National Library of Israel

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.