What to do and see in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District: The Best Art Museums

March 6, 2022 Vivienne Hutton

Religious pilgrims have been traveling to Jerusalem for centuries, yet you don’t have to share their zeal in order to appreciate this city’s profound cultural and historical significance. Plan on seeing the major sights, but also leave plenty of time to walk through the streets and simply immerse yourself in the daily life of such an ancient and revered place.
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1. Israel Museum

11 Derekh Ruppin, Jerusalem 9543500 Israel +972 2-670-8811 [email protected] http://www.imj.org.il/
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5.0 based on 4,922 reviews

Israel Museum

Comprising nearly 50,000 square meters and a six-acre sculpture garden, this complex features an impressive variety of collections from prehistoric archaeology to contemporary art.The children's wing is the most interactive section of this sprawling museum. There are special activities for kids during Jewish holidays and school vacations.

Reviewed By Archaeobuff - Sydney, Australia

Many highlights - the design of the Dead Sea scrolls building - the Shrine of the Book, the chronological order and clear presentation of the artefacts in the rest of the museum and the wonderful massive recreation of the old city of Jerusalem in 66 AD, the Second Temple Period, before the Romans destroyed the City and the Temple. Seek out the Pontius Pilate stone from Caesarea and the Jerusalem Prism from the time of Sennacharib, King of Assyria. Great gift shop and all the facilities.

2. Palestinian Folklore Museum

Abu Obeida St East Jerusalem, Jerusalem Israel http://dta-museum.org
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Palestinian Folklore Museum

3. L. A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art

2 Ha-Palmakh, Jerusalem 9254202 Israel +972 2-566-1291 [email protected] http://www.islamicart.co.il/
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

L. A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art

This museum features nine galleries that focus on the beliefs and art of the Islamic civilization.

Reviewed By nabilo294 - Palestinian Territories, null

Incredibly rich art and installations. Highly recommend going in the hours of the morning and in the early afternoon sun grabbing an ice cream around the corner at Mousseline! Wonderful art and it highlights the complexities of a multi-cultural rich Islamic history in Palestine.

4. U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art

25 Hillel, Jerusalem 9458125 Israel +972 2-624-1610 [email protected] http://ijamuseum.org/he
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art

Dedicated to preserving and displaying objects related to Jewish life in Italy from the Middle Ages to present day, this museum features a rich collection including doors of a Torah Ark, a 15th-century stone tablet and brass and silver Hannukkiot (Hannukkah lamps).

Reviewed By 831davidmk

Beautiful and educational pieces from the Jewish Communities in Italy. Professional and fun curator. Overall great experience!

Rehov David HaMelech 2, Jerusalem 94101 Israel +972 52-702-1435 [email protected] http://www.eden-gallery.com/
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Eden Fine Art Gallery

Eden Fine Art, a major International Art Gallery initiated and owned by Cathia Klimovsky, has accomplished much since its inception in 1997. Eden’s exposure has expanded multi-continentally through the launch of International galleries in the world’s most prime locations and high-profile partnership developments. Eden Fine Art successfully operates two flagship galleries in the heart of NYC, One, located on the corner of Madison Avenue and 50th St., is a thriving 10,000 square ft. bi-level gallery and the second, in the heart of SoHo on the corner of Broome St. and Green St., is a 25,000 square ft., four-floor gallery. Among other International spaces, Eden Fine Art also operates a 12,000 square ft. gallery in Mayfair, London, and a boutique gallery in Nammos Village, Mykonos. Eden Fine Art Gallery promotes a consistent artistic direction by curating a contemporary expression that conveys an optimistic and colorful view of life.

6. Museum of Psalms

56 Chabad Street The old city, Jerusalem 9422609 Israel +972 2-623-0025 http://www.themuseumofpsalms.com
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Museum of Psalms

11 Yoel Salomon street, Jerusalem 94633 Israel +972 2-624-7250 http://www.facebook.com/Altogether8
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Altogether 8 - Museum Art Gallery

8. Ticho House

10 Ha-Rav Agan, Jerusalem 9422505 Israel +972 2-645-3746 http://www.english.imjnet.org.il/page_1712
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Ticho House

Reviewed By 796esterz - Jerusalem, Israel

In the center of Jerusalem it is possible to find a quiet place with a great museum and a restaurant. It was the home of Anna Ticho and her husband a known eye doctor. It was good that the place was kept and not converted in the high rising buildings as many in the area. Even the garden was saved and the gallery as part of the Israel Museum has a permanent exhibition and also temporary exhibits of Israel artist. The resturant was located in a upper floor, mainly of italian food. It is also a coffee place to enjoy at all time. It is possible also to have small group celebrations in a separate room. The elevator to get to the third floor is small and not always work what is a problem for elderly people. It should be consider to fix it.

9. Museum on the Seam

4 Chel Handasa Street next to the Shivtei Israel stop at the light rail, Jerusalem Israel +972 2-628-1278 [email protected] http://mots.org.il/Eng/Index.asp
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4.0 based on 49 reviews

Museum on the Seam

Museum on the Seam is a socio-political contemporary art museum located in Jerusalem. The Museum in its unique way, presents art as a language with no boundaries in order to raise controversial social issues for public discussion. At the center of the changing exhibitions in the Museum stand the national, ethnic and economic seam lines in their local and universal contexts.

Reviewed By ErnestoAK - Montevideo, Uruguay

The Museum sits in what used to be a military surveillance point, just on the border between East and West Jerusalem. It's surrounded by the Jewish Orthodox neighbourhood of Mea Shearim and the mostly Palestinean areas across the street that used to divide the city. Thus the name is truly purposeful. The building and the views from the small holes for weaponry is worth some time. And the exhibition was carefully curated, alongside themes, in this case women and their place in modern society. A small museum in a great location to spend big time. A must every time you visit the city.

10. The Temple Institute's Holy Temple Visitors Center

40 Misgav la-Dakh, Jerusalem 9751558 Israel +972 2-626-4545 [email protected] http://www.temple.org.il
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The Temple Institute's Holy Temple Visitors Center

The Temple Institute has founded more than 30 years ago in the purpose of studying the various first and second Temple matters. Throughout the years, The Temple Institute has recreated vessles that were used at the first and second Temples and they are ready to be used in the third Temple that will be built. The Temple Institute goal, is to share and expand the knowledge we have regarding the temples. In the efforts of acheiveing this goal, The Temple Institute runs a magnificent visitors center in the Jewish Quarter at the old city of Jerusalem. It is a beautiful show and a marvel to look at. The exhibition runs tours in various languages: Hebrew, English, Ethiopian, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin (chienese), German, French and Italian. Your visit will be a once in a lifetime!

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