Rare chance to see Dead Sea Scrolls

Article by: Star Tribune
Updated: September 17, 2009 - 10:31 PM

Fragments of ancient Hebrew writings are rarely displayed for general public.

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This is a section of the Dead Sea Scrolls, seen in this 2000 file photo.

Photo: Stephen J. Carrera, Associated Press

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WHAT: Tickets for the upcoming Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit, which will be held at the Science Museum of Minnesota in St. Paul, went on sale Thursday.

COST: They are $28 for adults and $22 for children and seniors, and include admission to the museum.

EXHIBIT OPENS: March 12, marking the first time the ancient and priceless writings will be displayed publicly in Minnesota.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Go to www.smm.org/scrolls/tickets/.

The oldest written record of the Bible, the scrolls comprise more than 100,000 fragments of ancient Hebrew writings. The scrolls are kept under the care of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

PAUL WALSH