Bible Lands Museum
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Bible Lands Museum: A Journey Through Humanity's History
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem features an extensive collection that narrates the story of human civilization from the Ancient Near East.
Founded by Dr. Elie Borowski, a Polish-born scholar, the museum opened to promote understanding and appreciation of biblical history and Ancient Near Eastern culture. Key artifacts include relics from civilizations like Sumer, Babylon, Egypt, and Rome that shaped Western culture. The museum's architecture is contemporary, while the galleries arrange artifacts chronologically and geographically.
Unforgettable Highlights
- 🗿 Egyptian Collection: Notable for richly decorated sarcophagi and jewelry.
- 📜 Cuneiform Unlocking: A vessel with engraved lettering instrumental in deciphering ancient scripts.
- 🔮 Magical Books: Babylonian texts crafted to capture demons, written in a unique spiral pattern.
Visitors can enjoy free guided tours, making it accessible for tourists, families, and history enthusiasts alike.
Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Bible Lands Museum
Founder's Background
Dr. Elie Borowski was a prominent antiquarian art dealer who founded the museum to facilitate the study of biblical history.
Children's Admission
Children under 18 receive free entrance on Saturday and Wednesday afternoons.
Multimedia Exhibits
The museum features a long-running multimedia exhibition on the significance of the color blue in Jewish history.
Location
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Address
View mapRehov Shmuel Stephan Weiz 21
Opening Hours
Friday:
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Monday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Contact Information
Price
Adults: 40 ILS, Children (6-18): 20 ILS, Free every Saturday and Wednesday afternoons for under 18.
Average Visit Duration
Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours.
Best Time to Visit
Weekday mornings (10:00 AM–12:00 PM) are suggested for fewer crowds.