Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum

05/07/2026

Registration is now open for “Christmas in July”, the Create-a-Nativity tour. The tour includes a guided tour of the Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum followed by an opportunity to make your own Nativity. Cost is $3 per Nativity. Open dates are July 13,17 and 18 at 10:00 AM and July 15 at 6:30 PM. Groups of 12-20 may arrange alternative days/times during the week of July 13.
Register at www.nativityofthelord.org

01/13/2026

Special tour dates for 2026 are set!
Christmas in July/A Create-a-Nativity tour:
July 13, 17 & 18 at 10:00 and July 15 at 6:30.

Bethlehem Marketplace tours Nov. 30-Dec. 18.

Open house tours Dec. 26-30 at 2:00.

If you have a large group and would like to book a tour, send a message or email at [email protected].

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12/24/2025

Blessed Christmas to all! May the Christ Child be born in your hearts!

12/10/2025

Guided tours of the church, Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum are offered Dec. 26-30 at 2:00 PM daily. No reservations needed. Free.

11/12/2025

THE 10:00 TOUR IS FULL. SPACE IS AVAILABLE IN THE 11:00 TOUR.
Registration is open for a guided tour that includes the Bethlehem Market. Experience a hands-on visit to a marketplace at the time of Jesus- grind herbs, make an oil lamp, weaving and jewelry making. $3.00 per person. December 6 at 10:00 AM. Register at

We are Nativity of the Lord Jesus Parish located in Akron Ohio, a Roman Catholic Church providing a gathering place for all in the name of Jesus Christ. We encourage the participation of each individual for the betterment of the parish and community. We seek to give birth to Jesus Christ in the hear...

07/16/2025

There is still time to join the Christmas in July/Create-a-Nativity tours of the Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum. Join us this Friday or Saturday at 10:00 (July 18 or 19). Register at www.nativityofthelord.org.

06/25/2025

Registration is now open for the Create-A-Nativity Tours. Take a guided tour, then make your own Nativity from materials we provide. Fun for all ages! $3.00 per person.
July 14,18 and 19 at 10:00 AM and July 16 at 6:30 PM. Pre-registration is required and found on our website.

We are Nativity of the Lord Jesus Parish located in Akron Ohio, a Roman Catholic Church providing a gathering place for all in the name of Jesus Christ. We encourage the participation of each individual for the betterment of the parish and community. We seek to give birth to Jesus Christ in the hear...

06/25/2025

The Bethlehem Cave and Nativity Museum is open for visitors and guided tours.

05/28/2025

THE CAVE AND MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED TO PUBLIC VIEWING JUNE 2-13.

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01/27/2025

Announcing the dates for events this year!
Christmas in July/ Create-a-Nativity tours will be July 14 at 10:00, July 16 at 6:30, and July 18 and 19 at 10:00. Registration will be online at www.nativityofthelord.org.

The Bethlehem Market will be available as part of the tours from Dec. 4 through Dec. 19. Groups of 12 or more may reserve a time on any of those dates. On Dec. 6 at 10:00, the market will be open for individual tours.

Guided tours are still available year round with prior registration.
Email [email protected] for reservations or more information.

We are Nativity of the Lord Jesus Parish located in Akron Ohio, a Roman Catholic Church providing a gathering place for all in the name of Jesus Christ. We encourage the participation of each individual for the betterment of the parish and community. We seek to give birth to Jesus Christ in the hear...