Discovering Jesus – Ancient Treasures from the Holy Land
This exhibition and immersive experience is an unprecedented international production that brings together archaeology and technology, science and faith, past and present. It transports visitors to the Holy Land 2,000 years ago to meet the people, events, and stories of the New Testament — and to experience the greatest story ever told — in a way never before possible.
Discovering Jesus is currently being shown in Dallas, Texas, to great acclaim, attracting visitors of all ages and faiths. For more information about our current exhibition in Dallas, see www.DiscoveringJesusExhibit.com.
This exhibition and immersive experience is an unprecedented international production that brings together archaeology and technology, science and faith, past and present. It transports visitors to the Holy Land 2,000 years ago to meet the people, events, and stories of the New Testament — and to experience the greatest story ever told — in a way never before possible.
Discovering Jesus is currently being shown in Dallas, Texas, to great acclaim, attracting visitors of all ages and faiths. For more information about our current exhibition in Dallas, see www.DiscoveringJesusExhibit.com.
Exhibition Highlights:
- A 1st century AD bone box (ossuary) attributed to St. Zechariah, father of John the Baptist.
- The earliest artistic rendering of the Nativity (dated to the 4th century AD)
- The earliest and possibly the only artistic depiction of the Temple of Jerusalem, dated to the time of Jesus, 1st century AD.
- The earliest model of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (the Tomb of Jesus) in Jerusalem
- The bone box of Yaakov (James) brother of Jesus [also known as Saint Diego], one of the most prominent figures in the history of Christianity who is mentioned repeatedly in the New Testament. The inscription on the bone box is the earliest mention of Jesus ever discovered and the only archeological artifact that refers to Jesus’ family. The James Ossuary is considered one of the most significant items of biblical archaeology.
Hands-on activities
- The stories of the New Testament in art, and in children’s drawings
- How people all over the world imagine Jesus, and the Virgin Mary
- Holographic fashion show of the Holy Land in the first century AD
- Documentary films on archeological excavations of sites mentioned in the New Testament
- Virtual 3600 pilgrimage to key sites mentioned in the Bible (giant-screen projection)
- Scientific dating and authentication of archeological artifacts (film)
- VR reconstruction of ancient home
- Tastings of wine and olive oil from the Galilee
- Pottery reconstruction workshop (for youngsters and children)
- Selfie-taking booth with holographic figures from the New Testament
Estimated visit time: 45–60 mins in the archeological exhibition hall and 60 mins in other activities.
Exhibition Size: Archaeological Exhibition ONLY – from 2500 Square Feet
Hands-on activities, Merchandising, etc. – from 1500 to 10,000 Square Feet
King David’s Dynasty (from Adam to Jesus) Exhibition and Immersive Experience
This exhibition and immersive experience features hundreds of authentic artifacts of historical, religious, and scientific significance, recently found in excavations in the Holy Land (Israel), including items that were used by people who are mentioned in the Bible, or by those who witnessed the events, from the times of the Patriarchs, Moses, Joshua, King David and King Solomon, the prophets, and Jesus.
Both exhibitions feature rare authentic artifacts from the Golan Collection, the largest and most important private collection of biblical archeology in the world. These rare and unique treasures are accompanied by state-of-the-art technologies, exciting immersive walls, 3D documentary films, holograms, dioramas, models, virtual 1:1 reconstructions of buildings, and a wide-angle screen pilgrimage experience to sites in the Holy Land (Israel).
Exhibition Highlights:
Estimated visit: 45–60 mins in the archeological exhibition hall and 60 mins in other activities.
Structure of the exhibition:
(1). Main exhibition hall
The stories of the Bible told through over 350 authentic and rare ancient artifacts dated to various biblical periods, discovered in the Land of Israel, which represent the daily life and tools of the period and items that are relevant to the stories of the Bible. The main exhibition features TV screens, video clips, films, 3D models, text explanations (including QR codes to access multiple languages)
(2) Immersive presentations (optional, may be adjusted to conditions of the venue and the budget)
Immersive presentation of approximately 20 well-known Bible accounts (e.g., creation of the world, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the Flood, Abraham leaves for the Promised Land, Sodom and Gemorrah, the sacrifice of Isaac, Jacob and his sons, Joseph’s reunion with his brothers in Egypt, the Israelites enslaved in Egypt, Moses in the ark, Exodus from Egypt [Moses parts the Red Sea], the Israelites conquer Jericho, Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, King David’s kingdom, King Solomon and the queen of Sheba, the First Temple in Jerusalem, the kingdoms of Judea and Israel, the prophets , Jesus and his disciples).
