw was beautiful and interesting. The 30 minute walk through the Old Testament was visually interesting and interactive. The layout of the museum is beautiful and the staff are friendly and helpful. We look forward to going back to see the other five floors. If you’re in DC, definitely spend some time here.

At the recommendation of my daughter-in-law, I took the drive to Washington DC to explore the Museum of the Bible. Let me tell you, this was the experience of experiences in my Christian walk. I literally had a worship experience in the middle of the museum. If you are a lover of His Word and live to be a living epistle, you must see this place and feel His presence in there. Completely awesome!

Upon entering the museum the first attraction is actually a pay attraction, which we bought on line prior to our arrival. That being a virtual reality of Jesus' walk in Israel. Well worth the extra we paid. The entire museum is beautifully done, well spread out with wonderfull and knowledgable staff.

My wife and I went here. As a side note not they do offer a senior (65+) discount. The ticketing staff were helpful and told us what was on each floor. She also advised starting on the 5th floor and working down. That was good advice. The display are good and some true artifacts and some simulated artifacts, but everything is very educational on the history of the bible and the history behind it. Lot of reading to do due.

Visited on 2/17 last minute and had a pretty good time! I was not expecting it to be as well rounded as it was, and as an antique book collector, was beyond impressed by the sheer volume of books. I think I sent the copy of Copernicus’ studies with Galileo’s annotations to at least thirty people.

Also special shout-out to Gutenberg Press guy who just listened to me talk for like half an hour straight and past his shift ending. Real champ.

I don’t understand how this place stays in business. There were not a lot of people here. The displays were static and not interesting. Very well lit tho. I’ll give them that I guess.
The whole thing just felt creepy to me. The smiling docents with cold blank eyes felt like robots, but they were probably happy to have someone to talk at.
I live in DC and I wanted to see what it was about but I won’t be bringing any friends or family here. Too cold in tone and just generally creepy.

This was an interesting museum filled with many artifacts. Interesting whether you are Christian or not. Some of the exhibits (such as the stories of the bible are more simplistic and a bit missionizing but you can skip them.) Admission (~$20) and a good cafeteria.

The museum is excellent is every way. The lower floors focus on the effect of the Bible on current culture, and the upper floors focus on the history of the Bible. The Bible floor is AMAZING! Way too much to take in, but exceptionally well done.

Such a fabulous museum that teaches you so much about the history and impact of the Bible. It shows the reliability of the Bible with some replicas of the dead sea scrolls. What's really nice is the St. John's Bible which shows how much people still value the Holy Scriptures.

Enjoyed our trip to the Museum. Very informative and lots of exhibits to view. A few exhibits were not available but it was fine since there was so many to look at.

We found the Museum of the Bible's app last week and we were so intrigued, we drove down and visited today! Wow, what an amazing experience! We bought tickets through the app (we were disappointed it didn't store the tickets in the app, we found them in our email) and got $5 off the front desk price. While the app does a fantastic job presenting the museum, being in the museum and experiencing it first hand really was a shockingly great experience. The food in the museum was pricey but good. We took tours on the app before we drove down, but we noticed it tells you about the artefacts you are close to in the museum - bonus! Don't miss the hebrew experience or the ride - amazing!

I visited here with a friend. We started on the 2nd floor. This is where most of the American and World histories are found about the impact the Bible has had. It was interesting and you could spend an entire day just on this floor. We saw a gentleman demonstrate how the Bible was first mass produced with the Gutenberg press.
The 3rd floor was my favorite. It had a walk through experience for the Old Testament that was truly wonderful. The Life of Jesus walk through was beautiful and brought things to life like an olive press and a cleansing pool. The short film on the New Testament was also great.
The 4th floor is for the Bible history folks. It was dedicated to different translations of the Bible and how they came to be originating at the original Dead Sea Scrolls. Most of the things in this area are replicas and just there to give you an idea of what the real thing looks like. There is an authentic Gutenberg Bible on this floor.
The museum offers a nice gift shop on the main floor. There’s an American/Middle Eastern restaurant on the 6th floor. It’s worth eating at here if you’re going to be here all day.
This museum is also very close to the Metro which was so convenient.
They had a few special exhibits but we didn’t have time to visit those and some are extra to see.

