Tel Aviv is famously known for art, culture, design, and architecture, meaning the museums in Tel Aviv are some of the best in the country showcasing the thriving culture scene of the city. From art, history and design to science, museums in Tel Aviv are well-designed, inviting and the perfect way to explore the city. Tel Aviv has over twenty museums, which are perfect for visiting any time of year, especially for those looking to take a break from the sunny beaches. Many of the Tel Aviv museums are family-friendly, hosting kid-centric exhibits and events. While there are many sites and attractions to enjoy in the city, the museums of Tel Aviv are not to be missed. Here are some of the museums in Tel Aviv to visit while in the “White City”.
Museums in Tel Aviv
Museums in Tel Aviv
10 Best Museums in Tel Aviv
There are loads of museums in Tel Aviv ranging from large, national institutions such as the Tel Aviv Museum of Art and Beit Hatfutsot: The Museum of the Diaspora, to smaller, more specialist museums such as the Museum of the History of Tel Aviv-Yafo, the Bauhaus Museum, and the Reuven Rubin Museum. There are also many great museums in the towns surrounding Tel Aviv: the Design Museum in the city of Holon to the south, and the Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art in Herzliya, north of Tel Aviv. Read More
Design Guide for Tel Aviv
While we don’t have favorite cities, our design guide for Tel Aviv is our love letter to one of the cities we most adore. Once you land in Tel Aviv and take in its cinematic beauty, be sure you don’t miss the splendor of its unique skyline. You’ll see how this thriving urban center earned... Read More
The Center for Contemporary Art
The Center for Contemporary Art is Israel’s leading institution for contemporary art. The museum, a non-profit organization, puts on 4-6 big exhibitions every year by local and international artists. The artists’ work is often inspired by a theme or an idea suggested by the gallery. In addition to exhibitions, the CCA offers public programming, including... Read More
Best Art Galleries in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv is a dynamic city filled with art, culture, museums, and galleries. Tel Aviv is Israel’s cultural capital, with homegrown talent and international names showing off each month. The city is alive with busy markets, street art, glorious beaches, and delicious food. Tel Aviv is Israel’s non-stop destination with exciting things to see and... Read More
The Israel Children’s Museum, Holon
The Israeli Children’s Museum provides unique learning experiences that are one-of-a-kind in Israel. Since it opened in 2001, more than two million visitors of all ages have passed through its doors. The museum offers a variety of adventurous activities to encourage learning around emotional intelligence, tolerance, and acceptance. The museum’s fundamental purpose is to create... Read More
Democracy Pavilion opens in Tel Aviv, Israel.
The Democracy Pavilion, a new and exciting interactive exhibition in Tel Aviv, sheds light on the compelling history of the creation of the State of Israel. The Democracy Pavilion, conveniently located on Rothschild Boulevard serves to revitalize and bring new awareness to democratic values and ideals in Israel. Situated just steps from the Independence Hall,... Read More
Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv
The newly opened Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv offers a rich, multi-faceted insight and exploration into nature through a different lens. The museum showcases natural wonders and living organisms of Israel through interactive exhibits and highlights the implications of urban development, climate change and the ever-changing ecosystems found throughout the region. With... Read More
Tel Aviv Diamond Exchange – ‘Bursa’
The Tel Aviv Diamond Exchange, known locally as the ‘Bursa’, is the world’s largest diamond trading complex. The Exchange employs over 15,000 people from 1,500 companies working and trading here every day. The Tel Aviv Diamond Exchange is located in ultra-high security buildings in Ramat Gan, minutes from central Tel Aviv. These buildings contain billions of dollars... Read More
Yitzhak Rabin Center
The Yitzhak Rabin Center in Tel Aviv weaves the history of the State of Israel through the life story of one of its most devoted sons. In fact, it is the only official memorial dedicated to this monumental man. Yitzhak Rabin, born in 1922, grew up alongside the State of Israel. The museum makes it... Read More
Chelouche Gallery for Contemporary Art
Walk a few blocks down from the busy Carmel Market to Mazeh Street. Turn left onto a quiet and bright lane of Bauhaus apartments and pillared buildings in the heart of the White City that look like they were transplanted from Saint Petersburg. At number 7 you’ll come across the Twin Houses, which is home to the Chelouche Gallery for Contemporary Art. Originally built in the 1920’s by the architect Joseph Berlin, the classic, open, and polished exterior welcomes visitors just before they enter the bright and surprisingly cozy gallery interior. Read MoreEretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv
The Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv is a stunning museum spread across a beautiful campus in the Ramat Aviv district of the city, overlooking the center of Tel Aviv. The museum has an amazing array of displays relating to archaeology, judaica, ethnography, history and culture and arts and crafts, each housed in a pavilion, of which there are many spread across the museum site, centered around an archaeological site. Read More