Attend live
Opening Celebration
Capital Turnaround
700 M St SE, Washington, D.C. 20003
April 18, 2026
Reception & Press Availability – 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Red Carpet Interviews – 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
90 Minute Program – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
(Please note that times listed are in the Eastern Time Zone)
Join Patricia Heaton, Candace Cameron Bure, Cameron & BJ Arnett, and national leaders from all spheres of influence for this national, historic moment!
Main Event
Museum of the Bible
400 4th St. SW, Washington, D.C. 20024
April 19-25, 2026
An America Reads the Bible $50 ticket gives you one-day access to a one-of-a-kind historic live interactive experience that you cannot get with a general museum ticket. You can purchase multiple tickets for multiple days during the event.
Each day, 60-70 different leaders will take the stage to read Scripture aloud, creating a powerful, continuous public reading of God’s Word that you and your family will never forget.
When you register for the Bible reading, you will have access to the World Stage Theatre and our live presentation of readers for up to 3 hours. This will be an interactive immersive experience with sights, sounds, and art that can only be experienced in the theatre.
You will also have a time to go through our private art gallery of Mindi Oaten's amazing 66 paintings of the Messiah showing up in all books of the Bible (this is only accessible through our ticketing process and not open to the public). Spend time interacting with our top Discipleship Partners to talk to them about their free discipleship and Bible reading programs, buy some books or ARTB merch, as well as get personal prayer during your time.
With your $50 ticket, you can enjoy the entire **Museum of the Bible during the rest of the day before or after your America Reads the Bible experience. Add on tickets for the Dead Sea Scrolls, Creation Sings, and other museum exhibits can be purchased at the Museum of the Bible that day or in advance. The historic Dead Sea Scrolls are currently on display for a limited time, making this an especially meaningful time to visit. You can purchase Exhibition-Only tickets through the Museum of the Bible to access the Dead Sea Scrolls, All Creation Sings, and other exhibits either in advance or on the day of your visit.(**Important to Note: General museum exhibits are from 9 am to 5 pm and the Bible reading is from 9am to 9pm so please plan your visit accordingly)
Come experience the living Word of God in the museum dedicated to celebrating it.
Select your day, time and seating section when reserving your ticket. Seating is limited for each time slot.
Click here to see who’s reading when
Can’t join in person? Join us online!
America Reads the Bible is a week-long national gathering featuring a continuous public reading of Scripture from leaders across every sphere of influence.
Plan to join us for at least one day at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., where your event ticket gives you:
All-day museum access
Timed entry (3-hour window) into the World Stage Theater featuring a continuous public reading of Scripture each day
Admission to our original art exhibit of 66 paintings, from artist Mindi Oaten hosted by Time to Revive, each revealing Christ in a book of the Bible
Opportunities to connect with our discipleship partners present throughout the week and opportunities for personal prayer with our leaders
While you’re in the city, explore affiliate events focused on evangelism, discipleship, entertainment, and fellowship — all designed to help you experience and share the transforming power of God’s Word. Check our “Affiliate Events” for more detail.
The Complete Portrait of the Messiah
The exhibit, organized by Bible sections, features an interactive station for each section, designed to draw you more personally into the narrative of the Bible. As you experience The Complete Portrait of the Messiah through this breathtaking exhibit, you will be inspired to dive deeper into His Word, and your relationship with Jesus is sure to be strengthened.
A Biblical Art ExhibitFrequently Asked Questions
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Anyone is welcome! Whether you’re a pastor, student, parent, business leader, or someone curious about Scripture, you’re invited to join us. All are welcome to attend the live reading and engage with our exhibits and partner activations throughout the week.
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Yes! Children are welcome, and we encourage families to experience the Bible together. While some programming is best suited for older children and teens, the museum environment offers opportunities for younger kids to engage meaningfully with Scripture.
Please note: the live Bible reading inside the World Stage Theater is being professionally recorded and live-streamed, and will ultimately become part of a video Bible and audio Bible available for ongoing use and distribution. Because of this, we ask that only guests — including children — who can reliably remain quiet and non-disruptive attend this portion of the event. Maintaining a focused, reverent environment helps protect the integrity of the experience for both in-person and future audiences.