I REALLY wanted to love this museum because I love Jesus and the Word of God. But this is my experience…Overpriced. ..$30. Unenthusiastic customer service. Non Biblical exhibit and fake artifacts. I’m really disappointed and feel like we were robbed or our money and time. DON’T believe the positive reviews here. I wish someone had told me the truth. We paid for the 45minutw All Creation Sings exhibit, which was an additional $20 per person. It was HORRIBLE! We left after about 15 minutes. Save your money.

This was without a doubt the best part of our vacation in DC. The staff at this museum were the MOST friendly, helpful and welcoming - a big contrast to the other museums we visited.
The content is excellent, and the multi-media presentations are great for everyone! GO!

I went to the museum yesterday and was so impressed by the quality. I have traveled extensively around the world and found this museum to be very high quality. Every age group would enjoy. The museum is not a religious persuasion museum, it really is a museum about the Bible: contents of the Bible and Torah stories and history of the writings and preservation of the Bible/Torah throughout time. The section on the Bible’s influence in our culture, even in our fashion was included. Not to mention the influence in our legal system. Be sure to go on the optional aerial view of DC ride, fun and informative.
The restaurant on the 6th floor has closed (Covid), but will reopen in the next couple months. The cafe on the second floor was open where I got a panini and soup. I took it up the elevator to the 6th floor viewing area for a lunch break with a view of the Capital and DC.
One of the absolute highlights was the 30 min walking tour of the Old Testament.....bravo! So well done, makes me want to go back again.
There are so many interactive displays and videos, I tried to see them all but missed a few. I was there about 5 hours.
There are lots of educational and art displays like a more traditional museum as well. Some displays were closed due to Covid (as well as the performance theatre). But crowds were small since it appears the museum has just recently reopened.
It’s easy to see why the museum is getting such high ratings.

The Washington Experience was good. Very nicely laid out and up to date displays. Lots of interactive exhibits. The live tour was very nice but we did not do the audio tour. Amazing building.

Museum is well done, needed more time than we allotted ourselves. But that time was wasted waiting for the food in the cafe. In fact we are here and still waiting- it’s been 50 minutes and still no lunch for our party of 4. Soda is flat. So come enjoy the museum, but plan to enjoy lunch elsewhere!

Exceptional Audio Visuals, moving narratives and educational exhibits. Any student or the Bible will be thrilled with a visit to this excellent museum!

Stopped in DC on a road trip just to go here. It did not disappoint. We spent five hours exploring the museum and could have stayed longer. Exhibits are interactive, informative and interesting. We didn’t add on any extras, but would have loved to. Nice place. Staff and security were visible, helpful and friendly. The restaurant was a bit pricey, but the food was tasty. I would definitely recommend.

Beautiful edifice. Walk through the Old Testament amazing. Not enough emphasis on the New Testament, however. Ride through the scriptures in DC awesome!
Unfortunately, after all is shown and said, the museum perpetrates the myth that Eden was in the Middle East , followed by the origins of European civilization, and lastly Africa. Shameful, when in fact what is now known as the Middle East was originally African land which included the garden of Eden, ancient Egypt, the Nile, and all of those great Old Testament characters.

My favorite part of my first visit to the MOTB was the sheer magnitude of information on the Bible. There are volunteers and your guides available. The generosity of kindness is extended almost instantly by everyone. This is one of those "you need three visits to experience it all" museums. The Museum is non-sectarian, non-partisan and no proselytizing is allowed. All Faiths are welcome here. It's worth the visits for everyone. Very well done, spread out, and frequently rotated exhibits. Come and See!!!

