Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Israel  /  Jerusalem District  /  Jerusalem  /  The Israel Museum, Jerusalem

The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Jerusalem

4.7

#2 of 256 in Museums in Israel

Art Museum History Museum Must See

• ©
• ©
• ©
• © +2
• ©
• ©

Visitors flock to The Israel Museum, Jerusalem to take in the enormous collection of artifacts and art housed in an institution of national significance. With wings devoted to prehistoric archaeology, Jewish art, and general fine arts, the museum caters to a variety of tastes. Some highlights include the Dead Sea Scrolls, displayed on rotation due of their fragile condition, a detailed model of Jerusalem's Second Temple, and a Venus carving believed to represent one of the oldest examples of human art. The library, restaurant, and two cafes on premises are open to the public and do not require purchase of an entrance ticket. Plan your visit to The Israel Museum, Jerusalem and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Jerusalem journey planner.

more less

Create an itinerary including The Israel Museum

Start planning

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.

© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

The Israel Museum Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

4,886 reviews

Google

4.7

facebook

36 likes

• By travelmore300

  We ended up spending an entire day here because there is so much to see! We took three guided tours of different areas of the museum which were very imformative and free with admission. Really...  more »

• By Aberaha

  Visiting the Israel Museum was such a treat. Although it did not have the time to see it all, this museum is a must for the two reasons I initially went to see it. First it has a highly detailed...  more »

See more on TripAdvisor »

Google

• By Eden Rogel

  A world class museum with a beautiful permanent collection along with innovative and thought provoking exhibitions. I leave the museum not only in awe of the artwork, but fascinated by the knowledge I gain each visit. Would definitely recommend visiting.

  more less
• By David Coushila

  If it wasn't the rainy day everything would have been just perfect. A lot of to see and take in. Very friendly and helpful staff, museum is one of the greatest in world.

  more less

See more on Google »

Places to stay near The Israel Museum

Plan your trip to Jerusalem

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Book it

  Choose from the best hotels
  and activities. Up to 50% off

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.