Bible-Based Destinations
Those who have visited the land of Israel often describe the experience as deeply moving. Walking in the footsteps of Jesus and reflecting on the history of God's people in the land where it unfolded has a way of bringing Scripture to life. For those who have not yet traveled to Israel, meaningful biblical experiences are still within reach much closer to home.
A growing number of Bible-based museums, exhibits, and attractions across North America offer a window into life in Israel millennia ago and can strengthen our faith in God's Word. Many ecclesias have found that visiting one of these destinations as a group makes for a particularly rewarding outing. In addition to extended fellowship among brothers and sisters, these visits offer children and young people opportunities to interact, participate, and engage with Scripture in new ways.
A word of caution is in order. The Bible remains our guide, and some destinations take artistic license or present beliefs that are not scriptural. Visitors should approach each experience thoughtfully, using it as a starting point for deeper study rather than a substitute for the Word itself.
A list of destinations is provided below, organized by country and state or province. Please share your reviews and recommendations with us at riseupandbuild@wcfoundation.org.
United States
Arkansas
Holy Land Tour, Eureka Springs, AR — greatpassionplay.org/holy-land.html
California
Creation and Earth History Museum, Santee, CA — creationsd.org
The Holy Land Exhibition, Los Angeles, CA — theholylandexhibition.com
Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, CA — skirball.org
Georgia
Biblical History Center, LaGrange, GA — biblicalhistorycenter.com
Illinois
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL — artic.edu
Indiana
Gustav Jeeninga Museum of Bible and Near Eastern Studies, Anderson, IN — anderson.edu
Kentucky
The Creation Museum, Petersburg, KY — creationmuseum.org
The Ark Encounter, Williamstown, KY — arkencounter.com
G. Herbert Livingston Archaeology and Israel Studies Learning Lab, Wilmore, KY — asburyseminary.edu
Louisiana
Bible Lands Museum, New Orleans, LA — nobts.edu/museum
Maryland
Johns Hopkins Archaeological Museum, Baltimore, MD — archaeologicalmuseum.jhu.edu
Massachusetts
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, Cambridge, MA — hmane.harvard.edu
Missouri
Sight and Sound Theatre, Branson, MO — sight-sound.com/branson
Truth Traveler, Branson, MO — truthtraveler.com
New Mexico
Museum of Archaeology and Biblical History, Albuquerque, NM — mabh.org
Ohio
BibleWalk, Mansfield, OH — biblewalk.us
Oregon
Bible Lands Museum, Sandy, OR — biblelandsmuseum.org
Pennsylvania
Sight and Sound Theatre, Ronks, PA — sight-sound.com/lancaster
Biblical Tabernacle Replica, Lancaster County, PA — discoverlancaster.com
Glencairn Museum, Bryn Athyn, PA — glencairnmuseum.org
Bible History Exhibits, Ronks, PA — biblehistoryexhibits.com
Tennessee
Truth Traveler, Pigeon Forge, TN — truthtraveler.com
Texas
Institute for Creation Research Discovery Center, Dallas, TX — discoverycenter.icr.org
Creation Evidence Museum of Texas, Glen Rose, TX — creationevidence.org
Washington
Mount St. Helens Creation Center, Castle Rock, WA — mshcreationcenter.org
Washington, D.C.
Museum of the Bible, Washington, D.C. — museumofthebible.org
Canada
Alberta
Big Valley Creation Science Museum, Big Valley, AB — bvcsm.com