About this Event
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
- One of the largest Egyptian collections outside of Egypt (approximately 26,000 objects)
- Tomb models from the times of Joseph and Moses
- Daily life in ancient Egypt
- Egyptians’ preoccupation with the afterlife
Greece and Rome: Ideals, Power & Empire
- Historical context of the Roman Empire and the world of the New Testament
- Greek language, ideas, and religion of the New Testament era
Preview our tour artifacts at tour.thewordforum.org
Please note:
- You will receive a confirmation email at the time of booking.
- Tickets for entry are included with your tour.
- This tour is wheelchair accessible.
- Service animals are allowed.
- To ensure the best experience for all guests, this tour is reserved for adults only.
Cancellations & Refund Policy
• Tickets will be fully refunded for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the event.
• If you need to cancel, please contact us as soon as possible so we may offer your spot to another participant.
• Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the event are non-refundable, as space will already have been reserved for your participation.
• If The Word Forum cancels or reschedules the tour, your ticket will be fully refunded or may be applied to a future tour.
If you have any questions regarding your registration, please contact us at [email protected]
RSVP & Inquiries
What our past attendees are saying:
"I attended a MET tour on the Bible and its history, and I walked away learning lots. The tour guides were very knowledgeable, and gave useful context on artifacts and correlation to events from the Bible, making it easy and engaging to follow along. Overall, the tour was great for people with all different types of familiarity with the Bible, and it’s a friendly and genuine environment. Great way to spend a Saturday, and looking forward to more that the Word Forum has to offer!"
- Daniel M.
“I attended this tour with my friend. My friend really loved the tour and mentioned that she learned many of the Bible stories when she was younger, so it’s been meaningful for her to piece everything together now. She’d also love to join the Natural History Museum tour—and even said she wants to bring her friends to the next one 😆 Thank you so much to the whole team—it was truly a wonderful experience for me as well." - Yunjung K.
"This experience was super informative and also helped me remember things I learned way back in my high school world history class. It also helped me better understand what the times of the OT and NT were like."
- Jodi N.
About The Word Forum
The Word Forum is a nonprofit, nondenominational organization dedicated to promoting the study of the Bible through an interdisciplinary approach to biblical research.
Our seminars and events bring together people from all walks of life to explore the Bible's authenticity, the history of the Old and New Testaments, and its relationship to science — including archaeological discoveries and museum exhibits. Whether you're encountering the Bible for the first time or deepening your understanding, our events offer a thoughtful, open space to engage with the messages of the Bible.
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Event venue & nearby stays
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Avenue, New York, United States
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