From art museums to history museums and much more, museums in Jerusalem are noteworthy and many are must-visit destinations in the city. Additionally, many museums in Jerusalem host special events, lectures, workshops and exhibitions, many of which are child-friendly and welcome the whole family. From the Israel Museum to Yad Vashem, the City of David and Bloomfield Science Museum, there is something for everyone and endless options for learning, understanding and gaining awareness by visiting the many museums in Jerusalem. Here are some of the museums in Jerusalem worth visiting.
Museums in Jerusalem
Museums in Jerusalem
Things To Do On A Rainy Day in Jerusalem
Winter in Israel tends to be temperate and comfortable, with the rainy season starting in the middle of October and lasting until March. While most of the winter in Israel is mild, the weather in Jerusalem can be much cooler. In fact, in the winter Jerusalem even gets a day or two of snow! On... Read More
New archeology wing at Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem, Israel. June 27, 2018
The Terra Sancta Museum in Jerusalem opens a new archeology wing this June 2018. The Terra Sancta Museum is one of the most relevant museums for Christian history in the old city of Jerusalem, located at the Monastery of the Flagellation, a fascinating testament of Medieval Jerusalem, on the famous Via Dolorosa. The new wing hosts an interactive display... Read More
Ticho House
Ticho House is one of the first houses built in Jerusalem in the second half of t he 19th century which was purchased by the ophthalmologist, Dr. Avraham Albert Ticho and his wife, Anna. Today, the house serves as a museum dedicated to the works of Anna, whose sketches are iconic, as well as other exhibitions, a library of books about Jerusalem, art and literature, and a popular restaurant. Read More
Israel Museum, Jerusalem
The Israel Museum, Jerusalem is Israel's National Museum. Founded in 1956, the Israel Museum, Jerusalem was extensively extended and refurbished reopening in 2010. The focus of the museum is on the art, Judaica and ancient artifacts of the Land of Israel and beyond, with the museum holding some 500,000 artefacts, with 7,000 on active display. Read More
Ramparts Walk
The Ramparts Walk in the Old City of Jerusalem is a gem hidden from locals and tourists alike. Hard to find, the Ramparts Walk is one of the most rewarding activities in terms of history, beauty and a greater sense of the Old City as a whole. Reasonably priced, the Ramparts Walk makes a great trip combined with the other activities and sites found in and around the Old City. Read MoreJerusalem Biblical Zoo
A family destination and Israel's biggest tourist attraction, the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo covers over 62 acres of stunning terrain in the south of Jerusalem. The park centers on a vast man-made lake complete with waterfalls and side pools, surrounded by spacious lawns and shaded beauty spots. The park includes a wildlife savannah with free-roaming animals and a visitor's train that provides transportation throughout the park with several stations along the route. Read More
Jerusalem Bird Observatory
The Jerusalem Bird Observatory lies in the heart of Jerusalem, just below the Knesset, the Parliament building. The observatory first opened about twenty years ago, and in January 2010, a visitor center, Israel's first living building, also opened at the site to enhance the visitor experience and the wonder of this spot of nature where birds and birdwatchers can gather. The site also hosts a research center as well as the observatory and visitor center, and is a great place to visit among the hustle and bustle of modern Jerusalem. Read More
Tower of David Museum
The Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem is located in the restored ancient Citadel of the Old City near the Jaffa Gate, the historic main entrance to the city. The museum tells the long and fascinating history of Jerusalem starting from the second millennium BCE and ending with the modern city you see today. The museum's facade, The Citadel is itself, a fascinating archaeological site, and provides some of the best 360-degree views across the Old City and Modern City available, and comes to life at night with the Tower of David Night Spectacular. Read More
