Treasures of the Citadel for Special Needs Families

During Sukkot, come and discover the Treasures of the Citadel!

We invite our special families to enjoy an engaging and accessible experience. Inspired by the people who built the fortress and lived within its walls.

All activity stations are accessible and include: a creative workshop inspired by ancient coins, an archery workshop, ancient musical instruments, a storytelling session featuring a Jerusalem monster, guided tours, and more surprises.

Our sukkah will also be open to everyone, next to Hamigdal Café. We look forward to welcoming you! 🤍

ACTIVITY STATIONS

✧ Coins from the Past – Creative Workshop

Discover the ancient coins displayed in the Museum, coins that inspired the currency we all carry in our wallets today. Using clay and gold or silver-colored modeling foil, children will create their own coin and add a magnet.

Location: Roni Hall

✧ Theatrical Storytelling: Michael and the Monster

Many people don’t know that beloved Israeli author Meir Shalev wrote his children’s book Michael and the Monster to celebrate the opening of the Tower of David Museum in 1989.

Come meet Michael’s “Shnaurir”—the monster that has lived in Jerusalem for thousands of years and is made entirely of Jerusalem stone slabs. Along the way, you’ll also meet the rulers who built Jerusalem, from King David to the present day.

Actress: Idit Moldovan
Times: 10:30am, 11:30am
Location: Gallery 7

✧ Wandering Sounds – with Ancient Instruments

An interactive musical workshop exploring when and where ancient musical instruments originated. How they traveled between cultures? How they can be recreated today using recycled materials found in every home?

Led by: Musician Idan Sekler
Location: Olive Tree
Times: 11:00, 12:00

✧ Archers at the Fortress

What was it like to be an archer at the fortress? Children will have the opportunity to try shooting real bows and arrows! They will learn how to aim, draw the string, and shoot at a target using a large wooden bowright where the guards and archers who once defended the fortress stood.

Location: Herb Garden

✧ Following in the Footsteps of Pilgrims

A guided tour through the citadel and galleries, following in the footsteps of pilgrims. We will learn about Sukkot pilgrimage traditions and the Temple in Jerusalem. We will hear about King Herod’s construction on the Temple Mount and at the citadel, and climb to the top of the Phasael Tower-the highest viewpoint in the Old City.

Tour departure point: Near the main stage
Tour times: 10:15am, 11:15am
Duration: Approximately 25 minutes

✧ Dressing Up in History – Costume Station

Kings and queens, knights and pilgrims, and many other characters from the past are waiting for you at our costume station. Choose a character, dress up, and step into history for a moment. And, of course, take a photo with the ancient fortress as your backdrop.

The Tower’s sukkah is open to everyone, next to Hamigdal Café.

Happy Sukkot! 🌿

Advance registration required. Places are limited.