A landmark museum at the Christ Cathedral campus dedicated to the Shroud of Turin — the world’s most studied artifact believed by many to be the actual burial shroud of Jesus of Nazareth — will be dedicated on Nov. 18, 2025, and open to the public the following day.
“The Shroud of Turin: An Immersive Experience” will have a total exhibition area of 10,000 square feet. As the largest museum of its kind, visitors will be taken on a historical journey into the life of Jesus, His torturous death, Resurrection and the burial shroud He left behind. Inspired by the technological marvels of the “Van Gogh Exhibition” and “Immersive King Tut,” the 90-minute experience will offer the latest evidence and scientific research about the Shroud through a series of 360-degree projection-room theaters, Shroud of Turin replicas, interactive kiosks, a life-size Jesus corpus, new artwork and more.
Media are invited to preview the museum between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 18, or by special request. Bishop Kevin Vann and his auxiliary bishops will dedicate the museum later that day at 4 p.m. in a ceremony that will include VIP guests, live music and liturgy. On-site interviews with Bishop Timothy Freyer and other stakeholders will be available on Nov. 18.
The museum is located inside the Richard H. Pickup Cultural Center at the Christ Cathedral campus in Garden Grove — a short drive from Disneyland and the Anaheim Resort district — through at least 2030. It is presented by Papaian Studios in partnership with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange and Othonia Inc., a Rome-based group dedicated to the study and dissemination of information about the Shroud of Turin.
The $5-million museum was approved by the Bishops of Orange and privately funded through the generosity of donors. It is operated by a separate nonprofit, the Shroud Experience at Christ Cathedral.
A majority of the museum’s written content and research was completed by Othonia for use in the museum. The creative direction came from FiveHive Studios, a Vista-based group of industry professionals who crafted the animation, immersion theaters, kiosks and video content.
“The Shroud of Turin: An Immersive Experience” is divided into two main sections: the first is theater encounters explaining who Jesus Christ was and what the Shroud of Turin is; the second section explores the intriguing debate, evidence and history surrounding the Shroud itself. A highlight will be a re-creation of the Resurrection, with guests sitting in the tomb of Jesus and witnessing a flash of light — an experience of the desolation of Good Friday and the awe-inspiring wonder of Easter Morning.
“We’re inviting all into the tomb to see what Jesus’ Apostles John and Peter saw,” said Nora Creech, North America director of Othonia. “And then we’re encouraging them to explore and question, just like Jesus told Thomas. Put your hands here and probe around, examine, ask all your questions. The Shroud holds up to it. It encourages curiosity and it holds up to every level of scrutiny.”
Pat Powers, vice president of the Shroud Experience, added, “If all we do is prove that the Shroud was the shroud of Jesus, without the Resurrection, all we’ve done is prove it’s a shroud of a guy who lived 2,000 years ago. But it’s a lot more than that. We’re going to show people that their faith is not in vain. The Shroud shows us that Jesus was, in fact, resurrected. The museum shows us how we can discern that from the Shroud.”
Doors will be open seven days a week. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for children ages 10 to 14. Given the mature topics and subject materials, children under 10 will not be admitted. Tickets are available by visiting TheShroudExperience.com.
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