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Gallery 1: On the Edge of Eternity

Introductory Gallery

The Introductory Gallery welcomes visitors to both the museum and the city of Jerusalem.
The city’s 4,000-year history is brought to life through a variety of engaging elements: video projections that tell Jerusalem’s story, authentic artifacts – each with its own unique tale – an exploratory topographical map and illuminated globe. At the heart of the gallery is a 12-meter interactive timeline, inviting visitors to either take a quick journey through the city’s rich and eventful past or dive deeper into specific historical periods. The choice is theirs.

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A map of the world created by theologian Heinrich Bunting in 1581 showing Jerusalem as the center of the world
Video art projection of the history of Jerusalem by award winning director, Ari Folman
Gold coins from the Byzantine period discovered at the Tower of David
A projection onto Jerusalem stone that reveals the city’s transformation through history
A responsive globe of the world illustrating the centrality of Jerusalem

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Entrance to galleries is included in the entrance ticket to the Museum

Photo Credits: Oded Antman, Ricky Rahman, Abir Sultan

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