A Voice from the Desert
The Great Isaiah Scroll
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February 24 2026 - August 31 2026
Curator: Hagit Maoz
Assistant Curator: Omrit Cohen
Scientific Director: Prof. Marcello Fidanzio-
Bella and Harry Wexner Gallery
Preregistration is required in order to enter the gallery where the Isaiah Scroll is on display
Please note: reserving a time to see the scroll is included in museum admission, and is done after purchasing an entrance ticket online.
- Because of preservation requirements, entry to the display room will be permitted only at the time you selected and limited to 10 minutes.
- Visiting other parts of the exhibition is not limited in time
- It is recommended to arrive at the exhibition fifteen minutes before the reserved time
- You can also reserve a visit at the museum box office, depending on availability
On the weekends of May 15-16, May 29-30, and on Monday, May 18, reservations will be possible only at the museum box office, based on availability
To reserve a visit, click here >
In celebration of the Israel Museum’s 60th anniversary, the Great Isaiah Scroll, spanning 717 cm, will be showcased in its entirety for the first time since 1968.
Housed in the Shrine of the Book, this magnificent Dead Sea Scroll is the oldest known manuscript of a complete biblical book. Because of conservation considerations, only a small part of this exceptional scroll is typically on display.
The exhibition provides a new perspective on the scroll as an archaeological object, with a focus on its materiality and content, offering visitors a rare opportunity to explore the rich history of this precious artifact.
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