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Best Museums in Jerusalem

Jerusalem is home to 2 world-class museums. From ancient collections to contemporary art, here is your complete guide with opening hours, prices, and directions.

Israel Museum in Jerusalem

Israel Museum

Israel's national museum — home to the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book, and the world's most comprehensive collection of biblical and Holy Land archaeology spanning 10,000 years.

Admission
ILS 54 standard adult admission (approx. €14)
Founded
1965
Yad Vashem in Jerusalem Free Entry

Yad Vashem

The World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem — one of the most visited and profoundly affecting museum experiences in the world, free to enter.

Admission
Free admission; advance online registration required during peak periods
Founded
1953

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