The Dead Sea Scrolls
The N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences presents the
blockbuster exhibition Dead Sea Scrolls
June 28 - December 28, 2008
This
unique and once in a lifetime exhibition
is something not to be missed!
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ exhibition
"The Dead Sea Scrolls" is one of the largest and most comprehensive collections
of its kind ever assembled.
The most dramatic component of the Dead Sea Scrolls is the presentation
of authentic scrolls in The Gallery of Scrolls. Each of the 12 distinct
Scrolls (6 each 3-month period) is paired with its translation along
with a brief explanation of the context of the Scroll.
The Scrolls presented are biblical, apocryphal and sectarian. They
were specifically selected and conserved for the N.C. Museum of
Natural Sciences exhibition, including four of which have never
been publicly viewed anywhere in the world. Biblical Scrolls that
are included are from the books of Genesis, Exodus, Deuteronomy
and Isaiah. Other scrolls include The Community Rule and the Damascus
Document.
The Dead Sea Scrolls—objects of great mystery, intrigue and
significance—are widely acknowledged to be among the greatest
archaeological treasures ever discovered. The scrolls link us to
the ancient Middle East and to the formative years of Rabbinic Judaism
and Christianity.
Learn
more about the exhbition and the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences.
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Viewing Tip:
To help preserve the Dead Sea Scrolls, lights are low and temperatures
are kept between 68-70° F in the Scrolls gallery. If you are sensitive
to colder climates, please bring appropriate clothing.
The exhibition contains:
- Authentic Dead Sea Scrolls, fully interpreted
with translation of text and background information
- Authentic Dead Sea Scrolls
- Ancient, illuminated manuscripts
- Authentic artifacts and original excavation equipment
- Panoramic photography
- Scientific exploration
- The Marketplace
- Explore a Marketplace that is more than the average gift store.
Featuring a unique selection of pottery and jewelry from Israel
Local Dining
View a list of restaurants located near the exhibit
Hotel Specials
Book a Dead Sea Scrolls hotel special offer
Exhibition
Tickets
$22 Adults; $16 Seniors(60+), Students and Military with ID,
$12 Children 5-11, $3 Children under 5
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