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Nature Museum
Nature Museum

The museum shows a variety of displays in different areas of natural and environmental sciences and the human body. Remarkable is the fowl, mammal and reptiles of the country integrated in Dioramas..

Musical Instruments Museum

The museum is situated in the Academy of music and dancing named after Rubin. Musical instruments from ancient to modern ones are on display. The history of music. Worth visiting not only for..

Museum on the Seam
Museum on the Seam

The Museum on the Seam is a socio-political contemporary art museum located in Jerusalem. The Museum raises diverse issues for discussion with the goal of having an impact on public dialogue within a..

Museum of the Franciscan Convent

The museum is situated in Muslim quarter on the territory of Churches of Blame and Flagelletion (Via Dolorosa ? 2nd station). A lot of interesting archaeological findings.Openning Hours: ..

Museum of Psalms
Museum of Psalms

The paintings of Moshe Tzvi Berger - art as an expression of prayer the Book of Psalms. A most unusual, exquisite, and unique art collection, opening up a new way of thought and communication. This is..

Museum for Islamic Art
Museum for Islamic Art

The L.A. Mayer Memorial Museum for Islamic Art contains hundreds of objects representing the art of Islamic countries throughout the ages. The museum houses magnificent ceramic ware, figurines and..

Montefiore Museum
Montefiore Museum

Museum is situated outside the Old City in the building of the old mill. History of Jerusalem and Montifiory family depicted in numerous objects, photos. Many documents are presented here.Openning..

Model of Jerusalem of Second Temple period
Model of Jerusalem of Second Temple period

The model recreates Jerusalem in 66 CE. In that fateful year, the Great Revolt against the Romans erupted, resulting in the destruction of the city and the Temple. The ancient city was then at its..

Jewish Art Museum at Hechal Shlomo (Wolfson Museum)
Jewish Art Museum at Hechal Shlomo (Wolfson Museum)

The museum offers a unique experience in understanding Jewish identity and Jewish heritage .The museum?s collection includes unique objects from Jewish communities in Israel and abroad, from different..

Jerusalem Artists’ House
Jerusalem Artists’ House

The Artists House is one of several buildings that once made up the Bezalel Art complex. It was built in 1890, during Turkish rule. The house serves as an important showcase for contemporary art. It..

Israel Museum
Israel Museum

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem is Israel?s largest museum and leading cultural institution ? and one of the world?s great museum stories of the 20th century. No journey to the Land of Israel is..

Islamic Museum of the Temple Mount
Islamic Museum of the Temple Mount

The Museum of the Islam depicts the culture & heritage of the Islam. It is divided to several wings: Art, Koran books, architectural items, etc. A unique display of architectural remains help document..

Gush Ezyon Museum

Four kibbutzs along the road from Jerusalem to Hevron were in the center of battles in the War for Independence. 250 defenders were killed during severe battles. Izhak Rabin compared these battles..

Greek Orthodox Museum
Greek Orthodox Museum

The museum is situated in the Christian quarter of the Old City, not far from the Holy Sepulchre. Among exhibits you?ll see a lot of objects from King Hordus period.Openning Hours:   Visiting..

Davidson Excavation and virtual reconstruction center
Davidson Excavation and virtual reconstruction center

The Davidson Center is situated at the entrance to the Jerusalem Archaeological Park. The new center offers the visitors an exhibition of archaeological objects, the real time virtual reality..

David Palombo Museum

The famous Israeli sculptor David Palombo is known not only in his motherland. The museum is situated in his former studio.Openning Hours: sun  09:00-13:00 mon 09:00-13:00 tue ..

Chamber of the Holocaust
Chamber of the Holocaust

Entering the Chamber of the Holocaust on Mt. Zion, one immediately senses an identity with the recent past of the Jewish people, a history at once awesome and tragic. Tablets of over 1,000..

Chagall Windows
Chagall Windows

Synagogue at the Hadassah Medical Center was opened in 1962. Twelve unique windows for it were created by a famous Jewish painter Mark Chagall.Openning Hours: sun  08:00-13:15 / 14:00-15:30 ..

Burnt House (Katres House)
Burnt House (Katres House)

A luxurious residence of a rich Jew from the end of the Second Temple was burned in 70 CE. Now it is a museum. With the help of audio-visual presentation you?ll go back in time.Openning Hours: ..

Botanical Gardens (Jerusalem University)
Botanical Gardens (Jerusalem University)

Botanical gardens of Jerusalem University occupy the territory of 13 doonams. The Gardens were opened in 1953. The main idea is scientific research in the field of planting greenery taking into..

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