Israel Museum

Address: Ruppin Rd. Givat Rum, West Jerusalem, Israel
Phone: 02-670-8811
Visiting Hours: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am -5 pm; Tuesday-4 pm-10pm (Shrine of the Book 10am-10pm); Friday 10-2; Saturday & holidays 10am-4pm;

Jerusalem is not only famous for its location, geography, or historical aspects. You can visit many attractive places on your visit to Jerusalem. Israel Museum is one of the very popular museums in Jerusalem. The vast history of Jerusalem is displayed in this museum.

Famous architects Mansfeld and Gad designed the Israel Museum of art and archaeology. It was discovered in the year 1965. You can see the display of Dead Sea Scrolls, and some exhibitions on Ethnography, Culture of neighboring lands, Jewish art objects and International art.

You can see the various campuses that cover the Israel Museum. They are
  -   Model of Jerusalem in the Late Second Temple Period
  -   Art Garden
  -   Fine Art Wing
  -   Archaeological Museum
  -   Shrine of the Book
  -   Judaica and Jewish Ethnography Wing

The Israel Museum provides some facilities and services to help public needs and requirement. It feature
  -   Israel Museum Shop
  -   Library of Art and Archaeology
  -   Prints and Drawings
  -   Dada and surrealist Library
  -   Photographic Archieves

The most well known part of the Israel Museum is the Shrine of the Book, distinctive for its Onion-shaped top. Architects Kiesler and Bartos decorated the roof. The main attractions here is the Dead Sea Scrolls. Just under the dome is a showcase that contains a replic of the Great Isaiah Scrolls. The Archaeological Wing contains largest collection of objects from Israel. You can also visit a reconstructed synagogue of 17th century and German one of 18th century.

Another most outstanding part of the Israel Museum is an Archaeological Garden. You can see the classical Greco-Roman sculptures, masaics and sarcophagi.

Do not miss a chance to visit Israel Museum on your visit to Jerusalem. Go through the Jerusalem Travel Guide to get more information about the city. It can be the most memorable journey for you.