Kindly note:
The Museum Quest - Summer Activities
Kindly note, that the museum store is closed for renovations July 21 – July 28
On Sunday, September 1, 2019, the museum will be closed
- Kindly note changes in the lobby area and museum entrance – CLICK HERE
- The exhibition Capturing History: The Photography of Chim will be closed on the following days: July 23; July 30; July 31
- The Core Exhibition is closed for renovation. All other exhibitions and activities continue as usual. The new Core Exhibition will open in 2020
Museum Hours
Sunday-Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-10pm
Friday: 9am-2pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
Guided tours in English:
- Thursdays at 2pm
Guided tours in Hebrew:
- Tuesdays – 11am, 2pm
- Thursdays – 11am
- Fridays – 11am
Duration: 1 hour
Genealogical and Archival Databases
The open database website is always available for search and inquiries, from anywhere at anytime at https://dbs.bh.org.il/
If you prefer to use them while visiting the museum, our study area is located in floor -1, during these opening hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 10am-4pm; Friday: 9am-1pm (*Please note: system problems may occur due to applying a new platform. We are doing our best to fix them quickly. Thank you for your patience.)
Please note: visitors are kindly requested to exit the museum at closing time
Museum shop: Sun-Thur 10am-5pm | Fri 10am-1pm. Shop online
Special Notes
Special Notes:
- Our Core Exhibition, which has been displayed since 1978, is now closed for renovation. The new core exhibition will be open in May 2020.
- Synagogue models from our renowned collection are now on display in the permanent exhibition Hallelujah! Assemble, Pray, Study – Synagogues Past and Present in the New Wing. Also on permanent view in the New Wing: Heroes – Trailblazers of the Jewish People. Let There be Laughter – Jewish Humor Around the World
Irregular Closing Days:
The Museum will be CLOSED on:
- September 1, 2019
- October 24, 2019
- November 3, 2019
- December 15, 2019
Getting here and Parking
Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot is located on the campus of Tel-Aviv University, Klausner Street, in Ramat Aviv.
Entrance through Matatia Gate 2.
Beit Hatfutsot is easily accessible from the Ayalon Highway.
Paid parking:
- Museums Parking lot, Klauzner St., across from Gate 2
*On Saturdays/holidays, parking is only allowed on Klauzner st. outside campus; entering Beit Hatfutsot via gate no. 2 only.
Public Transportation
By bus:
- Egged: 274, 271, 222, 572, 270
- Dan: 7, 25, 289, 45
- Kavim: 36, 137
By train:
- The closest railway station to the Museum is “Tel-Aviv University”
- Connections via Dan bus lines 7, 45
Admission (NIS)
Regular: 49 NIS
“Olim”, Soldiers: 24 NIS
Special Exceptions:
- Free audio guide included – please ask for it upon your arrival
- Children under 5 year old – free entrance
- Soldiers in uniform – free entrance (please show i.d.)
- Groups, agents, guided groups – please call us in advance: 03-7457808
Cafeteria
The Aroma Cafe is open on the entrance floor. The Arome Cafe is kosher, certified by the Chief Rabbinate and is closed on Saturdays.
Our Mailing Address:
Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot
P.O.B. 39359 Tel Aviv
6139202 Israel
Tel: 972-3-7457808
Fax: 972-3-7457811
Accessibility
The exhibitions, auditoriums, cafeteria and lobby are all wheelchair accessible. Read more about it and view accessiblity maps