Spring has Arrived!

During Hol HaMoed Passover – Come with the entire family to the Tower!

Four days of special Springtime activities: Meet the Spring Fairy and the Ladybug in a special tour in Zadok Ben-David’s exhibit, create prints from dried flowers, participate in a large plant contest, hear Israeli songs in the performance by “the Musical Gardener”, dress up as historical figures and have your picture taken for a souvenir magnet, and more!

Entrance for children (up to 18 years old) FREE ✨

Activities:

☆Spring Creative Corner
Two special Spring activities, based on materials from nature:

· Create your own medallion from a ring of fresh flowers and leaves. All materials are kosher for Passover! Medallion is not for consumption
· Flower Leaf prints

For ages 4-14. Parents are also invited!
Activity hours: 10:00am-6:00pm

Location: Ronnie Hall

☆The Spring Fairy and the Ladybug: Family activity in the exhibit “On the Other Side” by artist Zadok Ben-David
A special journey led by 2 actors through the works in the exhibit! Together we will experience the cyclical renewal of nature and discover new perspectives and wonderful secrets about ourselves and the world around us through song and music.

Tour is offered twice a day at 11:30am and 1:30pm.
The tour is in Hebrew.
Tour Length: 50 min
Tour recommended for children between ages 5-9.
Actors: Argaman Kadosh and Matan Salem
Tour includes walking and climbing stairs

*Option for an accessible route for wheelchairs. To arrange an accessible route, contact us a day before you arrive at: [email protected]

Number of spaces is limited.
Tour leaves from the “On the Other Side” gallery.

☆The Musical Gardener: Theatrical musical rendition of the beloved story by Rinat Hoffer, “Hannan the Gardener”
“A different sort of man wanders in the gardens, singing songs on his guitar and passing out fruit.
Reminding us through story and song where the true treasures are hidden.”

Unique presentation, accompanied by guitar and beloved Israel songs. The show will take place in Hebrew in our new gallery, and here too you can hear about the works of the artist Zadok Ben-David.

Time: 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm
Show length: about 20 mins. The show is in Hebrew
Appropriate for ages 3-7.
Actor/creator: Netanel Rapoport/Matan Levy; Artistic Management: Yael Gideoni; Production: Mashu Mashu Group.

Entrance based on availability (You can reserve a place for the performance on arrival at the entrance to the Museum)
Location: “On the Other Side” Gallery

☆ Large Plant Contest!

Location: Citadel Moat

☆Tour – in the Footsteps of the Pilgrims
Guided tour in Hebrew about pilgrimage to the Temple. On the tour visit the gallery “On the Shore of
Eternity” and the “Holy City” galleries at the Museum.

Tour leaves on the hour: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
Tour Length: 40 mins
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Tour is in Hebrew and leaves from the central stage

☆ Tour – Around the Citadel
The historical story of the Tower of David Citadel, the Citadel of Jerusalem through thousands of years. Visit the Tower of David Gallery, and climb to the Phasael Tower observation point.

Tour is Hebrew and leaves on the hour: 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm
Tour length: 40 mins
Appropriate for ages 6 and above
Tour leaves from the central stage

☆ Jerusalem Timeline Quiz
Test yourself and get to know the historical periods of Jerusalem.

The activity is in Hebrew.
Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm
Appropriate for ages 6-12
Location: Gallery 1 – On the Shores of Eternity

☆ Jerusalem Model Game
Game in the gallery housing the Illes model – a model of Jerusalem from 1873

Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm
Appropriate for ages 6-12. The game is in Hebrew.
Location: Gallery 8: A Bird’s Eye View

☆ Deciphering Riddles
Deciphering riddles on the backs of pottery sherds

Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm
Appropriate for ages 6-12. The activity is in Hebrew.
Location: next to the ballista cistern in the Citadel courtyard

☆ Costumes and Magnet Stand
Are you missing an updated family picture? This is the time! You are invited to dress up like historical figures and take a photo for a souvenir magnet against the background of a very beautiful view.

Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm
Location: Olive tree

☆ Ascend the Minaret, additional 15 NIS

Hours: 10:00am-6:00pm
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☆ Guided tours of the permanent exhibition in ENGLISH
There are guided tours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of Hol HaMoed Passover at 10:00 in ENGLISH of the permanent exhibition included in the entrance price of the Museum.

Come celebrate Passover with us! 🌸