Tower of David Museum

Inside the dig that peeled back 2,000 years of Jerusalem history

In Jerusalem’s Old City, archaeologists peel back 2,000 years layer by layer, drawing a direct line to our ancient past

|ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH
Eilat Lieber, director and chief curator of the Tower of David Museum, stands in the site of the Kishle, which is currently being excavated.
Front entrance to Jerusalem’s Rockefeller Museum, opened in 1938.

A Jerusalem gem: Rediscovering the Rockefeller Museum’s treasures in Israel's capital

New tours of the Rockefeller Museum showcase artifacts ranging from First Temple-period jewelry to Egyptian pharaohs.

|ByBEN BRESKY
Archaeologist Amit Re'em and Eilat Lieber, director of the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum stand atop the recently uncovered section of the Hasmonean wall.

Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview

Israel’s Heritage Minister, Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu, called the discovery: “tangible and moving evidence of Jerusalem’s might and stature during the Hasmonean period.”

|ByMARION FISCHEL
Ivory from Megiddo

Jerusalem highlights: October 3-9

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

|ByHAGAY HACOHEN

Jerusalem highlights August 18-24

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

AUGUST 18, 2023ByHAGAY HACOHEN
ICE SKATING

Tower of David immerses visitors in Jerusalem architecture via tech

The “Streets Games” exhibit aims to educate visitors by encouraging them to explore some of the most recognizable architecture in Jerusalem and to digitally create new buildings of their own.

AUGUST 5, 2023ByNATALIE DAVIS
A DISPLAY of some of the creations visitors have made within the exhibition.

Tower of David Museum: Reopening an apeirogon of Jerusalem

Jerusalem's Tower of David opens its doors to the public after years of renovation. What truths do its walls hold?

JUNE 16, 2023ByLIAM FORBERG
The Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem is seen on its opening night, on June 1, 2023.

Jerusalem's Tower of David: Using innovation to cover 4,000-year history

The Tower of David Museum has created an interactive experience that is a dream come true for history enthusiasts, teaching the history of Jerusalem to a new generation.

JUNE 2, 2023ByAARON REICH
THE TOWER of David Museum: Telling 4,000 years of Jerusalem history.

Grapevine: So many sites

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MAY 25, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
UNRAVELING ENIGMAS at the Tower of David.

A short while ago, in an Israeli capital city not so far away…

Israel's Star Wars fans and ostracized children flocked to Jerusalem's Tower of David Museum for a special event with the 501st Legion.

MAY 13, 2023ByLIAM FORBERG, AARON REICH
A STORMTROOPER of the 501st Legion poses at the Tower of David.

Jerusalem highlights April 7-13

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

APRIL 7, 2023ByHAGAY HACOHEN
A KES celebrates Sigd in Jerusalem.

Passover in Jerusalem: Holiday activities for the whole family

Now it’s up to you to choose which activities your family will enjoy. Whatever you do, you’ll be sure to have fun in Jerusalem this Passover!

APRIL 1, 2023ByJOANNA SHEBSON, RONIT ANSBACHER
KOL HAMARBEH Street Festival.

This week in Jerusalem: Hiding the gold

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

MARCH 25, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
JEWISH UKRAINIAN refugees arrive at an IFCJ-JDC emergency shelter in Chisinau, Moldova, March 2022.

Jerusalem's Tower of David named one of 'World's Greatest Places' by TIME

TIME's list is a wide and varied list. Jerusalem is listed among the other 50 destinations such as Kyoto in Japan, Musanze in Rwanda, Giza and Saqqara in Egypt, Ladakh in India and Aqaba in Jordan.

MARCH 18, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Tower of David Museum