Tower of David – The Jerusalem History Museum

All information about David's Tower – The Jerusalem History Museum. David's Tower, one of Jerusalem's most prominent symbols, is an archaeological treasure that tells a story spanning more than 3,000 years of history. The archaeological finds in the fortress bore witness to events that have shaped Jerusalem's face from the days of the biblical kings of Judah to the present day. Beside the fortress is the Kishle, a mysterious and impressive structure that holds chapters from the history of the city and offers a journey into the pulsating heart of its history: Hezekiah's Wall, Herod's Palace, the Ottoman walls, and the story of the British detention house. For over 30 years, the ancient citadel, located at Jaffa Gate, at the main entrance to the Old City in Jerusalem, has also been home to the David's Tower Museum. This is where you can hear the story of the city from the times of the biblical kings of Judah to today, in a fascinating, unique mosaic of periods, religions, rulers, traditions, and stories. The David's Tower Museum hosts rotating exhibitions, intriguing cultural and arts events, and spectacular performances throughout the year. Activities at David's Tower are for everyone—for Israelis and for tourists of all ages, from every religion and nationality—and they invite those who love Jerusalem, and those entering through its gates, to get to know it, learn, touch, and understand Jerusalem. The museum is open 7 days a week. Tickets must be purchased in advance on the museum's website. Guided tours with no additional charge are offered in the permanent exhibition and in the rotating exhibitions; for details of activities, it is recommended to check the museum's website. Three independent guided tours with a companion audio guide at David's Tower—three tours included in the price of one ticket. Due to upgrading works currently taking place in the museum, the tour routes are not accessible. Temporarily: the Model of Jerusalem in the 19th century is closed for maintenance and care. The exhibition "The Builders—This Is Our Tune" tells the story of the Benai family, beginning with a prize from the end of the 19th century. A unique musical experience of voices, sounds, and sights will take you to points in time that narrate the family's story—from a prize from Shiraz to Jerusalem's streets and alleyways. The journey also passes through neighborhoods of Mahane Yehuda market, scenes from childhood, spaces of inspiration, historical events, and family life across generations. The exhibition runs until 24.7.21. Jerusalem from the bird's-eye view: through a tour among historical models, you can get to know Jerusalem's timeline. The new open-air route in the courtyard of the fortress invites you to discover Jerusalem and see how its face has changed throughout history. The mystery of Herod's Palace and the Kishle: the route begins in the David's Tower fortress complex and continues to the moat and the Kishle, taking you on an exciting journey into the city's past—major events and stories that shaped the course of history. Museum: The museum's permanent display is located in the fortress's guard rooms. The display follows the sequence of the city's historical periods and presents the major events in each of them. It begins with the earliest evidence of the existence of a city in Jerusalem in the second millennium BCE and ends with Jerusalem becoming the capital of the State of Israel. The viewpoint: The panoramic view from the Batzal (Pisgat) Tower is the most beautiful viewpoint in Jerusalem—the Old City and the new city of Jerusalem, its four quarters, the neighborhoods of the new city, Mount Scopus, Mount of Olives, the Judean Desert, and the mountains of Moab in Jordan. David's Tower viewpoint is a must-see site for every visitor to Jerusalem. There is no other place in the city where the entire Old City lies at your feet. Night shows at David's Tower: The night shows at David's Tower are a multi-sensory experience that combines past, present, and future using the most advanced technologies in the world. The fortress walls serve as a setting for the night shows and for a celebration of sights and sounds: the story of the city of Jerusalem is revealed through breathtaking giant images among the archaeological remains in the courtyard of the fortress, accompanied by original music; and the story of King David takes us back to David's youth. All details about the night shows at David's Tower "