The new Hebrew Music Museum is located in Kikar Hamusica, “music square” and is a real gem. The museum displays musical instruments from across the world and allows visitors to enjoy hearing their sounds and learning about the instruments history.
Saba Levy will “virtually” take you around the museum and introduce you to the different musical culture behind Jewish Music.
Visitors have a choice of a guided tour or a self guided tour with a tablet. The museum is absolutely beautiful. Each room is decorated according to the style of the culture it represents.
A highlight of the museum, especially for kids is the Virtual Reality that takes you into the Temple (Beit Hamikdash) to hear the sounds of the Leviim and their music.
Tour Options
- Tour with a personal Guide – Fascinating, personalized tour including deep explanations, story-telling and live musical demonstrations.
- Independent Tour with Tablet – A tour using audio-visual technology, in accordance with your points of interest and allocation of time with the animated guide “Grandpa Levi”. Note: Tablets are only available to children over the age of ten
- Virtual Reality of the Temple Service
Reservations are required in advance for guided tours which can be given in English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish and French.
Host a Party in Kikar Hamusica
The outdoor square next to the museum known as Kikar Musica has a stage and seating in the courtyard. Choose from one of 6 different restaurants, Picollino, Kinor BaKikar, Gourmadise, Blue Hall, Andalucia and Nachman.
