The Saint John’s Bible Gallery showcases 28 original pages from the seven volumes of The Saint John’s Bible in a student-curated exhibition. Rare books and manuscripts from the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library collections complement the exhibition of the folios. Tools, materials and sketches used in the creation of The Saint John’s Bible give a glimpse into the processes used to create this monumental work of faith and art.
The gallery is open from Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no admission charge, and no reservations are needed for a self-guided tour. Guided tours for groups of ten or more are available by making a reservation in advance by contacting Tim Ternes at 320-363-3351 or tternes@csbsju.edu.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There are no weekend hours in the fall, winter, and spring.
From June 8, 2025 through August 24, 2025, the Bible Gallery will be open on Saturdays (except as noted below) from noon until 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays year-round.
The current exhibition in The Saint John’s Bible Gallery features 28 original manuscript pages focused on the theme of transformation. Some highlights of the exhibition include The Valley of the Dry Bones, Vision of the New Jerusalem, Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Saul Anthology, Job Frontispiece, Raising of Lazarus, and the Ten Commandments. This exhibition will remain through June 2025, but individual pages may be changed due to conservation needs.