Hanukkah of Heroes - for Boys and Girls

Hanukkah of Heroes at the Tower of David
Join us for a wonderful Hanukkah family event, including a treasure hunt, a play about overcoming fears, a pottery-repair craft workshop, tours in the footsteps of the Hasmoneans, and more surprises!

Activity Details:

☆ Museum Treasure Hunt
A family navigation and challenge game throughout the citadel. Each family receives a kit with tasks and riddles and navigates through the citadel and galleries until reaching the treasure: the Hanukkah treasure.
For families and children ages 6–14.
A new game launches every 30 minutes starting at 10:00. Last game at 15:00.
Activity duration: approx. 1 hour
Launch point: The Olive Tree in the courtyard

☆ “Dani’s Shadow” – Play & Activity
Dani’s shadow is behaving strangely. It no longer follows her obediently and even starts interfering. The more she tries to ignore it and continue as usual, the bigger it grows – until she has no choice but to meet it, go on a journey with it, and for a change – follow it.
A musical performance by two actors, with puppets and masks, about facing fear and overcoming it.
For children ages 4–7.
Performance duration: approx. 40 minutes.
Performers & creators: Argaman Kadosh, Matan Salem
Entry based on available seating (stickers handed out at the entrance desk).
Showtimes: 10:30, 12:30, 14:30
Location: Roni Hall

☆ Creative Workshop – Pottery Repair
A hands-on workshop inspired by Hanukkah oil jars. Children will try the craft of repairing pottery and decorate their own jars.
Hours: 10:00–16:00
Location: Water Cistern Classroom

☆ Tour of the Citadel in the Footsteps of the Hasmoneans
The main surviving Hasmonean fortifications in Jerusalem are located here at the Tower of David.
During the tour, we will see the towers and walls built by the Hasmoneans in the citadel plaza, the ballista pit used in battles with the Greeks, and visit the museum’s new galleries to explore the menorah and the Hanukkah story.
Suitable for ages 6+.
Duration: approx. 40 minutes
Tours depart every 30 minutes. First tour at 10:00, last at 15:30.
Tour departure point: Seats at the main stage

☆ Costume Station
Knights and ladies, princes and princesses, and other period costumes.
Hours: 10:00–16:00
Location: The Main Stage

☆ Activities are recommended for children ages 6–14.
Children under 6 may enjoy the play, the craft workshop, the costume station, and exploring the museum galleries.
All activities are included in the museum admission price, subject to availability.
Entry for children (up to age 18) is free.

☆ You are also invited to our afternoon activities!
For lantern tours in the citadel – click here
For family Hanukkiah tours in the Jewish Quarter – click here

Happy Hanukkah!