The Museum of the Bible opened on November 17, 2017 in Washington D.C., not far from the National Mall. The impressive building holds a few thousand artifacts. Steve Green, the president of Hobby Lobby, a chain of arts and crafts stores, spent $205 million for 40,000 artifacts to display in the 430,000-square-foot museum. He also spent over $3 million to settle a lawsuit with the Justice Department. Prosecutors claimed that thousands of the artifacts were smuggled into the U.S. from the Middle East. Iraq has already asked to have their artifacts returned. Those who have visited the Bible museum said it is impressive, with ancient tablets, views of life in biblical times, scenes of Bible stories, and objects ranging from Elvis Presley’s Bible to ancient Torahs. And best of all, there is no charge to visit.

 

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