Fun In Jerusalem

Tower of David: Museum Of The History Of Jerusalem

Night Spectacular Light Show at the Tower of David

Jaffa gate at the Entrance to the Old City 02-6265333

The Tower of David Museum of the History of Jerusalem is located in the medieval citadel known as the Tower of David, near the JaffaGate, the historic entrance to the Old City. The Museum presents Jerusalem’s story. It details the major events in its history beginning with the first evidence of a city in Jerusalem in the second millennium BCE, until the city became the capital of the State of Israel, as well as its significance to three religions.

Children love to walk around the Citadel and the fortress and hear the stories of Jerusalem’s history; envisioning the old moat, draw bridge and tower. They can see a 360 degree view of Jerusalem when they climb the tower. The Museum has special children’s activities including treasure hunts and exhibitions. The Museum also hosts the Night Spectacular sound and light show each evening.

Opening Hours
September – June:
Sunday to Thursday 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday: closed (open for group visits w/ Reservation)
Saturday, holiday eves, holidays 10:00am-2:00pm

July – August
Sunday to Thursday, Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm 
Friday: 10:00am-2:00pm

Ticket Prices:

Museum Entrance

Adult 30 NIS 
Senior 15 NIS 
Student 20 NIS 
Child (3 to 18) 15 NIS 
Soldier/ Disabled 15 NIS 

The Night Spectacular
Adult 50 NIS 
Senior 40 NIS 
Student 40 NIS 
Child (3 to 18) 40 NIS 
Soldier/ Disabled 25 NIS

Museum Admission + Night Spectacular
Adult 65 NIS
Senior 55 NIS
Student 55 NIS
Child (3 to 18) 55 NIS
Soldier/ Disabled 40 NIS

Guided Tours:

Hebrew: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30
(in July and August also on Fridays at 10:30)

English: Sundays to Thursdays at 11:00
(in July and August also on Fridays at 11:00)

French: Tuesdays at 11:00

Tours are included in admission fee.
Tours are not available on holidays and holiday eves.

Group Reservations
By telephone +972-2-6265327 bracha@tower.org.il
Guided tour reservations: by telephone +972-2-6265347 educ@tower.org.il

Special Exhibitions:

Caricature Exhibit:

Some sixty caricature artists present works in “Jerusalem in Caricatures” including Michel Kichka, Shmulik Katz, Zev Englermeir, Yirmi Pinkus, Amos Ellenbogen. Topical issues and old community concerns both find expression in this exhibition. The caricatures are satirical portraits of the many faces of Jerusalem, with all its problems, complexity and charm. Tours of the exhibit are available. Check with the museum for hours. The exhibit will continue until the end of October 2009.

Sound and Light Show at the Citadel

The walls of the Citadel serve as a stage for a nightime show which is a celebration of sight and sound. Amidst the archaeological remains in the Citadel’s courtyard and to the sound of original music, the story of Jerusalem unfolds through giant breathtaking, virtual reality images. Appropriate for ages 8+
Show run time: 45 minutes

Show Hours on 2009: Call to confirm 02-626-5333
July: Mon, Tue 8:30pm, 10:00pm Wed, Thu except July 29th 8:30pm, 10:00pm, 11:00pm Sat 9:00pm, 10:00pm
August: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat 8:00pm, 9:00pm
September: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat 8:00pm, 9:00pm
October: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat 7:00pm, 8:00pm

How To Get To The Tower of David

By Car

Carta carpark at the foot of the Jaffa Gate or Alrov Mamilla Avenue carpark – paid parking. You can also park in the Mamilla Mall parking for 3 hours free and walk through the mall to get to Jaffa Gate. Make sure to stop and buy something on the way.

By Bus

Line 20 from the central bus station, line 60 from Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center).