Tours
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Bethlehem Cave and Museum
Our Bethlehem Cave is a replica of the cave where Jesus was born as it appears today in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Israel. Only two such replicas exist in the United States, the other one is in Washington, D.C.
Visit our church using the self-guided tour book or schedule a guided tour with advanced reservations. See also our seasonal specialty tours.
Our Nativity Museum contains over 400 beautiful and unique Nativity Scenes from all over the world.
Our Church features large wooden truss and stone construction with stained-glass windows depicting the mystery of Christmas.
The Bethlehem Marketplace will be included in guided tours from Dec. 4-19, 2025. Email [email protected] for information.SCROLL DOWN to Schedule a Visit and Tour.
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TOUR Scheduling & information
- Guided Tours
- Self-guided Tours
- FOX8 One Tank Trip - TV Promotion
- Create-A-Nativity: a Nativity Inspiration Tour
- "Pro-Lives" Tour
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An experienced tour guide will lead you through an informative and interactive journey through the Church, Bethlehem Cave Replica, and Museum of over 400 Nativity Sets.
No admission fee for this type of tour. Donations are accepted.
Guided tours will be available to the public at 2:00 daily December 26-30 without reservations.
Advanced reservations are required for all other tours by calling 330-699-5086 or email [email protected].
Flexible weekday and weekend times available.
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Self-guided Tour Booklets are on the office window and lead you through the church, cave, and, museum.
No admission fee for this type of tour. Donations are accepted.
- For more information call 330-699-5086 or email [email protected].
- Check-in at the office on arrival and before departing the building on weekdays.
Self-Guided Tours are available during these hours:
Mondays - Fridays: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM; no tours available on Jan. 1, Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas day.
The church will be closed on Dec. 26. It will be open only for the guided tour at 2:00 PM that day.
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Create-A-Nativity: a Nativity Inspiration Tour
2025 dates.
Experience Christmas in July! Take a guided tour of the Bethlehem Cave, get inspired by over 400 Nativities from all over the world, then create your own Nativity scene from the materials we provide. An event for the whole family!
Monday, July 14 at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30 PM, Friday, July 18 at 10:00 AM and Saturday, July 19 at 10:00 AM. Cost is $3.00 per participant. Space is limited to 36 per session. To register, complete the registration form below.
(For groups of at least 12 or more, alternative dates and times are available the week of July 15. To schedule a large group tour, call 330-699-5086 or email [email protected].)
For more information:
Ada Honeck @ 330-699-5086
[email protected]
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Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum guided tours, the “Pro-Lives” option.
The “Pro-Lives” tour of the Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum uses the events of the Nativity of Our Lord to draw parallels to the modern-day factors that affect families and cause women to seek an abortion. The tour includes presentations, prayer, and meditation on the mysteries of the birth of Our Lord as part of the tour of the Bethlehem Cave. Attendees will receive information about how they can support the various agencies and strategies that provide assistance to families in a crisis pregnancy.
