Museum of the Bible
The Museum of the Bible is a museum under construction in Washington, D.C. and expected to open in 2017. The Museum will display artifacts from the Green Collection and will focus on the historical impact of the Bible. It is partially funded by the Green family. The 430,000 square foot facility will be dedicated to the history, impact, and narrative of the Bible.[1]
The Museum is non-sectarian, non-political, and it will not proselytize.[2] The president of the Museum of the Bible, Cary Summers has noted, "Our goal is straightforward: reacquaint the world with the book that helped make it, and let the visitor come to their own conclusions. The Museum of the Bible is a global education institution that invites all people to engage in the Bible. We don’t exist to tell people what to believe about it.[2]"
History
The Museum was announced in 2012; at that time the Green family was considering locations in Washington, D.C., Dallas, and New York City.[3] In July 2012 the family announced the purchase of a site two blocks from the National Mall and the United States Capitol at 300 D. Street SW, near the Federal Center SW Metro station in the center of Washington, D.C.[3][4] The building and site, the former Washington Design Center in D.C., was purchased for a reported $50 million.[3] The building is a historically protected structure in a Renaissance Revival style.[5] Renovations, additions to the building, and construction of exhibitions will cost an estimated $400 million.[6][7][8]
Projected exhibits
The exhibitions will offer a scholarly perspective on the impact of the Bible in history.[9] Bible scholar David Trobisch director of the museum's collections will advise on new acquisitions, identify the storylines for the museum's exhibits and supervise a team of 30 scholars and curators.[10][11] Indiana Wesleyan University professor Jerry Pattengale will serve as Executive Director of Education Initiatives.[12] The Museum also has an external board of advisors, and works with Jewish, Protestant, Catholic, and other religious and secular institutions.[2]
The museum has made arrangements to exhibit significant archaeological artifacts owned by the Israel Antiquities Authority.[13]
Roof garden
The roof of the Museum will feature a Biblical garden.[7][9]
Cafe
The museum cafe will feature such biblical foods as flatbread and date honey.[7] Many of the food offerings will be certified kosher.[14]
References
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