Yad Vashem

View from Yad Vashem

Yad Vashem Memorial Hall

Shrine of the Book at Israel Museum

3.2.1 around town
3.2.2 museums
3.2.3 active
3.2.4 culture
3.2.5 shopping
3.2.6 nightlife
3.2.7 eat
3.2.8 sleep

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Banner - Flickr user dlisbona
1&2 - Flickr user Gaspa
3 - Flickr user yanec
4 - Flickr user LollyKnit

3.2.2 Jerusalem Museums

Out of Jerusalem's many Museums, three stand out as places you must visit in the city.

Yad Vashem is the world's largest Holocaust memorial. Visited by foreign leaders when they visit Israel, the Yad Vashem complex is located amongst stunning forest in hills overlooking Jerusalem. The main museum tells the chilling story of the Holocaust as much through its eery architecture as its fascinating displays. You could spend as little as two hours here, or as long as a whole day in the museum and complex. Tours are available but we think the best way to experience this museum is at your own pace. Entry is free.

The Israel Museum is a national collection of art and ancient artifacts. Whilst the museum is currently being refurbished, one of the key exhibits, the Dead Sea Scrolls, housed in the magnificent Shrine of the Book, amongst the museums's grounds, as well as many other fascinating exhibitions are still open.

The Tower of David Museum is located in the restored ancient Citadel of the Old City (near the Jaffa Gate) and tells the fascinating (and long!) history of Jerusalem in varied and interesting ways.