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National Library of Israel

National Library of Israel

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4.6
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Antique manuscripts; robots pulling books off shelves; an exciting, interactive display on a giant 65-ft. screen; ancient incantation bowls; enchanted items; rare recordings of cultural ceremonies. Would you ever believe you could find all this and much more at a library?

Inside the library's impressive new building, you can find the most significant cultural treasures of Israeli society and the Jewish People. Soon, you – curious people of all ages seeking a quality, content-rich, meaningful experience – will be able to see all these treasures up close.

You are invited to the National Library's brand-new home in Jerusalem, where you can enjoy thought-provoking tours, exhibitions, and activities that inspire your imagination and warm your heart.

The National Library, which has been functioning for over 120 years, holds around five million books and an innumerable amount of beautiful treasures, among them, ancient manuscripts, a unique collection of antique maps, books, magazines, posters, photographs, rare collections, including the most extensive and most important collection of Jewish and Israeli music in the world. 

The library is open to all and is a magnet for researchers and the curious, readers, youth, and teenagers, with every visit exposing a different attraction. 

The library invites you on a tour that will expose you to sections of its splendid collections. The skilled members of the library staff lead tours. Every guide comes from a different library department and brings fascinating stories of the treasures in the library. 

Following the tour, visitors are invited to return for a "visit" via the library website, which gives access to a large portion of the materials. 

The library also organizes various cultural events such as lectures, seminars, concerts, exhibitions, performances, and educational programs for children. The public is welcome to join the library mailing list to keep in touch after their visit and get periodic updates on the latest events. 

Tours may be booked in advance. 

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4.6
based on 289 traveler reviews
  • Muki Haklay
    Muki Haklay
    May 4, 2025

    Fascinating building and the collection of books as well as the exhibitions are excellent. The permanent exhibition got lots of interactive parts and is very accessible. Plenty of parking in the area.

  • Reut Golinsky
    Reut Golinsky
    November 11, 2018

    Israel's best library, it has any book you can think of. The library is dedicated to collecting the cultural treasures of Israel and of Jewish heritage and it holds more than 5 million books! It was very touching for me t...

  • Chaya Alexandra Kong
    Chaya Alexandra Kong
    May 20, 2025

    There is an upscale but nice cafe which is kosher mehadrin dairy, I’ve posted a photo of the certificate.

  • Meir Cohen
    Meir Cohen
    April 27, 2025

    The right place to be alone and quiet, yet surrounded with people an motivated to learn and think. A beautiful piece of architecture.

  • Ovadia Cohen
    Ovadia Cohen
    March 28, 2025

    Amazing place, must visit when in visiting Jerusalem. Have events from time to time

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