Jerusalem Attractions
Dome of the Jerusalem Museum © hoyasmeg
The Israel Museum
The Israel Museum has achieved world-class status with its
remarkable collections spanning prehistoric archaeology to
contemporary art. These include displays of archaeology from the
Holy Land, a comprehensive compilation of Judaica and ethnology of
Jewish people, and a fine art collection encompassing the Old
Masters to renowned contemporary works. Perhaps the most famous
exhibit are the Dead Sea Scrolls, they date from the 3rd century BC
to the 1st century AD, and were unearthed in 1947. Numerous
temporary exhibitions, publications and educational activities form
part of the museum's cultural programme and over 950,000 visitors
are drawn to this vast complex each year. Another great attraction
of the Museum is its Art Garden that was designed by the
Japanese-American sculptor, Isamu Noguchi. It is a fusion of Zen
landscaping incorporating the natural vegetation of the area such
as rosemary bushes, olive and fig trees. Displayed within this
picturesque setting are the famous sculptures of Rodin, Bourdelle,
Maillol, David Smith, Henry Moore, Richard Serra, Sol LeWitt and
James Turrell.
Address: Ruppin Boulevard, near Parliament;
E-mail: info@imj.org.il;
Website: www.imj.org.il;
Telephone: (02) 670 8811;
Transport: Buses 9, 17, 24/24a, and 99;
Opening time: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursdays, Saturday and holidays 10am to 5pm; Tuesday 4pm to 9pm (August 10am to 9pm); Friday, and Passover 10am to 2pm;
Admission: Adults NIS36, Students NIS26, Children (age 5 to 17) NIS18 Concessions are available. Price of ticket includes audio guide. Volunteer guides conduct tours in English, Hebrew, French and Spanish (free with admission to museum)
