Museum of the Bible, Biblical museum in Washington, United States
Museum of the Bible is a Bible museum in Washington, D.C., United States, with over three thousand objects across six floors. The rooms present text fragments, archaeological finds, and multimedia installations on biblical themes.
The museum opened on November 17, 2017, in the renovated 1923 Terminal Refrigerating and Warehousing Co. building, purchased by the Green family in 2012. The $400 million project added two floors and a rooftop café, restoring the original red brick with new bricks from Denmark. Pope Francis sent a pontifical blessing for the dedication.
The institution shows visitors material evidence of religious writings, including old manuscripts and prints from several centuries. The name refers to the text collection that Jews and Christians consider sacred.
The entrance on 4th Street SW opens into a grand lobby under a 140-foot LED ceiling. Six floors are served by elevators, and the glass-enclosed rooftop offers views of the Capitol and the Washington Monument. The museum charges for admission and has several dining options.
At the entrance stand bronze doors with stained glass windows that are about forty feet (twelve meters) tall and show creation scenes. The doors weigh several tons and were specially made for this access.
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