The Tower of David Museum is located near the Jaffa Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem.
General Information
Tel: +972-2-6265333
Fax: +972-2-6283418
E-mail:
tower@netvision.net.il
24 hour information line: +972-2-6265310
Museum Opening Hours
September - October 2010
September - June:
Sunday to Thursday 10:00-16:00
Friday: closed (open for group visits - advance coordination required)
Saturday, holiday eves, holidays 10:00-14:00
July - August:
Sunday to Thursday, Saturday: 10:00-17:00
Friday: 10:00-14:00
Guided tours of the permanent exhibition – for individuals
Hebrew: Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30
(in July and August also on Fridays at 10:30)
English: Sundays to Thursdays at 11:00
(in July and August also on Fridays at 11:00)
French: Tuesdays at 11:00
Tours are included in admission fee.
Tours are not available on holidays and holiday eves.
Admission Fees
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Museum Admission
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The Night Spectacular
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Two in one: Museum Admission + The Night Spectacular
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Adult
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30 NIS
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50 NIS
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65 NIS
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Senior (Israeli Citizenship)
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15 NIS
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40 NIS
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55 NIS
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Student
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20 NIS
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40 NIS
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55 NIS
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Child (3 to 18)
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15 NIS
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40 NIS
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55 NIS
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Soldier/ Disabled
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15 NIS
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25 NIS
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40 NIS
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Free daytime admission for groups of soldiers upon advance coordination at telephone: +972-2-6265347.
Host Card
Multiple daytime admissions to the museum for a year: adults - 80 NIS, children (up to 18)/students/seniors - 50 NIS. The card entitles holders to benefits in museum activities during the year.
Yerushalmi Cardholders (Jerusalem residents)
25 NIS - daytime admission to the Museum (instead of 30 NIS).
Directions
Car: follow the signs to the city center and the Old City.
GPS coordinate: Migdal David.
For possible routes see (search for Kariv st.)
:
www.abmaps.co.il
Parking: Carta carpark at the foot of the Jaffa Gate or Alrov Mamilla Avenue carpark - paid parking.
Bus: Line 20 from the central bus station, line 60 from Binyanei HaUma (Jerusalem International Convention Center).
Accessibility
The museum is located in an ancient citadel. A large part of the exhibition is accessible to persons with mobility disabilities and to wheelchairs. Parking for persons with disabilities can be arranged in advance. Call the museum office for details: +972-2-6265333.
***Due to construction in the courtyard there is no handicap access to the WC until the end of September 2010. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria is open to the public during opening hours, except Saturdays and holidays.
Catalogues
Catalogues available for purchase at telephone +972-2-6265333.
Mailing Address
Tower of David - Museum of the History of Jerusalem
Jaffa Gate, PO BOX 14005
Jerusalem 91140, ISRAEL