| − | '''The Museum of the Bible''' is a museum in [[Washington D.C.]] that discusses the [[Bible]], including its history, contents, and impact on the world.<ref>Green, Lauren (November 18, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/17/museum-bible-officially-and-finally-opens-to-public.html The Museum of Bible officially - and finally - opens to the public]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (November 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/18/museum-bible-opens-public-mission-engage-millions-book-books/ Museum of the Bible Opens with Mission to Engage Millions with ‘Book of Books’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 18, 2017.</ref> It is operated by the Green Family, which also owns [[Hobby Lobby]] and several other businesses. | + | '''The Museum of the Bible''' is a museum located near the Mall in [[Washington D.C.]] which presents historic [[Bible]]s, including history, contents, and impact on the world.<ref>Green, Lauren (November 18, 2017). [https://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/11/17/museum-bible-officially-and-finally-opens-to-public.html The Museum of Bible officially - and finally - opens to the public]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved November 18, 2017.</ref><ref>Starr, Penny (November 18, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/11/18/museum-bible-opens-public-mission-engage-millions-book-books/ Museum of the Bible Opens with Mission to Engage Millions with ‘Book of Books’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved November 18, 2017.</ref> It is operated by the Green Family, which also owns [[Hobby Lobby]] and several other businesses. |
| | This 8-story museum opened on November 18, 2017.<ref>Ortiz, Erik (November 18, 2017). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/religion/museum-bible-opens-washington-d-c-celebration-amid-cynicism-n821996 Museum of the Bible opens in Washington, D.C., with celebration amid cynicism]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved November 18, 2017.</ref> It is nonprofit, cost $500 million to build, and features 430,000 square feet.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (July 10, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/10/museum-of-the-bible-gears-up-to-open-unique-430000/ Museum of the Bible gears up to open unique 430,000-square-foot site near U.S. Capitol]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> Located just a few blocks away from the National Mall, the museum also has a spectacular website featuring virtual tours.<ref>https://www.museumofthebible.org/</ref> | | This 8-story museum opened on November 18, 2017.<ref>Ortiz, Erik (November 18, 2017). [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/religion/museum-bible-opens-washington-d-c-celebration-amid-cynicism-n821996 Museum of the Bible opens in Washington, D.C., with celebration amid cynicism]. ''NBC News''. Retrieved November 18, 2017.</ref> It is nonprofit, cost $500 million to build, and features 430,000 square feet.<ref>Harper, Jennifer (July 10, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jul/10/museum-of-the-bible-gears-up-to-open-unique-430000/ Museum of the Bible gears up to open unique 430,000-square-foot site near U.S. Capitol]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved July 10, 2017.</ref> Located just a few blocks away from the National Mall, the museum also has a spectacular website featuring virtual tours.<ref>https://www.museumofthebible.org/</ref> |
| | The museum produces a weekly "The Book," which "is a one-minute radio program that features unusual stories and interesting facts about the Bible—one of the best-selling books of all time. ... heard on Bible Gateway and more than 800 radio outlets."<ref>https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/audio/?book=1&source=8</ref> | | The museum produces a weekly "The Book," which "is a one-minute radio program that features unusual stories and interesting facts about the Bible—one of the best-selling books of all time. ... heard on Bible Gateway and more than 800 radio outlets."<ref>https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/audio/?book=1&source=8</ref> |
| − | The museum attracts about 1 million visitors per year.<ref>https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2019/11/26/d-c-s-paid-museums-retool-to-boost-attendance.html#:~:text=The%20Museum%20of%20the%20Bible%2C%20which%20saw%20approximately%201%20million,on%20bringing%20in%20repeat%20visitors.&text=Join%20the%20Washington%20Business%20Journal%20to%20unlock%20even%20more%20insights!</ref> Listed ticket prices are $24.99 for adults, and only $14.99 for children, and discounts are available. | + | The museum attracts a remarkable 1 million visitors per year.<ref>https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2019/11/26/d-c-s-paid-museums-retool-to-boost-attendance.html#:~:text=The%20Museum%20of%20the%20Bible%2C%20which%20saw%20approximately%201%20million,on%20bringing%20in%20repeat%20visitors.&text=Join%20the%20Washington%20Business%20Journal%20to%20unlock%20even%20more%20insights!</ref> Listed ticket prices are $24.99 for adults, and only $14.99 for children, and discounts are available. |