If you are interested in the man that defined Zionism and the history of the movement this is the museum for you. It is next to the military cemetery where some of the prime ministers are buried.
Herzl Museum – Binyamin Herzl Biography & Museum
The Dream: About Herzl Museum
The Herzl Museum opened in honor of 100 years since the passing of Theodor Herzl and it offers an opportunity to take an in-depth look at the life and activities of the founder of the modern Zionist movement. The museum is situated on Mount Herzl, close to Herzl’s gravesite and the graves of many other leaders of Israel and war martyrs.
Visitors can enjoy the interactive approach of the museum, including an hour long sound and light show which presents Herzl’s vision in relation to the Jewish world. According to the museum’s website, the greatness of his accomplishments go to show the power of his vision, leaving after him a feeling of empowerment to visitors for their part in his heritage.
The museum is split into four exhibition spaces, three of them showing different eras of Herzl’s life, from the beginning of his life in Vienna and the Dreyfus trial, through the Zionist Congresses in Basel until his early death at the age of 44. The highlight of the tour is the fourth room where visitors are given an awe-inspiring view of the accomplishments of the Jewish state, despite the many difficulties and hardships, and it raises the question of whether Herzl’s famous quote, “If you will it, it is no dream,” has come to fruition or is still in the midst of coming true.
Entry & tours by appointment only.
Available languages: Hebrew, English, Russian, French, Spanish, German, Amharic
Visit Mount Herzl
Named for Theodore Herzl, the visionary founder of modern Zionism, Mount Herzl is Israel’s national cemetery. Read more
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 55 traveler reviews“Intersting Museum”
“Must see if in Jerusalem”
A very special museum, good quality video-audio presentations, I recommend it for people who are interested in the history of Zionism and its great leader - Herzl.
“Fantastic, and fun experience, will really inspire you (for all ages)”
The Herzl museum is located on Mount Herzl where very important people are buried (such as Herzl, Jabatinskii, and fallen soldiers). The museum itself is an audio visual experience...You can sit in a room with air conditioning, relax and listen to the entertaining movie (dubbed in different languages catered to each group) and warm...
MoreThe Herzl museum is located on Mount Herzl where very important people are buried (such as Herzl, Jabatinskii, and fallen soldiers). The museum itself is an audio visual experience...You can sit in a room with air conditioning, relax and listen to the entertaining movie (dubbed in different languages catered to each group) and warm tour guide. The museum teaches young and old alike about Herzl, inspires and connects the visitors to the Land of Israel. I would go to the museum again, after all it isn't expensive!
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