Museo Nacional de Israel

The Israel National Museum established in 1965, is located in Jerusalem and is a national museum, as well as one of the most important museums in Asia and the Middle East. The Israel Museum is the most important building in Jerusalem's modern new city.

Architectural layout

The Israel Museum houses nearly 500,000 artifacts, displayed in the main building and two branch museums. The main building covers an area of approximately 50,000 square meters and is mainly divided into three exhibition areas: archaeology, fine arts, and Jewish art and daily life.

Archaeology Wing

The "Archaeology" exhibition area revolves around the history of Israel, reviewing the country's historical development over the past 1.5 million years from three perspectives: "The Origin of the Bible," "The Cradle of Three Religions," and "From Prehistoric Times to the Rise of the Ottoman Empire."

Art Wing

The "Fine Arts" exhibition area showcases artworks from various eras around the world, including Israeli art, European art, and Asian art, featuring approximately 75,000 photographic works, 50,000 prints and paintings, and 2,400 surrealist works.

Jewish Art and Life

The "Jewish Art and Life" section focuses on showcasing the religion and culture of Jewish communities around the world from the Middle Ages to the present day. Most of the items belonged to Jews in North Africa, Central Asia, Europe, and Israel. The section is organized around five themes: the cycle of life, Hebrew manuscripts, synagogues, Jewish holidays, and clothing and jewelry.

What artworks are in the Israel Museum?

Isaiah Scroll

The copy of the Isaiah Scroll is located in the most important central position in the "Sacred Book Shrine". It is the most precious part of the Dead Sea Scrolls, and is the longest (734 mm) and best preserved among the many Bible scrolls. It is known as the oldest Bible manuscript in the world.

Tel Dan Stele

A stele unearthed in Dan, northern Israel, records the Aramean Kingdom's victory over its neighbors, the northern Kingdom of Israel and the southern Kingdom of Judah. The stele is of great archaeological significance; it provides evidence beyond the Hebrew Bible, from neighboring countries, confirming the existence of the Davidic dynasty.

Jerusalem Holy Site Model

The Jerusalem Holy Land model, adjacent to the Israel Museum, is a 1:50 scale model of Jerusalem during the later period of the Second Temple. The model covers approximately 1,000 square meters and was created by Professor Avi-Yonah, a scholar of ancient Jerusalem.

The Thales

The Tartan Inscription, also known as the House of David Inscription, is the first ancient record outside the Bible to mention King David. Particularly noteworthy is that this stele, erected about 250 years after David's reign on a victory pillar of a king in Damascus, mentions a "king of Israel" (possibly Joram, son of Ahab) and a "king of the House of David" (possibly Ahaziah of Judah).

These precious artifacts bear witness to the power of the Persian Empire, while others tell stories of daily life. If you are interested in artifacts from a particular period, or would like to learn more about a specific museum, please subscribe to us.

Information about Israel Museums

⏰ Opening Hours:

Opening hours vary seasonally; please check the official website before your trip. Regular hours for reference:

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
• Tuesday: 16:00 - 21:00 (or 19:00, please verify)
• Friday and the eve of public holidays: 10:00 - 15:00
• Saturday and public holidays: 10:00 - 17:00
• Sunday, Monday: Some sources indicate closed; please verify on the official website.

🎫 Ticket Information:

• Adult Ticket: 54 New Shekels (approximately 105 RMB)
• Student Ticket: 39 New Shekels
• Children (5-17 years old): Free admission (Tuesdays, Saturdays, and throughout August)
• Disabled Persons and Seniors: 27 New Shekels

📍 Transportation:

• Address: Nakhman Avigad Street, Jerusalem (or Ruppin Blvd. 11)
• Bus: Take the Egged Bus (routes 9, 17, 24, or 99) to reach the destination.

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