WASHINGTON, D.C.
Museum of the Bible
Opening in Washington, D.C., this November
is the Museum of the Bible, which is being
billed as one of the most technologically
advanced museums in the world.
At 430,000-square-feet, the museum will
have a Narrative Floor, where students can
engage all the senses and learn the stories
of the Bible from Genesis through the New
Testament; a History Floor with more than 500
biblical artifacts including fragments of the
Dead Sea Scrolls and early New Testament
writings; and an Impact Floor, where students
can explore the Bible’s influence over time on
culture and many aspects of daily life through
visual learning and interaction. The state-of-
the-art building also has a rooftop garden and
restaurant serving biblical foods. The museum
is located two blocks from the National Mall
and three blocks from the capital.
Also opening this autumn is The Wharf,
a $2 billion project aimed to re-establish
Washington, D.C., as a waterfront destination.
Its 3.2 million-square-feet of residential, hotel,
restaurant, retail and cultural space is set for
a grand opening in October. The Wharf is rich
in history and will introduce the first water
taxi fleet, a most convenient way to view the
city. Students can kayak, sail or cruise on the
Potomac River, enjoy 10 acres of parks and
green space, shop, and explore four public
piers.
For more information, contact Lindsay
Hill of Destination DC at lindsay.hill@
destinationdc.com or visit washington.org.
TOP EDUCATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
The Smithsonian Institution National
Museum of American History,
Ford’s Theatre
TOP RECREATIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Go Ape Treetop Adventure,
East Potomac Park Miniature Golf Course
TOP LOCAL FESTIVALS
Passport DC (May 1–31, 2017 and 2018),
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
(June 29–July 4 and July 6–9)
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