Very exciting news for those of us who love museums and biblical history: a 430,000 sq. foot facility is currently being built in Washington, D.C. Both the Old and New Testaments will be featured, ensuring it will become a popular destination for Christians and Jews alike.

Here’s a description of what will be included at the Museum of the Bible, directly from their website:

Narrative Floor:

The Narrative Floor shares the stories of the Bible by engaging all of guests’ senses. The adventure and drama of the Bible will come to life in riveting presentations. Visitors will walk through the narratives of the Hebrew text from Genesis to Chronicles and then through first-century Nazareth, ending with the story of the New Testament. This floor intertwines immersive experiences with artifacts, executed in highly creative ways.

History Floor:

The History Floor showcases archaeological discoveries through modern cinematic storytelling to bring the biography of the book we call the Bible to life. The History Floor will feature more than 500 world-class artifacts that document the Bible’s preservation, translation, and transmission across centuries and cultures. This floor features many of the greatest biblical discoveries, including writings dating to the time of Abraham, fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls, early New Testament writings, and more.

Impact Floor:

The Impact Floor will explore the Bible’s impact over time on cultures, civilization, and daily life, including its profound influence on fine arts, science, government, and more. The Impact Floor will be modern, technologically advanced, visually stimulating, and interactive. It will tell stories of the Bible’s impact and invite visitors to share their own stories.

I know a lot of people claim that Washington is already overrun with this stuff, but the Museum of the Bible is special. The archeological finds, in particular, interest me. I think it will be a fabulous addition! It’s also really nice to see that expressions of faith are welcome in our nation’s Capitol.