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King David Light Show at the Tower of David

King David Light Show at the Tower of David

|45 minutes
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Kids Friendly
A multi-sensory celebration using state-of-the-art technology telling the life story of King David.

Throughout history, King David has always been a legendary character who has caught the attention of many painters, sculptors, and poets. Now he is returning to his city with a new night spectacular for the whole family at the Tower of David Museum.

The show is projected on the citadel's walls after sunset and promises a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With this stunning show, the Tower of David Museum offers a new, modern, and artistic perspective on the biblical story of the most famous king in history.

The show uses cutting-edge technology to create an unprecedented international and artistic attraction suitable for all ages. The show features powerful laser projectors, a computerized system operating 20 projectors, 10 audio players, 14 computers, 14 speakers and amplifiers, and 10 kilometers of advanced cable infrastructure.

The new night experience is a multi-sensory celebration that ties the past, the present, and the future, using state-of-the-art technology. The show tells the life story of King David, starting at his youth days as a young, handsome, and red-haired shepherd in the fields of Bethlehem who was anointed king over Israel by Samuel.

The experience begins with a virtual tour of famous works by the greatest artists of all time: Chagall, Matisse, Michelangelo, and more. The citadel walls display beautiful images of waterfalls and foliage inspired by the Ein Gedi oasis tied to David's biblical story. As the night goes on, you are exposed to more and more imagery and events related to the exciting and thrilling life story of King David - all based on biblical, historical, and archaeological sources.

You will also experience a spectacular light & sound show with the educational part of the experience, psalm songs attributed to David, and a modern musical celebration of songs of praise and happiness dedicated to Jerusalem and its beloved king.

"The show features unique techniques that combine original video footage with hand-drawn illustrations, graphic designs, and music - all created exclusively for the show. The show features various animation, advanced techniques, and revolutionary editing methods. All of the above create the ultimate three-dimensional experience that makes you feel that the characters on the walls are, in fact, living people, and the spectator stops being an observer and becomes an experiencer and an active participant in the occurring events."

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Adults: $16.5  (67  ₪62)
  • Kids: $14  (57  ₪52)
  • The show takes place outdoors in the Citadel courtyard so it is best to dress warmly.
  • With minimal wording---other than a few biblical verses---this show is suitable for speakers of all languages.
  • Dates are subject to change. Please check the Tower of David website for current showings.

dates & times

  • Saturday
    13/12/2521:30-22:15
  • Sunday
    14/12/2521:30-22:15
  • Thursday
    18/12/2521:30-22:15
  • Saturday
    20/12/2521:30-22:15
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  • Michael Stoltzman
    Michael Stoltzman
    November 24, 2025

    Was an awesome museum, fair prices for the entry fee and contained so much interesting artifacts and interactive content. There are multiple different exhibits to visit including a full 3D modeled map with topography and...

  • Mendel Jedwab
    Mendel Jedwab
    August 28, 2025

    Very cool audio-visuals. You can easily spend four hours going through every aspect of each exhibit. (If you're familiar with the history of the city, I'd advise against getting bogged down in the entrance hall.) And extr...

  • Naomi Sprung
    Naomi Sprung
    March 28, 2023

    What a magnificent place! Stunning ancient Architecture, with amazing history and views terrific gallery of the historic Tower of David throughout the Ages. They sell wonderful and educational timelines of the Area. A lo...

  • Chinnakkani
    Chinnakkani
    September 23, 2023

    Top most tourist place in Jerusalem . Streets are narrow. Shops sell all sorts of items, dates, spices, traditional clothes, modern dress, silver jewelleries. Better with a local guide, if not Certainly you miss the track.

  • Aaron Glatt
    Aaron Glatt
    May 15, 2023

    Great museum in an accessible location. The observation deck is breathtaking. Take an audio guide and press #4 when you get up there. You can easily spend a couple hours there, but can go through much of it in 45 minute...

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