Museum of the Bible: An Oasis in Downtown D.C.

The museum explores the Bible’s impact through different lenses, including history and pop culture.

Charles V (1500–1558) of the Holy Roman Empire owned this illuminated manuscript on vellum written in Latin, on display at Museum of the Bible. Lynn Topel

The nation’s capital is a tourist haven for free museums, monuments, and memorials. As crowds flock to the more popular Smithsonian institutions and presidential monuments, some may want to venture to the Museum of the Bible for a more tranquil and reflective experience.

Two 40-foot bronze doors greet visitors to Museum of the Bible located in downtown D.C.
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