This was unlike any museum experience I've ever had! The quality I appreciated the most was the variety of visual interactions with the information presented. I also greatly appreciated sitting and resting periodically as an integral part of the experience. As a devout Roman Catholic, I appreciated the accuracy of information and inclusion of information about books considered Deuterocanonical. We spent all day in the museum, but I could have spent more. If I ever return to DC, I'll definitely come back!

Added this to my itinerary as a last minute option and I AM SO GLAD I went. Yes, you have to pay to get into this museum, but there was so much stuff to see. Most museums take me an hour to swing through the displays. I was here five hours! There are actual archaeological artifacts on display. There are visual effects that are extremely well done! There are amazing Bibles from history on display. The "New Testament Experience" was top-notch sounds and lights. Why have I not heard more about this place? Don't be upset if you can't get tickets online. For now, you can purchase them when you arrive. Yes, you have to pay, but it is worth it!

We went with our school tour group and I had no idea prior to arriving that this museum was founded and is privately owned by an evangelist, with an agenda, and who stole ancient artifacts to show off in his “museum”. The description of “a museum disguised as a Christian ministry” is absolutely accurate. Sad that so many people attend this place daily, with the false perception that they have just experienced a museum, when it’s actually a right wing evangelicals multi-million dollar facade to gain more followers.
No thanks, I will never return.

I only had a few hours to spend downtown with my wife and figured two hours would be enough, but I was wrong. In order to truly take in all this museum has to offer my best guess is, I needed another four hours. The primary stories of the Old Testament and New Testament we’re summed up so an individual with even a basic understanding, could grasp what exactly was being told. There was a number of historical Bibles critical to the formation of this country on display in addition to explanations as to how the Bible affected the international community.

Wow, what a special place! The Bible museum has six floors of exhibits, theater shows, and an observation deck.

Each section of the museum has a special focus on parts of the Bible and many quiet places to sit and soak it all in.
There’s a section specifically for children to immerse themselves in the world of the Bible.

The entrance of the museum begins with sculptures representing the Stations of the Cross and if you look up onto the ceiling, there’s a beautiful video screen that changes every couple of minutes.

The gift shop is excellent and offers some unique items to purchase. The prices are very reasonable!

There’s also a restroom on every floor, and that’s very convenient if you need to take a restroom break and then continue with the tour of the museum.

I spent three hours there and honestly could have stayed much longer if I’d had the time available.

It purports to be a real museum that should focus on scholarly inquiry for something as important and influential as the Bible. It tries very hard to be that, but the veneer is thin and many of the exhibits were clearly geared to sort of wow the visitor and try to impress with smoke and lights. Like, Disney does the Bible's greatest hits. Not a bad experience but not very well curated in terms of artifacts and seemingly no real critical inquiry into these stories that have so captivated humanity for so long.

We loved it! A great family place that will keep adults and kids busy for hours. I would say plan at least 4-5 hours to get the most out of it. My son loved the children’s experience, he didn’t want to leave! And to go through the history of the Bible and its impact was so powerful.

I believe the Bible is the most important book in the history of mankind so I was excited to visit. For me I felt slightly let down. The material and exhibits were either overly academic or too simplistic. Also for those looking for an evangelical meeting of the minds you won’t find it here. This is a very ecumenical presentation of the Bible. I say check it out for yourself but as for me it’s unlikely I’d return.

Totally waste of my money. It do not builds my faith instead destroy my faith in Christianity. I came to know that there are hundreds of thousand of different Bibles with many different translations. Each version of the Bible completely change the meaning of passage and verse. And I remember Holy Bible verse Revelation 22:18, which says "And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book." So, all Versions with different translations can't be from God. So, why God is not punishing all these people who are adding verses or subtracting to complete there beliefs see differences by yourself after reading them side by side. And all these Bible companies are getting richer and Richer day by day and not even single Gods plagues is stopping or can't stop them.

Conclusion: Maybe God is afraid of them or he don't exist.
Museum of the Bible in D.C. Is also Just a money laundering scheme by religious people to get our money and full there pockets.

