Duke Chapel Virtual Tour

Duke University Chapel is, indeed, the “great towering church” that James B. Duke requested and has become a widely recognized symbol of the university. As such it offers a magnificent gathering space for significant events in the life of the university and its members.
This 360-degree virtual tour presents the sights and sounds of Duke Chapel with highlights and anecdotes from the building's history. See the statues at the entrance, the vaulted ceiling in the main sanctuary, the beauty of the stained-glass windows, the underground resting place of some the university's past leaders, and the stunning view from the top of the Chapel's tower. You will also hear from the Chapel's organs, carillon, and choir-and even from famous preachers.
Duke Chapel is currently closed to visitors, but you are invited to participate online in the life of the Chapel through worship services, prayer requests, connections to Religious Life groups, recordings of sacred music, daily carillon recitals, our #FindSanctuary initiative, and more at:
chapel.duke.edu
SERMON CLIPS
The excerpts from sermons are from the Duke Chapel Recordings archive at repository.duk...
MUSIC
Excerpts of music in order of appearance in the video:
"Au matin," Op.83 by Benjamin Godard played by Joseph Fala, a Chapel carillonneur
“Sonata in C Minor,” K. 303 (Allegro) by Domenico Scarlatti played by Dr. Robert Parkins, university organist
The hymn “Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” sung by the Duke Chapel Choir
“Marche Héroïque” by Herbert Brewer played by Christopher Jacobson, Chapel organist
“Toccata IV” By Girolamo Frescobaldi played by Dr. Robert Parkins, university organist
“Hallelujah” from George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” performed by the Duke Chapel Choir and orchestra
NARRATION
Caroline Horton, staff assistant for development
With consultation from:
Lois Oliver, head docent
Mark King, hospitality coordinator
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Kevin Goldfarb, communications specialist
Joni Harris, director of business and facilities
James Todd, communications manager

[@patblackwell6098]

Beautiful and inspirational worship space! It is truly magnificent! The worship services here have been a blessing for us!

[@amam904]

Great tour! I have always taken churches and chapels for granted all my life, until my later years. Now I cannot get enough of them. Wish I had seen this when I was at Duke for sales training!

[@nicolemaddix4291]

I thoroughly enjoyed the tour 😎🏁

[@emmafriesen640]

It was fun to hear the Hallelujah Chorus at the end of the video. (I have fond memories of attending Handel's Messiah at the chapel last year.) Could y'all do a video with some of the more secret parts of Duke chapel sometime?

[@marciamcqueen3451]

Was unaware of the “hole” made when Robert E. Lee statue was removed and its symbolism. Also unaware that the designer was African American Julian Abele. Excellent tour.

[@anonymama285]

It's "Guastavino," not "Gustavino." The Guastavino Company, run by a Spanish immigrant father and son, contributed vaulted ceilings to many of America's grand spaces, including the vault of the main hall on Ellis Island and the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station. Guastavino tile, was beautiful and fireproof, which likely reduced damage from the burning pews memorialized by the little mouse carving.

[@caroltaylor1587]

Awe inspiring from start to finish!

[@nicolemaddix4291]

Beautiful documentary on the Chapel😎🏁

[@juvariashahid8845]

Marvellous architecture, Duke ❤