Museums in Israel

The Bank of Israel Visitors Center has on display different currencies from the pre-coin periods, the invention of the first coins in the 600’s BCE, and up to the present …

The Agnon House is a National Heritage Site, dedicated to the work of the writer S.Y. Agnon. Agnon was Israel’s first Nobel laureate and is one of the most celebrated …

The Herzl Museum gives visitors insight into the life and activities of Theodor Herzl, the founder of the modern Zionist movement. It was opened in honor of 100 years since …

The Begin Museum tells the life story of 6th Prime Minister of Israel Menachem Begin. The exhibits explore Begin’s childhood in Poland, his years as the commander of the Irgun, …

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, …