Historical Museums in Israel

The Museum of Underground Prisoners is located in Jerusalem where the central prison during the British Mandate. The building was originally the “Russian Women Pilgrims Hostel,” built in the 1860’s …

The Roman Plaza Museum is located on the remains of the Roman plaza at the entrance of Aelia Capitolina. Today, this gate stands under the Damascus Gate when entering Old …

The Isaak Kaplan Old Yishuv Court Museum tells the story of the inhabitants of the Old Yishuv, displayed through their original belongings, objects, and tools. It also tells of the …

Jewish Quarter Defender’s Memorial features rare images which capture the last days before the fall of the Jewish Quarter. Photographer John Phillips, a photographer from Life Magazine, arrived in the …

The Plugat HaKotel Museum tells the seldom mentioned story of the Western Wall Platoon, a group of 24 young men and women who risked their lives to keep a Jewish …

The Jerusalem Archaeological Park and Davidson Center are located in the Jewish Quarter in the Old City. The park contains artifacts from different periods: the First and Second Temple periods, …

Tower of David is the ancient citadel of Jerusalem near Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem. The Tower of David Museum is located within the citadel and explores …

The Burnt House Museum, also known as Katros House, is a museum presenting an excavated house from the Second Temple period. The house is located six metres below current street …

The Herodian Quarter, also called the The Wohl Museum of Archaeology, is archaeological remains of the ancient Upper City. While it the Upper City once spanned both the Jewish and …