The Israel Museum | Visitor Information

We invite you to enjoy an exciting program of exhibitions, family activities, and special events in the Shrine of the Book, the Model of Second Temple Jerusalem, the Weisbord Exhibition Pavilion, and the Ruth Youth Wing, and to experience the beauty of the Billy Rose Sculpture Garden. The Museum has recently begun a major campus renewal program and, while work is underway, our permanent collection galleries are not open to the public. These are exciting times in our Museum, and we wish you an enjoyable visit, and we thank you for your continuing participation and support.

Museum Services

Guided tours:

The Israel Museum's volunteer guides conduct tours in English, Hebrew, French, and Spanish (free with admission to museum).
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Guided Group Tours and Group Visits:
For information call (02) 670 8884.

Audioguides:

Audioguides are available in the Entrance Pavilion and are included in the Museum entrance fee.

Access for the Disabled:

Much of the Israel Museum is wheelchair-accessible, and an ongoing renovation program continues to improve access for the disabled.

Refreshments:

Light meals and snacks are available to visitors at the following locations:

Museum Cafe at the Entrance Pavilion.
Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sun, Sat - closed

Both the Museum Shop and the Cafe in the Entrance Pavilion are accessible from the street and do not require entrance fee to the Museum.

Shops

The Entrance Pavillion Shop carries a broad range of gifts, posters, paper products, museum catalogs, jewelry, Judaica and replicas based on the Museum collections.

The Entrance Shop is open:

Sun, Mon, Wed	10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Tues, Thurs	10.00 am - 9.00 pm
Fri	10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Closed Sat

Please note that all Museum eating facilities and Museum Shops are closed on Saturday

Visit the Israel Museum Shop on-line

Lost and Found:

Call Security Dept. Tel. 6708839 (from 8 am to 3 pm).