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Tower of David: From Ancient Citadel to Modern Museum

Overview to the renewed Museum
February 26, 2025 | Dr. Shmuel Bahat, Inbal Shimon

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Continuing education session exposing the amazing renewal project at the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum and introduction to the Citadel. Hear about the renewal process and the new concept of the permanent exhibit from the exhibit curator. Tour the new galleries and hear the story behind the scenes. Learn how to use the galleries when guiding groups. The session includes an introductory tour including the exciting history of the Citadel and the central archaeological finds found here representing the entire timeline of Jerusalem.

Type of continuing education session: Lecture and Museum Tour
Language: Hebrew
Tour route: Tower of David Jerusalem Museum

Schedule:
9:30am – Lecture – the Museum’s renewal and the concept behind the permanent exhibit – Inbal Shimon
10:30am-12:30pm – Tour of the new galleries – Inbal Shimon, Director of the Guiding Department
12:30-1:00pm – Lunch break
1:00-3:00pm – Tour in the courtyard of the Citadel, its history and archaeology – Dr. Shmuel Bahat
4:00pm – Session summary – Inbal Shimon

Additional notes/Special equipment: Bring writing supplies, water and food for the entire day
Please arrive 10 minutes before the beginning of the Continuing Education Session

Participants in the session have the option of joining the Tower of David Tour Guide Community

Continuing Education Session is for Ministry of Tourism licensed tour guides only | Registration is limited to one ticket | Session is recognized by the Ministry of Tourism for tour guide license renewal

Tickets purchased on the website can be canceled within 14 days of purchase, but not less than 7 business days from the date of the event. Requests for ticket cancellations must be sent in writing to: [email protected]

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