Hightlight
- Religious
Overview
Founded in 1965, the Israel Museum is the largest in Israel and ranked as one of the top art and archaeology museums in the world. Consisting of a comprehensive collection of almost 500,000 objects, the Museum houses objects from prehistory to present day in Archaeology, Fine Arts, Jewish Art and Life and boasts one of the largest collections of biblical and Holy Land archaeology in the world. In 2010, the Israel Museum completed an extensive upgrade of its 20-acre complex including the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Wing for Jewish Art and Life.
From the Middle Ages to the present, the Israel Museum Wing for Jewish Art and Life exhibits the secular and religious culture of Jewish communities worldwide.
Experience the five different themes displayed in the galleries: (1) See ritual items used in life-cycle ceremonies in “The Rhythm of Life: Birth, Marriage, Death,” and learn about the varied and colorful rituals that have evolved over the years.
(2) View rare Hebrew manuscripts in “Illuminating the Script” some dating back to the 10th century CE, elaborately decorated with artwork, illuminated script, and at times gold and silver.
(3) Learn about the Sabbath and holidays and see related artifacts in “The Cycle of the Jewish Year.”
(4) Explore traditional and modern dress and jewelry of various communities in “Costume and Jewelry: A Matter of Identity.” Understand the impact of segregation versus integration and traditional customs versus modernization.
(5) View four reconstructed and elaborately decorated synagogues from Germany, Italy, India and South America, as well as Torah scroll decorations in “The Synagogue Route: Holiness and Beauty.”
To learn more about the collections in the museum, visit the Isidore and Anne Falk Information Center for Jewish Life. Guided tours are also available.
Note:
- All tickets include a free audio guide and access to all exhibitions in the Israel Museum.
- Free admission for children under 18 (no groups) Tues. & Sat.
- Free entrance to children under age 5 daily.
- Repeat visitors within 3 months pay only 25 NIS.
- Jerusalem resident cardholder’s pay 42 NIS.
- Free admission for soldiers and National Service (Sherut Leumi).
To See and Do
- Ritual items used in life-cycle ceremonies
- Rare Hebrew manuscripts
- Learn about the Sabbath and holidays
- Traditional and modern dress and jewelry
- Four reconstructed synagogues, Torah scroll decorations
- Isadore and Anne Falk Information Center
- Guided tours available, call 02-670-8811
Child Friendly
- Yes
Amenities
Disabled Access | Wheelchairs available in the entrance pavilion. | |
Eating | Dairy restaurant, meat restaurant & cafe | |
Shopping | Souvenir shop |
Don’t Miss
The four rebuilt synagogues inside the museum from around the globe.