Each episode is 2–4 minutes long.
Admission into the immersive hall is at fixed times, for approx. 30 minutes each.
Required area (net): 1,500–1,000 sq ft in one or two rooms with lofted ceiling (min height of 13 ft high; recommended height 20 ft).
(3) Hands-on activities
The following interactive and hands-on activities will be integrated, subject to the conditions of each venue:
This exhibition and immersive experience features hundreds of authentic artifacts of historical, religious, and scientific significance, recently found in excavations in the Holy Land (Israel), including items that were used by people who are mentioned in the Bible, or by those who witnessed the events, from the times of the Patriarchs, Moses, Joshua, King David and King Solomon, the prophets, and Jesus.
Both exhibitions feature rare authentic artifacts from the Golan Collection, the largest and most important private collection of biblical archeology in the world. These rare and unique treasures are accompanied by state-of-the-art technologies, exciting immersive walls, 3D documentary films, holograms, dioramas, models, virtual 1:1 reconstructions of buildings, and a wide-angle screen pilgrimage experience to sites in the Holy Land (Israel).
Exhibition Highlights:
- The world’s earliest dictionary (discovered in Tel Hatzor)
- Early weapons from the time of the Patriarchs
- An ancient model of a basket (the story of Moses placed in a basket)
- The earliest seven-branched menorah, dated to the time of David and Solomon
- Ancient models (10th century BCE), dated to the time of David and Solomon, recalling the plan of the Temple in Jerusalem
- Imprints of seals of the Kingdom of Judea
Estimated visit: 45–60 mins in the archeological exhibition hall and 60 mins in other activities.
Structure of the exhibition:
(1). Main exhibition hall
The stories of the Bible told through over 350 authentic and rare ancient artifacts dated to various biblical periods, discovered in the Land of Israel, which represent the daily life and tools of the period and items that are relevant to the stories of the Bible. The main exhibition features TV screens, video clips, films, 3D models, text explanations (including QR codes to access multiple languages)
(2) Immersive presentations (optional, may be adjusted to conditions of the venue and the budget)
Immersive presentation of approximately 20 well-known Bible accounts (e.g., creation of the world, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the Flood, Abraham leaves for the Promised Land, Sodom and Gemorrah, the sacrifice of Isaac, Jacob and his sons, Joseph’s reunion with his brothers in Egypt, the Israelites enslaved in Egypt, Moses in the ark, Exodus from Egypt [Moses parts the Red Sea], the Israelites conquer Jericho, Samson and Delilah, David and Goliath, King David’s kingdom, King Solomon and the queen of Sheba, the First Temple in Jerusalem, the kingdoms of Judea and Israel, the prophets , Jesus and his disciples).
Each episode is 2–4 minutes long.
Admission into the immersive hall is at fixed times, for approx. 30 minutes each.
Required area (net): 1,500–1,000 sq ft in one or two rooms with lofted ceiling (min height of 13 ft high; recommended height 20 ft).
(3) Hands-on activities
The following interactive and hands-on activities will be integrated, subject to the conditions of each venue:
- The stories of the Bible in art and children’s drawings
- How people all over the world imagine Abraham, Moses, King David, Jesus, and the Virgin Mary
- Holographic fashion show of the Holy Land in the first century AD
- Documentary films on archeological excavations of biblical sites
- Virtual 360-degree pilgrimage to key sites mentioned in the Bible (giant-screen projection)
- Films on archeological excavations of biblical sites, scientific dating and authentication of archeological artifacts
- VR reconstruction of ancient home/s (6 min VR film with VR glasses)
- Tastings of wine and olive oil from the Galilee
- Pottery reconstruction workshop (for youngsters and children)
- Selfie-taking booth with holographic figures from the Bible
About Golcan Exhibitions and Immersive Experiences:
Golcan Ltd is an international company based in Israel that has produced two unique experiential traveling exhibitions and immersive shows.
Golcan Ltd is an international company based in Israel that has produced two unique experiential traveling exhibitions and immersive shows.