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https://www.facebook.com/midgal.david/ The Museum presents Jerusalem’s story.
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The Tower of David Museum of the history of Jerusalem is located in the medieval citadel known as the Tower of David, near the Jaffa gate, the historic entrance to the old city. 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. Follow us on Twitter:
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Watch our videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/towerofdavidmuseum

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Come discover the treasures of the Citadel!A fun experience for the whole family during Sukkot at the Tower of David 🌿Tr...
23/09/2026

Come discover the treasures of the Citadel!
A fun experience for the whole family during Sukkot at the Tower of David 🌿

Try your hand at real archery (!), a game of riddles and challenges throughout the Citadel, create art inspired by ancient coins, discover ancient musical instruments, dress up in historical costumes, enjoy storytime featuring a Jerusalem monster, join tours following in the footsteps of pilgrims, all while discovering plenty of other surprises. And of course, our sukkah is waiting for you too!

Sukkot, Sunday–Thursday, September 27–October 1
For details and tickets > bit.ly/4Aq4yoM

“There is a tune that rises from Autumnand shakes the golden stringsof a forgotten dreamto return and blossom anew” (Fro...
10/09/2026

“There is a tune that rises from Autumn
and shakes the golden strings
of a forgotten dream
to return and blossom anew”
(From “Autumn Night” Arik Einstein, lyrics: Chaya Cohen)

We wish everyone a happy and blessed new year, a year where we return and blossom anew.
Shana tova from Jerusalem 💛✨

Pottery shards, bones, and even olive pits from the First Temple period 💫Yesterday we kicked off our soil-sifting activi...
16/07/2026

Pottery shards, bones, and even olive pits from the First Temple period 💫

Yesterday we kicked off our soil-sifting activity from the Kishle excavations, and participants could hardly believe they were holding artifacts dating back to the First Temple period (!) including pottery fragments of every shape and size to animal bones and even ancient olive pits.

We have no doubt that many more remarkable discoveries are still waiting to be uncovered 🤓

Come join us, tickets here > bit.ly/44Cm1f4

Accessibility is more than just a parking spot or a ramp.Meet “Quiet Time” — dedicated hours during which we invite fami...
21/06/2026

Accessibility is more than just a parking spot or a ramp.
Meet “Quiet Time” — dedicated hours during which we invite families and individuals with special needs to visit the museum in a calmer, quieter setting.

During Quiet Time, there are fewer visitors in the tower, allowing those who need a little more space, quiet, or privacy to enjoy the galleries and guided museum tours.

Join us for Quiet Time on Tuesdays: June 30, July 21, and August 11, from 17:00-19:00.
We look forward to welcoming you
For full details and tickets > bit.ly/4aeWFHl

Feeling nostalgic? Come enjoy an evening of timeless Israeli classics with songs that shaped a generation 💛While the Yar...
26/05/2026

Feeling nostalgic? Come enjoy an evening of timeless Israeli classics with songs that shaped a generation 💛

While the Yarkon Bridge Trio, in its original lineup, was active for only about two years, they created beautiful songs that became an inseparable part of the Israeli soundtrack, including “A Sign That You’re Young,” “A Night at Achziv Beach,” “What a Beautiful Day,” “The City in Gray,” and more.

On June 9, Assaf Amdursky will join us with his moving performance of “I Am a Guitar,” and a musical tribute to the beloved songs of the Yarkon Bridge Trio - Arik Einstein, Yehoram Gaon, and Assaf’s father, Benny Amdursky.

The festive evening will take place ahead of the closing of the exhibition dedicated to Yehoram Gaon, one of our great voices and cultural icons, who will also be joining us at the event

Tuesday, June 9, at 19:30. Tickets here > did.li/EEuDN
Photo: Fritz Cohn, Yehoram Gaon Collection

14/05/2026

59 years ago, May 15th 1967, a young singer named Shuli Natan first performed a beautiful ode to Jerusalem written by Naomi Shemer - Yerushalayim Shel Zahav (“Jerusalem of Gold”).

Only weeks later, following the Six-Day War and the reunification of Jerusalem, Naomi Shemer added another verse to what would become the anthem of the city.

And here is Shuli Natan singing at the Tower of David just a few weeks ago.

What a privilege. What a history. What a city - our Jerusalem of Gold ✨💛

The Second Jerusalem Quiz - it’s officially a tradition! 🤩Thirty-two students from leading high schools across the city ...
12/05/2026

The Second Jerusalem Quiz - it’s officially a tradition! 🤩

Thirty-two students from leading high schools across the city took part this past Sunday in the Second Jerusalem Quiz, held at the citadel in partnership with the Jerusalem Education Administration. Over the past few months, the students studied the stories of about 30 sites throughout the city, reflecting a timeline of more than 3,000 years.

Please give a huge round of applause (and likes) to our winners! 🕺

☆ In third place: Omer Ayalon, a seventh-grade student at Keshet School in Katamon. He loves theater, art and music, and dreams of becoming an actor.

☆ In second place: David Tzirt, an eighth-grade student at Bnei Akiva Netiv Meir Yeshiva. He loves playing basketball, reading, and visiting springs.

☆ In first place, give it up for… Yaara Eshkoli, a ninth-grade student at Inbar High School. She loves drawing, writing and theater, and dreams of becoming an actress.

The contestants answered questions such as - how many strings support the Jerusalem String Bridge; how did King Herod chisel Jerusalem stone; which places in Jerusalem are mentioned in the added refrain to Naomi Shemer’s “Jerusalem of Gold”; and even recognized the sounds of the song “Protector of the Ramparts”.

We are very proud of the Jerusalem Quiz tradition at the Tower, an event that is all about love for the city, through the eyes of the next generation. We are already looking forward to next year. Happy Jerusalem week! 💙

This Friday, 8/5, it's happening again: Migdalor ♡Yoga, words and sounds at the tower, with a trio performance from Mark...
05/05/2026

This Friday, 8/5, it's happening again: Migdalor ♡
Yoga, words and sounds at the tower, with a trio performance from Mark Eliyahu 🧘‍♀️✨

Enjoy a Friday of yoga in front of the stunning view of the Old City, with experiential practices, spaces for moving, listening and sound healing - a special experience of calm, balance and renewal, led by Michal Lichtman, Tali Appel and Yael Ben-Reuven.

Right after: a powerful trio performance by Mark Eliyahu!
Whether you are interested in a full-day experience, or only the yoga or performance, several different ticket options are available.

Friday 8/5, 8:00-14:30
For more information follow the link > bit.ly/4f3pyJD

Open Doors – Our tour weekend is coming up 💛From April 28 to May 2, join us for a weekend of guided tours to some of the...
15/04/2026

Open Doors – Our tour weekend is coming up 💛

From April 28 to May 2, join us for a weekend of guided tours to some of the most intriguing communities and compounds in Jerusalem, at just 50 NIS per tour.

Come explore ancient communities, wander alleyways, enter remarkable churches, meet the people behind the stories, and visit sites that are usually closed to the public. Senior citizen price is 45 NIS.

English language tours include “The Lost Princess,” a tour of the Al-Amira neighborhood including the Ratisbonne Monastery on April 29 at 10:00, and “To the Church of the Holy Sepulchre,” a tour of the Christian Quarter with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre on May 1 at 11:30.

For details and tickets > bit.ly/4vv1pBJ

Address

Jaffa Gate, Old City/
Jerusalem
91140

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 15:00
Saturday 09:00 - 15:00
Sunday 12:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+972-2-6265333

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