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About the Art in the Permanent Exhibits
These are the expected permanent exhibit topics. The topics of these galleries would remain constant, but the specific art featured in these galleries would change over time. For example the Life of Christ gallery would always be open and dedicated to illuminating the events of Jesus's life. But the specific art in this exhibit would evolve over time as the museums collection grows in response to both curatorial development and the audiences interest. The permanent exhibits would mostly be composed of art from the permanent collection augmented with loans. And in case where certain art can't be moved or acquired (Like Di Vinci's Last Supper) high quality facsimiles of those pieces may be created to tell the story (this may especially be the case in satellite museums). What you see here are examples of the kind of art that would need to be acquired to create and maintain these exhibits to exist. It frames the vision for the type and range of art that would be collected.
The Life of Christ exhibit is the largest exhibit in the museum taking up the entire fourth floor. The exhibit examines the life of Christ from before his Birth to the Second Coming. Learn about the key events in Christ life through some of the greatest pieces of art.
The Life of Christ
Perhaps no one in history has had more pictures painted and drawn of them. In spite of the fact that no one really knows what Jesus Christ really looked like that has not stopped thousands of artists from putting their vision of Jesus's portrait on canvas.
Jesus Portraiture Gallery
Jesus was considered a master teacher using parables, sermons, and one-on-one teaching moments to help people learn how to be disciples and find the path back to heaven. Come experience the messages of Jesus as captured and expressed by great artists.
The Teachings of Jesus
Jesus was notably interested in children. "Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not." And taught that unless a disciple become as a little child they could not develop the humility necessary to develop further. The Children's Art Center is specifically tailored to young ones, but has a powerful message for adults as well. We encourage all to visit this exhibit.
Jesus and The Children Art Center
Since meridian of time history has been shaped by the Christian faith. Christianity has informed art movements and art movements have influenced the Christian faith. It is a fascinating to trace the history of art from its beginnings through the lens of Christian-specific art. In illuminates both Christianity and art history.
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The History of Christian Art
Since the advent of film artists have sought to depict realistic versions of Jesus and his life. This popular media has significantly influenced modernity's vision of who Jesus was. A walking, talking Jesus is more immediately relatable than other art forms. Come explore films whose directors have attempted to tell the Greatest Story Ever Told.
Christian Film Depictions of Jesus
Many of the greatest artists of history have tried their hand at capturing Jesus and other Christian themes. Many of these paintings are the most expensive and historically important paintings of all time. From Renaissance masters like Leonardo and Michelangelo to Baroque masters like Caravaggio and Rembrandt to the Neoclassical masters like Carl Bloch, these great artists have put their stamp on Christianity.
Classical Masters
Artist are thriving. There are literally thousands and thousands of artists working full-time today. And there is more Christian themed art being produced now than at any time in history. And many of these phenomenally-talented artists are commenting on and interpreting Jesus in new, expansive and extraordinarily creative ways. The complexity, richness and sheer volume of contemporary Christian art is inspiring. Especially that so much of this art is intended to be inspirational and draw us closer to Christ.
Contemporary Christian Art
Sculpture is a time honored historically durable form of art. Come experience a little of the peace and serenity Jesus offers as you ponder him and these beautiful sculptures in a highly oxygenated green zone.
Sculpture Garden
Christian music is among the most inspirational music in the world. Specifically crafted to help you feel close to heaven. Christian music dates back and intertwines much of the history of music itself, from Gregorian chants to modern pop music. Spend some relaxing time sampling the curated greatest moments of Christian music while resting in adjacent Sculpture Garden or Meditation Room.
The Music of Christianity Center
We hope that crowning experience of your time in the museum are the moments of deep peace that can come from silent meditation and maybe a personal prayer of gratitude. Plan to spend a few moments meditating in silence (or with music from the Music Center) and take home the joy of being loved by Jesus.
The Stained Glass Meditation Room
Throughout the museum you will find artifact displays with relics of Christian history. From ancient codexis to reliquaries to crucifixes. Many of these artifacts are millennia old and have been preserved only through the greatest care.
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Artifacts Displays
Explore the giant collection of Christian art your own way. Find new connections. Search for themes, tropes and techniques. Zoom into details of paintings including x-rays of layers. Create new pieces of art. Modify existing art with AI. Make art mashups. Curate your own virtual galleries and take them home in your phone. Leave your thoughts behind. Participate in questions and answers with the living artists. Leave inspirational memes in your wake. Explore art in a way that only modern technology allows.
Interactive Displays
Permanent Exhibits
