The Bible and History: A Tour at the MET

Sat May 09 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm UTC-04:00

The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York

The Word Forum
Publisher/HostThe Word Forum
The Bible and History: A Tour at the MET

Where History Comes Alive: Egypt, Greece, and Rome

Join us for a live tour through the ancient world at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, as we show how the historical narratives of the Bible are brought to life through real artifacts from the empires of the biblical world. 


Ancient Egypt: Life, Death & the Afterlife

  1. One of the largest Egyptian collections outside of Egypt (approximately 26,000 objects)
  2. Tomb models from the times of Joseph and Moses
  3. Daily life in ancient Egypt
  4. Egyptians’ preoccupation with the afterlife


Greece and Rome: Ideals, Power & Empire

  1. Historical context of the Roman Empire and the world of the New Testament
  2. Greek language, ideas, and religion of the New Testament era

Preview our tour artifacts at https://tour.thewordforum.org


Please note:

  1. You will receive a confirmation email at the time of booking.
  2. A MET admission ticket is included with your tour.
  3. To ensure the best experience for all guests, this tour is reserved for adults only.
  4. For MET visitor guidelines, visit: https://www.metmuseum.org/policies/visitor-guidelines


Refund Policy

  1. Tickets will be fully refunded for cancellations made at least 72 hours before the event.
  2. If you need to cancel, please contact us at [email protected] as soon as possible so we may offer your spot to another participant.
  3. Cancellations within 72 hours are non-refundable, as we will have reserved space for your participation.
  4. If The Word Forum cancels or reschedules the tour, your ticket will be fully refunded or may be applied to a future tour.


RSVP & Inquiries

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Event Venue

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, United States

Tickets

USD 25.00

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