Wonderfully presented audio and visual interactive museum on the pioneer of Zionism that led to the birth of Israel. I highly recommend seeing it before going to Yad Vashem which is nearby to really get a clear picture of the movement and the understand the importance of Israel.
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.
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 64 traveler reviews“Extremely engaging”
This is a very creative and engaging museum that teaches about the birth of Zionism in a very creative way. They immerse you in the experience and make it entertaining and memorable. We spent an hour and a half here and felt it was well worth it. We learned a lot and really enjoyed...
MoreThis is a very creative and engaging museum that teaches about the birth of Zionism in a very creative way. They immerse you in the experience and make it entertaining and memorable. We spent an hour and a half here and felt it was well worth it. We learned a lot and really enjoyed the experience. Herzl was an incredible man and I’m glad I learned about him.
Less“Exciting and Touching”
a 2 years old museum established in memory of all the soldiers, citizens of Israel, since the 1860' who died during and consequently to all the wars and combats for the State of Israel. Special, modern and interesting architecture. Located on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem near the cemetery of the National Heroes. Reservation and fees are required...
Morea 2 years old museum established in memory of all the soldiers, citizens of Israel, since the 1860' who died during and consequently to all the wars and combats for the State of Israel. Special, modern and interesting architecture. Located on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem near the cemetery of the National Heroes. Reservation and fees are required for guided tours. It is possible to get information on beloved ones by entering their names on site.
Less“Great introduction to the Birth of Israel”