Faith
Dead Sea Scrolls Coming to D.C.: Faith Revealed
Faith Facts
- The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition opens at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. on November 22, 2025.
- More than 200 ancient artifacts from Israel will accompany the rotating scroll displays through September 2026.
- The exhibition marks the 75th anniversary of the scrolls’ discovery, offering East Coast visitors a rare glimpse into biblical history.
The Museum of the Bible in our nation’s capital is preparing to present the Dead Sea Scrolls, granting Americans the chance to experience the roots of faith firsthand. This historical presentation connects believers to the earliest texts that shaped Jewish and Christian identity.
Visitors will witness original scripture fragments and artifacts from the Holy Land, many of which have not been displayed in the U.S. before. The show’s three rotations feature biblical books, sacred hymns, and relics from first-century Israel, deepening understanding of God’s word.
“The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls moved back the oldest biblical references over 1,000 years,” said Orit Shamir of the Israel Antiquities Authority. “They have revolutionized biblical scholarship by providing a glimpse into how the Bible was understood and practiced centuries before the common era.”
Guests will encounter items like the Magdala Stone from a synagogue near Galilee and fragments of a fishing boat believed to be from Jesus’ time, offering a direct connection to the New Testament world. Interactive displays, educational lectures, and hands-on children’s activities invite all ages to explore these treasures anchored in faith.
Bobby Duke, chief curatorial officer, said, “It is an incredibly rare and unique opportunity to see the oldest copies of biblical fragments alongside artifacts that help us to better understand the biblical world.”
Let us honor the impact of God’s word by engaging with these ancient testimonies, strengthening our faith and appreciation for biblical history that continues to shape our lives. This exhibition is an invitation to reflect on God’s enduring truth and the freedom we cherish as believers.