Fun In Jerusalem

L.A. Mayer Museum for Islamic Art

2 Hapalmach Street, Katamon 02-566-1291

The Museum displays art and antique watches from the various periods of Islamic rule, from the seventh to the nineteenth centuries CE. The exhibits present the numerous styles that characterized the different dynasties, from the first Umayyad caliphs to the Ottoman period, which marks the end of the Muslim Empire. The Museum’s exhibition halls are arranged in chronological and geographical order, in accordance with the various dynasties.

The museum is known for its creative kids workshops including drawing, calligraphy, carpet making, and musical instruments during school vacations.

Opening Hours:
Sun-Fri. 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sat & Holidays 10:00am-4:00pm
 
Tickets Prices 
Adult 40 NIS
Police 30 NIS 
Student 30 NIS 
Children and teenagers 20 NIS 
Pensioner 20 NIS
Soldier 30 NIS 

Group Prices are available

How To Get To The Museum of Islamic Art…
By Car

From the city’s entrance, go straight and count 8 traffic lights (starting with the one at the entrance past the gas stations). You will pass Sacker Park and the Valley of Rehavia on your right. At the 9th traffic light, turn left on to Hapalmach Street and continue straight until the end. The Museum is at the end of Hapalmach on your left. There is a free parking lot in front of the Jerusalem Theater on Chopin.

By Bus
13 from the Central Bus Station via the city center stops on Hapalmach St.
Nos. 9, 19, 22, 31, 32 stop on Aza Road, a 10 minute walk from the Museum