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There are several ways to support:
Pray for a national return to Scripture
Give to help underwrite the costs of production and outreach
Share about the event on social media and in your church
Join one of our groups like our Prayer Team, Gen Z Team, Church Outreach Team, and Funders/Mobilizers
Invite others to attend or watch online
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We strongly encourage all attendees to use rideshare (Uber/Lyft/Taxi) or the Metro. There is no designated parking at the venue. Street parking is limited and subject to restrictions. Please allow extra time for arrival
The venue is within walking distance of several Metro stops:
Eastern Market Station – ~13-minute walk
Navy Yard Station – ~13-minute walk
If you must drive:
Reserve parking in advance using SpotHero (www.spothero.com)
Search using the venue address for nearby options
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Please check your spam or junk folder for tickets from Brushfire if you have not received them in your main inbox and then mark Brushfire emails as “safe”.
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Refunds are only available through Brushfire’s refund process. We are unable to issue refunds outside of that system.
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When you arrive at the Museum of the Bible, you’ll come through security (similar to airport security or entering a federal building) at the front door.
You will find our tables near by and you must present your ticket in one of the following formats:
Mobile ticket (Apple Wallet or similar)
Printed copy
Your ticket’s QR code will be scanned then you will receive a physical America Reads the Bible ticket
Keep the ticket with you for access to the World Stage Theater and for re-entry into the building.
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Yes—the Dead Sea Scrolls are on display for a limited time, along with All Creation Sings and other exhibits.
You can purchase Exhibition-Only tickets through the Museum of the Bible in advance or on the day of your visit.
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Absolutely! We encourage churches, small groups, and individuals across the country to host watch parties, reading circles, or local events during the week. Starting church resources are available with others coming soon.
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We welcome aligned events focused on evangelism, discipleship, the arts, prayer, and spiritual formation. If you’d like to host an affiliate gathering in the D.C. area during the week, get in touch with us to explore coordination and visibility.
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The King James Version, Easy Read (JKV-ER) published by Whitaker House - Find it online here: https://biblehub.com/kjver/
For a selection of physical copies of this translation available for purchase, visit:
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The Museum has no designated parking. Please see the “Plan Your Visit” section of their website, for transportation and parking information: https://www.museumofthebible.org/plan-your-visit
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Museum Hours:
Mon–Sat: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sun: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
America Reads the Bible:
Doors open: 8:15 a.m.
Building doors close at 8:00pm
Important Notes:
Security sweep from 4:45–5:15 p.m. (no entry during this time).
Bible readings: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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No—Museum exhibits close at 5:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly.
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Please refer to the Museum of the Bible’s official FAQ page for the most up-to-date policies on permitted items: museumofthebible.org/faqs
Affiliate Events
D.C. Recommendations
Hotels Near the Museum of the Bible
Below are three convenient options, all within a 5-minute walk. Please note: we do not have special rates or arrangements with these properties — we simply recommend them based on location.
Hyatt Place Washington DC / National Mall
Address: 400 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 803‑6110
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol – National Mall (IHG)
Address: 550 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 479-4000
Residence Inn by Marriott Washington, DC National Mall
Address: 333 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 484-8280
Getting Here
Airport: We recommend flying into Reagan National Airport (DCA) — it’s the closest airport with easy access to the venue.
Quick Tips
Parking near the Museum is limited.
All hotels are walkable or one Metro stop away from the venue.
For hotel bookings, call the property directly for best rates and availability.
Public Transit – Metro & Bus
Nearest Metro Station:
Federal Center SW on the Blue, Orange & Silver lines — just 1 minute ( 200 ft) from the Museum entrance
How to get there:
From Reagan National Airport (DCA): Take the Blue Line toward Largo and ride directly to Federal Center SW.
From Downtown DC: Take the Blue, Orange, or Silver line to Federal Center SW — very short walk.
Bus Info:
Nearby bus stops include 4th St & C St SW and School St SW, served by routes 32, 610, 612-WAR, etc., just a 4–5 minute walk away.