Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Jewish People, presents a fascinating narrative of what it has meant to be Jewish throughout history through a variety of means -  exhibits, murals, audio visual displays,reconstructions, documentary films and interactive multimedia. It is a must-see for Jews and non-Jews alike during any visit to Israel.

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A visit to Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Jewish People, will take you on a journey of the story of the Jewish People through the ages, transversing history and geography. This narrative is told through diverse media combining exhibits, murals, audio visual displays, reconstructions, documentary films and interactive multimedia which weave together to present the viewer with answers to the question of what being a Jew has meant throughout history, and what being a Jew means today.

The Core Exhibition journeys is divided into sections, under the headings of the Jewish Family, Jewish Communities, the Jewish Faith, Culture, "Among the Nations" and "Return to Zion".

There are also temporary exhibitions that are changed every few months, and the Museum has recently hosted exhibitions entitled "Visas for Freedom - Spanish Diplomats and the Holocaust", "With this Ring - Wedding Ceremonies in Contemporary Art" and "Light and Shadows - The Story of Iran and the Jews".

The Museum also houses one of the world's most comprehensive digital archive on Jewish issues - including: photography, genealogy, films, Jewish music, history of communities, the meaning of Jewish family names, personalities, and Jewish peoplehood terms. It is open for public searching at the Museum's computer center.

Cancellation Policy

If you wish to change the date of your tickets, please notify us (info@thingstodoisrael.com) at least 48 hours prior to the ticket date, and no fee will be charged.

If you wish to cancel your tickets, please notify us (info@thingstodoisrael.com) at least 48 hours prior to the ticket date, and only a handling charge of USD 5 per booking (regardless of the number of participants) will be charged.

Notification of less than 48 hours will incur a cancellation fee of 100%, as will a "no-show" on the day.

Please note that charges for the tour will appear under "Israel ITicketing" on your credit card statement.

Departs

Daily

Unavailable Dates

Saturdays and Jewish Holidays

Pickup/Departure

Beit Hatfutsot is located on the campus of Tel Aviv University, Klausner Street in Ramat Aviv, North Tel Aviv. Entrance is through Matatia Gate 2.

Opening Hours:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. -1 p.m.

The Museum is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.

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