Museum Hours
Sunday-Wednesday: 11:00-17:00
Thursday: 11:00-22:00
Friday: 09:00-14:00
Saturday: 11:00-15:00
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
- On Sunday, February 17 the museum will be closed
- Our Core Exhibition, which has been displayed since 1978, is now closed for renovation. A new core exhibition will open in 2019
- 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:
- January 13, 2019
- February 17, 2019
- March 17, 2019
- April 4, 2019
- May 5, 2019
- June 2, 2019
- July 15, 2019
- September 1, 2019
- October 24, 2019
- November 3, 2019
- December 15, 2019
Getting here and Parking
The 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.
Map
Beit Hatfutsot is located on the campus of Tel-Aviv University, Klausner Street, in Ramat Aviv. Entrance through Matatia Gate 2.
Map for museum visitors:
Public Transportation
By bus:
- Egged: 274, 271, 222, 572, 270
- Dan: 7, 25, 289, 45
- Kavim: 94, 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:
- 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:
The 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