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What to do and see in Jerusalem, Jerusalem District: The Best Art Museums
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,922 reviews
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
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
3. L. A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
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
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4.5 based on 64 reviews
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!
5. Eden Fine Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
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
7. Altogether 8 - Museum Art Gallery
8. Ticho House
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
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
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4.0 based on 49 reviews
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
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4.0 based on 51 reviews
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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