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I am both a Scientist and a Christian and I loved this museum! I’m so glad I heard about it. The shroud is an exact, life size replica of the real Shtoud of Turin, now being held in storage at the Vatican. The scientific research is amazing and I was very very moved by what I learned and saw. I highly recommend everyone go to this museum.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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Responded Mar 25, 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your visit and welcome you back any time you are down this way.
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A highlight of our trip to New Mexico. For someone who already knew lots about the Shroud, the opportunity to speak with Pete Schumacher, who has spent so many years studying it, was a delight. For some with us who knew nothing about it, the visit was a real eye-opener and thought-provoker. Whether a believer or not, no thinking person can deny what a compelling story the Shroud of Turin is, especially when it remains unexplained after so much serious and high level scientific effort to do so.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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Responded Mar 25, 2020
I am glad you had the opportunity to speak with Pete, a good friend. We welcome you back any time.
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Pros: - Very knowledgeable docents. - Cool science meets technology, and either real-life sci-fi or faith-affirming (depending on your beliefs). - Interactive media, history lesson, and up-close exhibits. - Non-judgy on any guests'beliefs. Cons - The facility is less than ideal (attention, wealthy philanthropists!) - Location is centralized, parking not ideal. - Needs better marketing (again, any pro-bono work would probably be appreciated by the (volunteer) staff). Overall, highly recommend you dedicate at least an hour, two if you have a lot of questions, and bring an open mind!…
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Date of experience: August 2019
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Responded Mar 25, 2020
We appreciate your visit and your feedback. Even without a wealthy philanthropist, we are working to improve the museum interior to make it more accommodating to guests.
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This is a one-room "museum" that displays a real-size photo replica of the Shroud of Turin. It is pretty incredible to see up close, but is just a reproduction. The ten-minute video explains some of the research that worked to substantiate the origins of the shroud and ties in some local researchers involved with the effort. The rest of the exhibits are basically reminders of what was in the film. This are some interesting perspectives and may be emotional for believers, but there is little original about this museum. I've seen much more thorough information in PBS and History Channel shows.…
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Date of experience: May 2019
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Responded Mar 25, 2020
We appreciate your visit and are working (on a non-profit budget) to expand and improve the museum. Thanks very much for your feedback.
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Don. Andy, the director of this nonprofit museum met with us even though the place was closed. He is very knowledgeable about the shroud and spent time with us so we understood what we were seeing. If you aren’t a believer that is is the shroud that covered the body of Jesus, you will be after visiting.…
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Date of experience: April 2019
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Responded May 27, 2019
We are glad we could meet with you so you could see the museum and it's feature, the 1978 Barrie Schwortz photo from the Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP). Please tell your friends about us and let us know if we can serve you in your future travels.
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