The Magic Hat Festival
The National Library of Israel invites you to put on another Magic Hat every day of Hanukkah with a selection of plays, performances and lots of surprises for all the family.
- Princess Abigail and the Emotion Factory, December 16 @ 5pm. (Ages 6-12) -TICKETS-
- The Place from which you Cannot Fall, December 17 @ 11am. (Ages 5-10) -TICKETS–
- The Butcher’s Tray | Alterman for young and old, December 17 @ 5.30pm (Whole Family) -TICKETS-
- Cloth Legend | Pocket Story Theater, December 18 @ 10am, 12.30 & 4pm (Ages 4-8) -TICKETS–
- The Magic Letter, December 19 @ 10am (Ages 4-9) -TICKETS–
Family Visits
Join a guided children’s tour at the National Library of Israel! Come discover the Library’s secrets and get to know this remarkable place up close. Together we’ll wander the halls, solve puzzles, explore big ideas, admire the building’s unique architecture, enjoy stunning works of art, and uncover a magical world of books and stories. Each child receives a special personal activity kit – “A Library Experience” – to help them explore the Library through their own eyes. (Ages 5-11, who can read) -TICKETS-
Special Activity Kit for Children
Looking for an enjoyable activity for kids at the National Library? “A Library Experience” is our family activity kit, which invites children to set out on their own journey through our permanent exhibition and discover its treasures in an imaginative and interactive way. (Ages 5-11). -TICKETS-
Guided Tours in Hebrew & English
For all those who ask for light these days, for all those who need spirit – this coming Hanukkah we invite you to visit our new building. Join fascinating tours and enjoy experiential activities for children and the whole family. Discover the place where all of our stories are kept. – TICKETS –
Self Guided Tours
Not interested in joining a group? Take an independent tour at your own pace in the permanent exhibition “A Treasury of Words” and the new exhibition “Kafka: Metamorphosis of an Author”. The entrance ticket to the independent tour gives you an hour and a half of a personal experience, which is suitable for anyone of reading age or older. – TICKETS –









