When is Museum of the Bible open?
Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM; Sun 1 PM–7 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Museum of the Bible
- 4.714k reviews
- Open now · till 5 pm
Multi-floor museum near the National Mall with interactive exhibits on the Bible's history, a Nazareth village recreation and ancient manuscripts.
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When is the best time to visit Museum of the Bible?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Museum of the Bible indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Museum of the Bible good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Museum of the Bible cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Museum of the Bible?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Museum of the Bible?
About 3 hours.
Where is Museum of the Bible?
400 4th St SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Is Museum of the Bible wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 9:30 am
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 10 am.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pm- monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 1 PM–7 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Museum of the Bible
- 2 Sushi By Bou- DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant Plaza · 4 min
- 3 Sami’s Hot Dog Cart · 8 min
- 4 Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden · 10 min
- 5 L'Enfant Plaza · 11 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 3 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 14k reviews
Known for
- Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit
- Hebrew Bible Experience
- Nazareth village
- Rare Bibles
What people say
- People like:
- Interactive, immersive exhibits on the history of the Bible
Around Southwest Waterfront
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Sushi By Bou- DC @ CitizenM Hotel L'enfant PlazaSushi · 4 min walk
Sami’s Hot Dog CartHot dog · 8 min walk
Good nowHirshhorn Sculpture GardenLandmark · 10 min walk
L'Enfant PlazaFood hall · 11 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses from 11 am.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesFrom 11 am
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.