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GIVEAWAY: Experience Passages! A New Bible History Exhibit in Santa Clarita

Passages is a 30,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit presented by Museum of the Bible that chronicles the remarkable history of the Bible, from its transmission and translation to its impact and controversies.

One of my life long dreams is to take my family to visit Israel to experience what it was like to live during Biblical times.  To float in The Dead Sea.  To take a boat ride along the Sea of Galilee.  To sit at the Mount of the Beatitudes where Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount.  To see the Wailing Wall, a remnant of the great retaining wall around the Temple Mount platform, which has been a place of Jewish prayer and devotion since the destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans in 70 CE.

But for now my dream of visiting Israel is out of reach.  My children are too young to travel that far and my husband and I haven’t started our “dream vacation fund” quite yet.  It will definitely be a few more years before we can visit Israel.

So what can I do in the meantime to learn more about Biblical history and the ancient world?  Take my family to visit Passages in Santa Clarita, California!

Passages is a 30,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit presented by Museum of the Bible that chronicles the remarkable history of the Bible, from its transmission and translation to its impact and controversies.

Passages is a 30,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit presented by Museum of the Bible that chronicles the remarkable history of the Bible, from its transmission and translation to its impact and controversies.

It is a remarkable exhibit for people of all faiths and religion to experience.  There are over 400 priceless artifacts used to tell the stories at Passages including Dead Sea Scroll fragments, centuries old cuneiform tablets that date back to the time of Abraham and a Bible that traveled to the moon on Apollo 14.

On a journey through the exhibit you will visit the following galleries:

Translation – See how the process of translation has made the Bible accessible to many different cultures while still remaining true to the original text.  See a first edition of the King James Bible, printed in 1611 under the reign of King James I of England.  Meet St. Jerome, a scholar who spent over 30 years translating the Bible into Latin from the original Hebrew and Greek texts.  Plus get a chance to translate an ancient manuscript under candlelight!

feed the lions so they don’t eat Daniel

Transmission – This gallery explores the process of textual transmission from its earliest form to the 20th century.  Try your hand at printing on a replica of The Gutenberg Press!

Passages is a 30,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit presented by Museum of the Bible that chronicles the remarkable history of the Bible, from its transmission and translation to its impact and controversies.

Impact –  This gallery presents just a few of the many reasons why the Bible is widely considered the most influential book ever written.  See the original manuscript of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” by Julia Ward Howe, which demonstrates the impact that the Bible has had on music and popular culture.  Learn how the Bible has influenced Judaica and the religious practices of Judaism.  See stained glass windows of the gospel writers which demonstrate many of the innovative techniques that immortalized Louis Comfort Tiffany’s name in the glass production industry.

feed the lions so they don’t eat Daniel

Controversy – Take a closer look at some of the more divisive moments in the Bible’s history.  Many people, right or wrong, have used the Bible to defend their actions, even in situations as troubling as the defense of slavery or the Holocaust.  See the Martin Luther Letter which was written and signed by Martin Luther on the night before he was charged with heresy, which provides valuable insight into the thoughts of the most important theologian of the Reformation.

Passages is a 30,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit presented by Museum of the Bible that chronicles the remarkable history of the Bible, from its transmission and translation to its impact and controversies.

The Holocaust

But I know my children will want to spend the majority of their time exploring the Wild World of the Bible!  An area that is choked full of fun, kid-friendly activities.  Here children can see, feel, do, hear and learn about the Bible at numerous stations.

Be an animal on Noah’s Ark!

Passages is a 30,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit presented by Museum of the Bible that chronicles the remarkable history of the Bible, from its transmission and translation to its impact and controversies.

Part the Red Sea with Moses!

Passages is a 30,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit presented by Museum of the Bible that chronicles the remarkable history of the Bible, from its transmission and translation to its impact and controversies.

Feed the lions so they don’t eat Daniel!

Passages is a 30,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit presented by Museum of the Bible that chronicles the remarkable history of the Bible, from its transmission and translation to its impact and controversies.

Act out a story or come up with your own in the popsicle stick puppet theater!

Passages is a 30,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit presented by Museum of the Bible that chronicles the remarkable history of the Bible, from its transmission and translation to its impact and controversies.

Read a book, make a puzzle or play a game!

Passages is a 30,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit presented by Museum of the Bible that chronicles the remarkable history of the Bible, from its transmission and translation to its impact and controversies.

Passages is a 30,000-square-foot, interactive exhibit presented by Museum of the Bible that chronicles the remarkable history of the Bible, from its transmission and translation to its impact and controversies.

GENERAL ADMISSION:

  • Adults – $12
  • Students – $10
  • Seniors (55+) – $10
  • Military & Veterans – $10
  • Youth – (6-17)
  • Children 5 and under are FREE

Passages offers field trips and group discounts starting at $8 per student / $10 per adult.  They also have educational resources that go along with each gallery and a treasure hunt for school age children.  To schedule a group tour, call 1-888-297-8011.

ATTENTION HOMESCHOOLERS!  Once a month Passages hosts a special homeschool day just students and parents where you can receive half-off admission to the exhibit.

Passages is located at Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 and is in Southern California through February 2016.

There is so much to do and see at Passages, that I might be able to put off our dream vacation to Israel for awhile!

Now here’s your chance to enter to win 4 tickets to visit Passages!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

US Residents Only.  No purchase necessary to enter.  One winner will be randomly selected via RaffleCopter and notified via email.  Winner must respond within 48 hours to claim the prize or a new winner will be chosen via RaffleCopter.  The prize package will be fulfilled by the sponsor and arrive within 4 weeks after being selected.

Happy Field Tripping,

Jilleen

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and for informational purposes only.  All points of view are my own.  All pictures are copyrighted by Passages and used by permission.

Dinah G

Thursday 2nd of July 2015

Would love to experience this!

Mary

Saturday 27th of June 2015

looks like a cool exhibit

Michelle

Saturday 27th of June 2015

Looks like a great experience!

Christa Hanna

Tuesday 23rd of June 2015

I would love for my kids to see the bible stories they know come alive! Looks so fun.

Lily Menard

Monday 22nd of June 2015

Would love to go see this especially since we live close by!