Treasures of the Rockefeller

No tours will take place on the following dates: February 20, February 27, March 6, March 13, March 19, March 20, and April 30.

Nearly two years after its gates were locked, Rockefeller Museum reopens for visitors. We invite you to a special, one-of-a-kind tour in one of the most interesting and expansive buildings in Jerusalem – the Rockefeller Museum – the place where East and West meet.

In the extraordinary hexagonal building, built in the European style with local touches, the majesty of the British Mandatory period has been infused with the spirit of Jerusalem for nearly 100 years.

The Rockefeller Museum – used until recently as the home of the Israel Antiquities Authority – contains special exhibits, exciting chapters in archaeology, some of the most important ancient remains found in the Land of Israel, and a courtyard with a magical atmosphere.

Visit the British museum galleries, the library where sequestered scrolls were deciphered, the round meeting room, and the backyard where a large, Ottoman house stands on its foundations, dating back to the 18th century, and includes a surprise.

Meeting point: Nahal Tsofim parking lot (next to the Giv’at Hamivtar Light Rail Station), exact location: the park in the center of the parking lot.
From there, shuttle to the Rockefeller Museum. Please arrive 15 minutes before the time of the tour, we cannot wait for late-comers.

• For those arriving by private vehicles: by GoogleMaps: Giv’at Hamivtar Light Rail Station. Parking is free.
• For those arriving by public transportation, it is recommended to take the light rail train and get off at the Givat HaMivtar station.

At the end of the Rockefeller Museum tour, the shuttle will return the participants to the Nahal Tsofim parking lot

Please Note #1: It is not possible to arrive by private vehicle to the Rockefeller Museum; there is no parking at the site. It is not possible to arrive on foot or by private vehicle directly to the Rockefeller Museum, and entry will not be allowed. Joining the tour is only possible through the organized shuttle, so please avoid any inconvenience on the day of the tour.

Please note #2: The Rockefeller Museum is housed in an historic building dating to the British Mandate. There is no air conditioning. Visitors who have difficulty standing for long periods are advised to bring light foldable chairs to enjoy the guiding sessions in the museum.

*Tour is offered in conjunction with the Tower of David, Israel Antiquities Authority, and the Israel Museum.

For the English tour, Click here >

* The Rockefeller Museum is not heated, visitors are advised to dress warmly.

Advanced reservation required | Comfortable shoes are recommended | Please arrive 15 minutes before the meeting time as the shuttle cannot wait for latecomers
Cost includes shuttle and entrance to the Rockefeller Museum | For groups of 18 participants or more, please contact the Reservations Center: [email protected] | *2884

Photo credit: Yaniv Berman, Israel Antiquities Authority