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Levantine Gallery
208 reviews
#1 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"... have bought a bronze and a couple of original paintings, and the picture of Jerusalem, which I fell in love with at first sight, will always be a wonderful reminder of the time we’ve spent in this
amazing city
."
"Wonderful service there and enjoyed seeing all the beautiful art peices in her collection.Located in a gorgeous part of the
Old City
and thoroughly enjoyed looking round the gallery,lovely and kind lady."
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Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
8,802 reviews
#2 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"The 45-acre complex contains Holocaust History
Museum
, Children’s Memorial, Hall of Remembrance,
Museum
of Holocaust Art—and a sobering artifact: a red cattle train car used to transport Jews to Death Camps perche..."
"Set in beautiful landscaped gardens with stunning modernist
architecture
, it attempts to tell the stories of the Holocaust, to record the Holocaust, to remember the Holocaust, and to ultimately remind us of what h..."
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Israel Museum
4,921 reviews
#3 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"This
museum
is so beautifully designed with an eclectic collection of archaeological artifacts, fabulous art from all eras worldwide and exhibitions that address unqiue historical and aesthetic subjects."
"The israel museum in Jerusalem is a world class museum which specializes in three major areas:archaeology of the land of Israel, Jewish life and art, and fine
arts
, including Israeli art, and contemporary art."
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Temple Mount Sifting Project- HaMasu'ot Lookout
169 reviews
#4 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"We all felt like we were part of the history of the
Temple Mount
while learning so much Thank you for a wonderful time at this new location."
"To my mind, this is an unparalleled
treasure hunt
, where every pail of dirt can yield a direct connection to the First or Second Temples in Jerusalem."
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The Menachem Begin Heritage Center Museum
253 reviews
#5 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"this
museum
chronicles the life of Menachem Begin and is arranged in a very interesting way detailing the history of his life as well as the history of Israel which are so intertwined."
"The museum does a fabulous job of providing the history of Menachim Begin, from Europe, to pre-state Israel, to his many years of service in
government
, from leading the opposition , to leading Israel."
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Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
2,203 reviews
#6 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"Great fascinating
museum
Very organized and helpful We did the light show with several age grandchildren All of us adults and children enjoyed it immensely!! Wonderful experience"
"The building itself and the ruins in the courtyard are interesting themselves, and the creatively mounted
exhibits
provide a balanced overview of the history of the city, but the highlights are the unparalleled vi..."
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Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem
305 reviews
#7 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"Seeing this unique exhibit at the Bible Lands
Museum
proved to us that our past belongs to everyone and we are so fortunate that the Bible Lands
Museum
enabled us to view these amazing pieces of our ancient heritage."
"Anyone could go through the museum using the audio and love this extraordinary collection of artifacts giving one understanding of the comprehensive
history
of the land of Israel..the land of the bible."
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Hebrew Music Museum
214 reviews
#8 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"The Museum has
on display
collections of original ancient instruments and proposes a fascinating tour that incorporates unique interactive content using hi-tech."
"These unique
musical
artifacts matched with gorgeously themed rooms designed to reflect each culture while a virtual tour gave a history on music in the ancient temple."
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The Friends of Zion Museum
306 reviews
#9 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"A very, very special and exciting place, a must-see for every tourist in Jerusalem, a completely different
museum
that presents an extraordinary and extraordinary experience of important and unique persons in the..."
"I must say that this is one of the best museums I have visited as it used videos, 3D technology hologram-like presentations to narrate and show the
stories
of different people who have helped Israel throughout the..."
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Ammunition Hill Memorial and Museum (Givat Ha-Tachmoshet)
204 reviews
#10 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"The reunification of the holy city of Jerusalem during the 1967 Six Day War will always be a landmark in the thirty-six-century
history
of the Jewish people."
"The
Museum
tour is with a guide and headphones to hear the guide and additional sounds and movies on display Also nice outdoor grounds - showing the original trenches used during the battle and models of a tank an..."
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L. A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art
97 reviews
#11 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"The museum hosts an amazing collection of ceramics, glassware,
jewelry
and artwork arranged by the different eras of Islamic culture and expression, which serves to add context to the Middle East and to Islam gene..."
"... 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."
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Bassam Barakat Antiquities
50 reviews
#12 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"Visited their
shop
today and picked up some great authentic antiques Great service and knowledgeable about what they are selling Definitely the number 1 antique
shop
to visit in Israel"
"... years and i buy from Bassam Barakat Antiquities (fourth generation family in the same service) ancient and Biblical items from different periods of the Holy Land history which range from the
bronze age
to today."
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Shrine of the Book
94 reviews
#13 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"As part of your visit to the
Israel Museum
, this to me was definitely the best part, my favorite, and definitely a Must See! Loved the dramatic effect that this exhibit, so well planned out and well thought portrays."
"We toured Israel with a large international corporation and they do several tours a week - and only visit this and the outdoor model of ancient Jerusalem at the Israel
Museum
, so you know that it's a highlight at..."
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Notre Dame de Sion Ecce Homo Convent
89 reviews
#14 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
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Bloomfield Science Museum
107 reviews
#15 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"They are knowledgeable of the
museum
, and of science, great with kids, and generally lovely people."
