Our guide, Harriet Mark, was superb. Her knowledge of history and this amazing collection was extensive and put over in an easy to understand way which was often humorous. We would certainly come back for another visit and would highly recommend Harriet to anyone needing a guide.
The Bible Lands Museum
In the ancient biblical lands that we all know from the stories of the Bible, mankind emerged and their history influences our lives here until this present day. Get to know the cultures of the glorious kingdoms and empires that ruled and flourished right here in the ancient East – Egypt, Sumar, Babylon, Assyria, Canaan, Peres, Greece, and Rome.
The Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem presents a rare and unique collection and the only one of its kind in the world, which displays thousands of items and tells us our own story – where we came from and how we got here.
The communities who lived in this region and the empires that dominated it changed throughout history and are largely responsible for shaping the character of the western culture that we know today. They developed and advanced our understanding of science and technology, language and writing, economics and commerce, faith and religion.
The Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem invites you to a fascinating tour of our roots.
Permanent Exhibits
Who invented writing? What did an envelope look like in the ancient world? What did they like to drink in Ancient Egypt?
Join a fascinating tour following exhibits of the ancient world, in the museum’s permanent exhibit halls:
- “Jerusalem That Was in Babylon”: The story of the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile is presented in a spectacular exhibit filled with historical items.
- “Classic Pearls”: Ancient Italy comes alive through Roman marble statues, ornamented vases, and Etruscan tombs from the seventh century BC to the second century AC.
- Gods, Heroes, and Mortals in Ancient Greece: A spectacular collection that dates back at least two thousand years that will take you on a journey back in time to ancient Greece.
- Fresco Room: Incredible murals from the Pompeii period before the eruption of the volcano.
Conferences and Events at Bible Lands Museum
In addition to the unique biblical story, the Bible Lands Museum is well known for its variety of event venues that are located throughout the museum. The museum has six different spaces of various sizes for events of all kinds: conferences, lectures and seminars, product launches, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and brises. One of the exclusive options offered by the museum is to combine the historical experience within the museum with interactive tours for children and adults on topics such as Bible stories, Jewish holidays, and more.
The museum offers a classic and prestigious banquet hall, ideal for product launches, cocktail parties, brises and winter weddings. For those who prefer an outdoor space for their event, the museum offers its “Seven Species” garden which is perfect for summer weddings, bar/bat mitzvah events, poetry readings, and live musical performances.
Admission Fees
Adult – 44 ILS
Child(5-18)/student/soldier/disabled/Oleh Chadash/senior – 22 ILS
Non-Israeli seniors – 35 ILS
*Free admission for children on Wednesdays after 4 pm and on Saturdays!
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 289 traveler reviews“Fascinating visit”
We were a small group of six and spent 2 hours walking around the museum and viewing some of the beautifully displayed artifacts. Harriet Mark is a most accomplished guide who brought history to life with many fascinating insights. I would recommend that you spend time with Harriet and listen carefully to her erudite...
MoreWe were a small group of six and spent 2 hours walking around the museum and viewing some of the beautifully displayed artifacts. Harriet Mark is a most accomplished guide who brought history to life with many fascinating insights. I would recommend that you spend time with Harriet and listen carefully to her erudite explanations. She knows her history and enjoys sharing many facets of her knowledge with enthusiasm. Thank you Harriet
Less“Bible Lands Museum”
“Not like Israeli Museum”
We had been to the israeli museum first. This was much smaller, and much less intresting. There was a model of the tempel and old city in Jerusalem in the time of the first tempel. That was ok. and a bit of Exodus from Egypt. But much less bible stuff then we expected.