The Wolfson Museum focuses on teaching visitors about Jewish Identity and Jewish Heritage. The Museum is located on King George St next to the Great Synagogue and is a great place to stop on your way in/out of town. The Museum has 5 rooms with a variety of exhibits. Each object tells a story and if you call in advance tours can be arranged in Hebrew, English, or Russian.
During school vacations, the Museum offers tours for families that include live actors, acting out stories of the objects in the museum and art workshops. They often have Hebrew shows for kids in the auditorium as well.
Don’t miss the view from the roof where Hechal Shlomo presents summer music on the rooftop. It is one of the few 360 degree views of Jerusalem.
Exhibits that children will enjoy:
- Who Am I?: Bar/Bat Mitzva Exhibit
- Wanderer & Dreamer: Dioramas depicting stories from Jewish History (My Children Loved This)
- “and the letters soar heavenwards” : Multimedia exhibit about Jewish Identity in Vilna including scrolls saved from Vilna. Ages 14+ By reservation only.
Other Exhibits include:
- The Story of the Binding of Isaac
- “and I may dwell among them” : Exhibition of synagogue materials and ritual objects
- Jewelry From Within: Exhibit of Jewelry and love songs.
Fun In Jerusalem Reader Feedback: “On Hanukka it was FANTASTIC. I sent an 11 y.o., 9 y.o, and 7 y.o. with their grandparents and they came home absolutely thrilled. The play was apparently amazing, my kids LOVED it, and the activities were also very high quality. We will definitely be going back every chag”
Opening Hours:
Sunday-Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm
Ticket Prices:
Adult 15 NIS
Child 10 NIS
How To Get To The Wolfson Museum…
By Car: At the end of the Begin Hwy (near Malcha) make a left on Herzog. It turns into Aza St and take it up the hill. Make a left on to King George and Hechal Shlomo will be on your left. It is difficult to park but there is a parking lot further along King George at Bet Avi Chai.
By Bus: 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 17, 19, 22, 31, 32
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