"We spent more than three hours there and although he was a bit young for some of the
exhibits
there were so many others to keep him thrilled."
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Terra Sancta Museum - Via Dolorosa
43 reviews
#16 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"This is a great
museum
at the start of the Via Dolorosa as it is situated at the First Station of the Cross; the Monastery of the Flagellation, which is associated with the Antonia Tower and Pontius Pilate's resid..."
"The museum, is open in part, the multimedia section presents a very exciting immersive installation that traces the entire
history
of the city."
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U. Nahon Museum of Italian Jewish Art
62 reviews
#17 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"including antique tapestries, ritual silver, illuminated manuscripts and the painted interior walls of a Succor In addition to the museum the building contains a lovely reconstructed Italian
synagogue
which is cur..."
"At the heart of Jerusalem, between busy streets, is this wonderful small
museum
, which also houses an active synagogue of the Italian Jewish congregation in Jerusalem."
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Herzl Museum
70 reviews
#18 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"The
museum
itself is an audio visual experience...You can sit in a room with air conditioning, relax and listen to the entertaining movie (dubbed in different languages catered to each group) and warm tour guide."
"Israel has some really excellent modern
museums
, and this is certainly one of them!"
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Rockefeller Archeological Museum
119 reviews
#19 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"But the best part is Harrison's courtyard, built around a
fountain
and pools of water, fragrant with lavender, with wonderful Armenian tiles reminiscent of Granada, but surrounded by carved Roman remains."
"the museum is beautiful and filled with incredible artifacts (of course the best is the Jericho
Palace
remains..!) the location is easy to reach and the building itself is also nice and the courtyard a pleasant re..."
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Vic's Armenian Art Studio
28 reviews
#20 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
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Herodian Quarter/Wohl Archaeological Museum
39 reviews
#21 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
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ALIT Jewelry
17 reviews
#22 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"A must go-to
shop
in Jerusalem, you will enjoy everything about it - the jewelry and the atmosphere."
"I purchased a silver necklace with matching silver earrings that were an original design since the owner of the company is an
amazing artist
."
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Hershele Gallery
17 reviews
#23 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"This gallery is absolutely incredible!! Full of beautiful jewelry, modern
art
, gorgeous candlesticks, challah boards... you name it, Zvi has it!"
"All of the items in the shop are gorgeous and displayed in a way that makes you feel like you are in an
art
gallery…but happily, everything is for sale!!!"
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Ticho House
32 reviews
#24 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"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."
"On the ground level one finds a
museum
depicting the life of Anna and her husband, Dr. Ticho."
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Burnt House
67 reviews
#25 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"This little museum shows how was the house of the high priest in the year 70 AD when the
Temple
was destroyed and it shows a very interesting and well done video that takes back on time and shows you the internal..."
"There were a few artifacts from the house that were found in the
ruins
."
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Old Yishuv Court Museum
26 reviews
#26 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"It tells the story of Jewish families living in the
Old City
for hundreds of years and of the integration of Sephardi and Ashkenazi Jews from the 19th Century onwards, as well as the expulsion of Jews by the Jorda..."
"It has tons of period artifacts, state of the art
museum
AV exhibits and is smack in the middle of the Jewish quarter of the old city of Jerusalem."
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Museum of the Underground Prisoners
34 reviews
#27 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"a self-guided tour shows you the long and interesting and often sad
history
of this building."
"It's a small
museum
but very authentic and very interesting."
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Museum on the Seam
49 reviews
#28 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
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The Temple Institute's Holy Temple Visitors Center
51 reviews
#29 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
"Took the guided tour of the
museum
.It was great.Educational, interesting.Th tour guide was knowledgeable,polite and patient.She was able to answer all questions with ease.The
museum
was easy to get to."
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Jerusalem Fifth Quarter
50 reviews
#30 of 84 Museums in Jerusalem
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Which experiences are best for museums in Jerusalem?
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Israel, Jordan & Egypt (15 days Tour)
Private 2-Hour Tour of the Holocaust History Museum
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What are the best places for museums in Jerusalem?
These places are best for museums in Jerusalem:
Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Israel Museum
Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
The Friends of Zion Museum
Hebrew Music Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Jerusalem for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly museums in Jerusalem:
Israel Museum
Hebrew Music Museum
Bloomfield Science Museum
Terra Sancta Museum - Via Dolorosa
I Am Jerusalem
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Which places provide the best museums in Jerusalem for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking museums in Jerusalem:
Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Levantine Gallery
ALIT Jewelry
Israel Museum
The Menachem Begin Heritage Center Museum
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Which places provide the best museums in Jerusalem for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking museums in Jerusalem:
Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Israel Museum
Temple Mount Sifting Project- HaMasu'ot Lookout
The Menachem Begin Heritage Center Museum
Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem
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Which places provide the best museums in Jerusalem for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly museums in Jerusalem:
Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Levantine Gallery
Israel Museum
Temple Mount Sifting Project- HaMasu'ot Lookout
The Menachem Begin Heritage Center Museum
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