Our first time in DC. We did all the touristy things and the Museum of the Bible was by FAR our favorite. It was beautifully done. Definitely do the Old Testament/New Testament presentation on the second floor. We hesitated but we were so glad we did it! It was our favorite part. The museum was very clean and the staff was super friendly. Gift shop and cafe on first floor were open! No masks were required but they do a temperature check at the door.

We have visited twice and would go back again. We enjoy the traveling exhibits and the permanent ones. There is so much to see that we saw new things even in the permanent exhibits. This time we also did the virtual tour of the Holy Land (cool but short), the video tour of the use of the Bible in Washington DC (also cool but short), and the scribe class where we learned about Medieval Marginalia (we weren’t sure about this but it turned interesting and fun). It’s a great museum and that includes the cafe which is good quality and reasonably priced. We went in July and the air conditioning was full blast so if you tend to be cold, take a jacket or sweater.

The Walk Through experience was well produced. Seeing the Wicked Bible physically and not just as a picture was really cool. A good mix of artifacts, videos, and other displays.

The last thing I really wanted to do but we did it first as it was #1 on the list of someone traveling with us! Well, everyone should make this first on their list! It is packed full of history and just an overall great museum!!! It did make me want to read The Bible from cover to cover!!!

There are four floors of exhibits. We spent six hours in it and didn’t feel like that was enough. There’s a great restaurant in it too.

What a great museum! I couldn't do all of it, because one could spend all day here. Ticket allows one to leave and come back same day. There's a children's area with games, videos to watch, and extra-cost exhibits, but just base ticket is plentiful (I did the self-guided tour.) There's also a restaurant (didn't have time to eat) as well as a balcony with outstanding views of Washington, DC. Even if you're not ultra-religious this is still a museum to visit. The only caveat is that aside from the kids' area, much of the exhibits and information may be above the comprehension level for younger children. Recommended otherwise.

Bible history at its best and walk through Jesusalem in Jesus’s day. The kids play area was amazing and my 25 yr old daughter who loves working with kids was all in.

WOW! I loved this museum so much I bought a season pass! I only had a day to spend in the museum, and like all the other museums in DC, I believe I could spend more than a week exploring just this one. Very nice folks, super clean, everything marked exceptionally well. I cannot wait to go back in the summer.

Although there was a lot to do and see the museum on every floor was a misrepresentation of the image of Jesus. Not only Jesus, but the inhabitants of that part of the world during that time. I can't enjoy a museum about the bible that doesn't factually depict how the inhabitants of the biblical times looked. Historians have done extensive research about how Jesus and the original Jews looked but the museum seemingly disregarded all of the scholarship surrounding this information. Museums that are claiming to present information about a topic have a real obligation to ensure the information they are presenting is correct. The bible museum did not do that. They consistently used paintings created during the Renaissance period of Europe knowing full well they are not an accurate representation of how Jesus, Mary, or the disciples would have looked. Very disappointed. Instead of clarifying a topic, they further perpetuated a known falsehood.

Must see ! So much history beauty and spirituality in one place . I spent 3 hours there as I was leaving for the airport that day. It’s better to plan up to 5 hours if you like to read and spend more time there

While we had wanted to go see this museum sooner, I made sure we got there to see the exhibit of the Megiddo Mosaic. It leaves in July, so if you're planning to go, get there soon! The mosaic is truly one of the most amazing archaelogical discoveries I've ever seen. It is an inspiring experience just to be in the room with it.

The museum is huge, and we did not see everything even in a tiring five-hour visit. We were a bit surprised at how incredibly crowded it was, but I'm glad it's popular. I suggest you check their website to see what all they have on display because it's literally overwhelming. We all agreed it might have been better for us to have gone twice over a couple of days rather than try to see everything all at once. The museum is thorough, beautiful, and gives an extremely complete overview of the history and significance of the Bible throughout history. It's something everyone, but especially students of the Bible, should see given the chance.