The Shrine of the Book Complex
The Shrine of the Book Complex offers a journey through time, tracing the evolution of the Book of Books. From the oldest extant biblical manuscripts, through the remarkable story of the Aleppo Codex, ending with the Model of Jerusalem in the Second Temple Period.
The Jerusalem Model
The Jerusalem Model recreates the city at the height of its glory, with the Temple Mount in its center and the Second Temple still standing. The city is portrayed as it was on the eve of the great Jewish revolt against the Romans, in 66 CE.
Archaeology of the Land of Israel
The exhibition galleries of the Archaeology Wing serve as a primary showcase to the rich and fascinating local archaeological heritage, taking the visitor on a journey of ancient Israel; the birthplace of the Bible, and the cradle of the three monotheistic religions.
Rockefeller Archaeological Museum
The Rockefeller Archaeological Museum, situated in a magnificent white limestone edifice in East Jerusalem, houses the extraordinary collection of antiquities unearthed in excavations conducted in the country mainly during the time of the British Mandate (1919-1948).
Israeli Art
The Israeli Art galleries present the works of artists from the beginning of the 20th century until today, and art’s complex response to Israel's loaded reality.
European Art and Period Rooms
The collection of the Israel Museum’s Department of European Art spans the period from the 15th to the late 19th century, representing several of the nations of Europe. Alongside artworks of the period, three period rooms of 18th century social elite.
Contemporary Art
Displaying the works of avant-garde artists in Jerusalem - an ancient city rich in history, cultures, and religions - in the context of an encyclopedic museum with a great diversity of collections, represents a unique phenomenon.
Prints and Drawings
Since its founding in 1973, the Department of Design and Architecture has been at the forefront of introducing the field of design into Israeli culture.
Photography
In the spirit of this ongoing commitment, a decision was made in the 1970s to establish an independent photography department— a pioneering act at a time when very few art museums in the world had that vision.
Modern Art
The highlights of the Israel Museum’s collection of 19th century and modern art resonate with the great changes of the epoch – cultural and ideological, scientific and technological.
Africa and Oceania
The Africa and Oceania gallery displays the flourishing visual art and material culture in Africa and the Pacific. In these traditional cultures art was an integral part of daily life, religious belief and ritual.
Design and Architecture
Since its founding in 1973, the Department of Design and Architecture has been at the forefront of introducing the field of design into Israeli culture.
Art of the Americas
The Americas display includes sections on North America, Mesoamerica, South America, and the Caribbean, featuring artworks from 2000 BCE to the 20th century.
Ticho House
Situated in the Jerusalem city center, the serene Ticho House is a perfect place to experience the atmosphere of old Jerusalem while taking in the art of Israel's beloved painter, Anna Ticho (1894 -1980) and of contemporary art exhibitions
Art Garden
One of the attractions of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem is the Billy Rose Art Garden, designed by the Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi.
