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The Bible and History Tour at the MET: Where History Comes Alive

Published: March 14, 2026; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: March 21, 2026
Where: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Address: 1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, United States

Phone: +1 212-535-7710

Web: https://www.metmuseum.org/

Join us for a live guided journey through the ancient world at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the United States.

This tour will focus on the civilisations of Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, highlighting how the historical narratives of the Bible are brought to life through real artifacts from the empires that influenced these pivotal events. This is a thoughtfully curated historical, cultural, and archaeological experience that allows us to closely examine artifacts and consider them in their historical and biblical context.

Ancient Egypt: Life, Death & the Afterlife

  1. Discover one of the largest Egyptian collections outside of Egypt, featuring approximately 26,000 objects
  2. View tomb models from the times of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph
  3. Get a glimpse into daily life and agricultural practices in ancient Egypt
  4. Delve into the Egyptians’ preoccupation with the afterlife

Greece and Rome: Ideals, Power & Empire

  1. Understand the historical context of the Roman Empire and the world of the New Testament, written in Greek during the Roman era
  2. Explore the Greek language, ideas, and religion that shaped the backdrop referenced in the New Testament

Visit the website to learn more about our MET tours and get a glimpse of the artifacts we will explore in their historical and biblical contexts.

Time: 10:30 am, 2:30 pm EST

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