Israel Museum
Jerusalem highlights: September 18-24
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Can sound heal? Inside Overtones, the Israel Museum exhibition turning sound into an art form
Belgian collector lends rare René Magritte work to Israel Museum during painting restoration
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee compares America-Israel alliance to marriage that cannot afford divorce
Rare stone box from the Second Temple period discovered in the City of David
The discovery is now on exhibit at the Israel Museum, and it shows evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem 2,000 years ago.
Jerusalem court acquits man who smashed 'blasphemous' statues at Israel Museum
The president of the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court sent him to involuntary hospitalization for four years, a period equal to the maximum prison sentence for the offense attributed to him.
Israel's museums enact war protocol to protect most precious treasures
"You really have to choose the finest or the most fragile artifacts," a museum worker said.
Check out Israeli museums amid the ongoing Hamas war
Some museums around Israel have begun opening their gates, and many offer free admission. Others are offering mainly online activities.
Museums provide resources for children, in person and online, amidst the war
Many of the activities first went online during the Covid crisis. Now, in another moment of major disruption, they are coming back into use.
US tourist destroys 'blasphemous' Roman statues at the Israel Museum
An American citizen was detained by security forces in the museum after being observed shattering the statues, which he claimed were "in violation of the Torah."
Jerusalem highlights August 25 – 31
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
New York’s Jewish Museum taps former Israel Museum head James Snyder as its next director
“Running a museum today is harder than it’s ever been and James’s experience is a huge asset for us at this time,” Robert Pruzan, the museum’s board chairman, told the New York Times.
The glory of ancient feasts is being revived at the Israel Museum
Shikma Brewery to produce exclusive limited-edition beer for the exhibition, based on ancient beer produced in ancient Israel.
Musical magic at Israel Museum
The Jerusalem Jazz Festival at the Israel Museum popped off last week.
