Museum of the Bible, in collaboration with the Israel Antiquities Authority and Running Subway, proudly announces the upcoming exhibition Dead Sea Scrolls: The Exhibition, set to open on November 22, 2025. Curated by Navit Popovich-Geller, Risa Levitt, and Joe Uziel, the exhibition will showcase authentic Dead Sea Scroll fragments discovered in the Qumran caves, along with hundreds of artifacts that explore life and Jewish traditions during the Second Temple period.
Dr. Carlos Campo, CEO of Museum of the Bible, remarked that the exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the spiritual life of ancient Israel, early Jewish practices, and the origins of Christianity. Visitors will be able to view centuries-old scroll fragments and artifacts that affirm the historical and spiritual preservation of the Bible.
Scroll Fragment Rotations
The exhibition will rotate its display of scroll fragments in three sessions:
November 2025 – February 2026: Genesis, Job, Psalms, Astronomical Enoch, Barkhi Nafshi, War Scroll, Eschatological Commentary, and the Temple Scroll.
February – May 2026: Great Psalms Scroll, Numbers, Lamentations, Community Rule, Apocryphal Psalms, Purities, Non-Canonical Psalms, and the Book of the Giants.
May – September 2026: Isaiah, Tobit, Phylacteries, Birth of Noah, Jubilees, Communal Ceremony, Community Rule, and the Damascus Document.
Highlighted Artifacts
Key pieces include the Magdala Stone, unearthed in 2009 from a first-century synagogue in Galilee — the same region where Jesus ministered — and wooden fragments from the “Jesus Boat”, a first-century fishing vessel discovered in the Sea of Galilee in 1986. Both offer tangible insight into the historical era described in the New Testament.
Dr. Bobby Duke, Chief Curatorial Officer of the Museum, emphasized that this exhibition, made possible through partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority, unites some of the world’s most significant archaeological findings—providing visitors the chance to witness the oldest biblical manuscripts and a vast collection of artifacts that illuminate the biblical period.
Exhibition Experience
Located on the museum’s fifth floor, the immersive exhibition will feature over 200 artifacts from Israel’s National Treasures. Highlights include discoveries from the Pilgrim Road leading to the Temple, ostraca from Masada, a scroll wrapper from Qumran, and several original Dead Sea Scroll fragments. Advanced digital displays and historical imagery will explain how modern science has uncovered the secrets within these relics.
Dr. Orit Shamir of the Israel Antiquities Authority noted that the Dead Sea Scrolls extended the known timeline of biblical text history by over 1,000 years, transforming biblical scholarship and enhancing our understanding of early scriptural interpretation.
James Sanna, President and CEO of Running Subway Productions, expressed pride in bringing the 75th Anniversary Tour of the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Museum of the Bible, celebrating its tradition of hosting exhibitions of deep historical and cultural significance.
Visitor Information
The exhibition will also host educational events offering deeper exploration of the scrolls’ history, archaeology, and faith traditions. Family-friendly programs, including an interactive scavenger hunt, will engage younger visitors in discovering the story behind the scrolls.
Tickets are now available for $14.99, in addition to general museum admission. For more details, visit museumofthebible.org/exhibits/dead-sea-scrolls-the-exhibition.
About Museum of the Bible
Located just three blocks from the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Museum of the Bible is a non-sectarian institution dedicated to showcasing the Bible’s profound cultural and historical influence. The 430,000-square-foot museum houses rare artifacts spanning 4,000 years and features immersive experiences, including its 480-seat World Stage Theater.
