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Washington, D.C.’s privately-funded Museum of the Bible cost a whopping $500 million to create and it opens this Saturday, November 17. According to those granted access for a media preview, the exhibits focus on biblical history, biblical stories, ways in which Americans used the Bible to support or reject slavery, and more.

Get a sneak peek on the flip.

The Museum Of The Bible Holds A Press Preview Ahead Of It's Public Opening

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A Sephardic Torah scroll is on display.

The Museum Of The Bible Holds A Press Preview Ahead Of It's Public Opening

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Visitors go through an exhibit on the Old Testament.

The Museum Of The Bible Holds A Press Preview Ahead Of It's Public Opening

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The Children’s Experience section is seen at the Museum of the Bible.

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Visitors take in an exhibit of burned bibles.

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Bibles from different religions are seen in the History of the Bible exhibit.

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An exhibit on the Ark of the Covenant is seen in the ‘Journey through the Hebrew Bible’ exhibit.