New York City: The Bible at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wheelchair accessible

Join us on a journey as we explore archeological treasures and great art from the Bible. Our visit will help us better understand the Book which is central to the three Abrahamic faiths.

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Highlights

Discover artifacts from the world of the Bible at the Met
Explore the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman sections of the museum
See art by some of the world's greatest painters inspired by the Bible

Description

Join a journey of discovery as you explore archeological treasures and great art from the Bible at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Visit the Egyptian section of the Met, and see art about the Bible by some of the world's greatest painters along the way. The Met contains wonderful treasures of the ancient world which directly relate to the Bible. Visit the Egyptian section of the Met. A key part of the Bible took place in ancient Egypt when the Exodus gave a new sense of dignity to humanity. Visit ancient Greece and Rome, both of which play important parts of the Bible. The tour is non-sectarian and appropriate for people of faith and of no faith alike. Knowing something of the Bible is an essential part of being an educated person. People of faith will find their faith enriched by seeing artifacts from the world of the Bible.

Includes

Guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Ticket good for remaining part of the day after the tour Viewing of archeology and art related to the Bible