
About The Museum
Renewed Tower of David Jerusalem Museum
The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum, located in the Tower of David Citadel, one of Israel’s most significant historical sites, tells the story of Jerusalem in an engaging, innovative and exciting way.
The new permanent exhibition, housed in the original restored guard rooms of the Citadel, offers visitors a journey to the center of the world in the city that is holy to 3 monotheistic religions – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Ten galleries, combine innovative technology, interactive displays, archaeological finds, and ancient objects. The exhibit tells the exciting story of Jerusalem through history, from ancient to modern times. Additionally, temporary exhibits feature works by leading Israeli and international artists. A free audio guide, available in seven different languages enhances the experience.
The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is committed to accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring that all visitors can fully experience the site. With the museum renovation, all the exhibition galleries are accessible to people with limited mobility with 2 elevators, new ramps, and wide passageways. The permanent exhibition and the site are also accessible for populations with diverse disabilities through a visual guide in Israeli and International Sign Language, (the first in Israel), audio description for the blind and sight impaired, and an audio guide in simple language.
The expansive observation point atop Phasael Tower is accessible to the mobility disabled through 360° video photography that includes explanations of the sites in Hebrew, English, and Arabic.
The Night Experiences that are screened on the walls of the Citadel, are accessible through audio description in English for blind and sight impaired visitors.


A ticket to the Museum includes entrance to the permanent exhibition and the temporary exhibits, ascent to the observation point atop Phasael Tower offering the highest and most beautiful panoramic view in the Old City, and the opportunity to stroll through the Citadel courtyards.
Almost every day there are guided tours of the Museum in Hebrew and English, that include the galleries as well as the Phasael Tower observation point inviting visitors to embark on a journey through 4000 years of history. The tours are included in the entrance price to the Museum and require advance registration.
Private tours for groups and individuals with our Tower of David guides are available by prior arrangement.
During your visit to the Tower of David you can also visit the Kishle site, an archaeological excavation inside a building previously used as a prison. The site contains rare finds, human stories and exciting testimonies – ranging from the days of the First Temple and the Hasmonean Period to the fighters in the Jewish underground during the British Mandate. This Jerusalem site is unique in that it spans the city’s historical continuum over a period of 3,000 years. During 2025, we will begin renovation of the site, and it will be closed temporarily to visitors.


Our Night Experiences, the classic Night Spectacular and the King David production, are screened on the courtyard walls using advanced video, sound, and lighting technology, with original musical scores and vibrant visuals. They tell the story of Jerusalem, and are appropriate for everyone, of any age, nationality and religion – tourists and Israelis, families and children, speakers of all languages, and lovers of Jerusalem.


The Museum hosts cultural events throughout the year, including events for young adults and families, as well as tours throughout Jerusalem.


The new entrance pavilion houses the Museum ticket booths, a gallery for temporary exhibits, and HaMigdal Cafe – overlooking the Old City walls and offering salads and fresh pastries from Harim Bakery. The new entrance is across from the Mamilla Mall. Look for the 3 red flags labelled ‘Tower of David Jerusalem Museum’.
The Museum shop allows visitors to enjoy the esthetic and visual richness that Jerusalem provides, with original and innovative products designed in Israel and around the world and inspired by the city and the Museum’s exhibits. The shop connects layers of history and modern works, revealing and promoting local artists, and providing an expressive space for design, art, values, and multiculturalism.


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The Story of the Citadel
The Citadel is a treasure trove of archaeology that tells the story of the city and its history of over 3000 years