
Museums in Tel Aviv
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”.
Old Jaffa Visitors Center
Opened in late 2011, the new Old Jaffa Visitors Center provides those exploring Jaffa, the ancient port out of modern Tel Aviv has developed, and one of the oldest port cities in the world, with a new way to experience the story of this 4,000 year old city. The visitors center presents the long tumultuous history of Jaffa using multimedia, artifacts, and a virtual walking route through the ruins. It all sets the scene ready for visitors to venture out into the amazingly restored city and explore for themselves. Read More
Tel Aviv Museum of Art
The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is Israel's largest art museum, with a large collection of permanent exhibits as well as temporary exhibits. In November 2011, the new 19,000sq meter Herta and Paul Amir Building opened to the public, transforming the visitor experience of the museum which originally opened in 1932, before even the state of Israel was established! The museum shows the works of both Israeli and international artists including impressionism and post-impressionism. Permanently on display include the works of Cezanne, Chagall, Dali, Monet, Henri Moore, Auguste Rodin, Archipenko, Picasso, Klimt, Kadinsky. If you want to go to just one traditional art museum when in Israel, make it this one! Read More
Design Museum Holon
Holon a city just south of Tel Aviv is perhaps the last place you would expect to find a leading international design museum, but Design Museum Holon is just that, an architectural masterpiece in the center of this city, it is a state of the art museum dedicated to everything design, using the latest in multimedia and interactivity to give guests an amazing experience. Opened in 2010, the Design Museum Holon has regularly changing exhibitions relating to contemporary design from Israel and around the world. Read More
