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MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE The Impact Floor The main level of the museum will house a permanent space for two of the world’s most renowned libraries and a children’s area complete with games inspired by stories from the Bible. The Impact Floor on level two will explore the Bible’s impact through time on cultures, civilizations and daily life by focusing on categories like music, art, science and government. Visitors to this floor will see examples of how the Bible is just as relevant today as it was centuries ago. The Narrative Floor on level three will share the stories of the Bible by engaging all the senses. Visitors will walk through Genesis to Chronicles and then through first-century Nazareth, ending with the story of the New Testament. Finally, guests can make their way to the fourth level, where they’ll find the History Floor. This space will showcase archaeological discoveries in synch with the Bible. This floor will feature more than 500 world-class artifacts that will document the Bible’s preservation, translations and transmission, including writings dating to the time of Abraham, fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls and early New Testament writings. Additional features of the museum include permanent exhibition space for two of the world’s greatest museums, a theater, lecture hall, top-floor gathering room for special events, biblical garden and a restaurant offering selections inspired by foods of the Bible. To learn more about Museum o f the Bible and ways you can become involved, visit museumofthebible.org. ntaonline.com 7