This Thursday, May 15, 2025, Israel will join countries around the world in celebrating International Museum Day, a global initiative to make museums more accessible and engaging for everyone. Over 120 institutions nationwide will be participating — and entrance is free for all.
A Cultural Day for Everyone
Held annually on May 18, International Museum Day encourages people of all backgrounds to experience the treasures found in museums. This year’s theme is “The Future of Museums in an Era of Changing Communities,” which feels especially relevant in Israel — a diverse society with a deep connection to history and innovation.
Whether you’re here with family, friends, or exploring on your own, it’s a fantastic opportunity to visit world-class museums at no cost. Participating locations range from modern art galleries and science centers to Jewish heritage sites and archaeological campuses — many offering guided tours and interactive experiences in multiple languages.
Before you head out, it’s a good idea to check each museum’s schedule and see what special activities are available.
Participating Museums by Region
North
First Aliyah Museum
2 HaNadiv St., Zichron Yaakov
09:00–16:00
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Beit Ussishkin Nature Museum, Kibbutz Dan
Kibbutz Dan
10:00–14:00
Bar-David Museum of Art and Judaica, Kibbutz Baram
Merom HaGalil
10:00–16:00
Center
Clore Garden of Science, Rehovot
Weizmann Institute of Science
10:00–14:00
Steinhardt Museum of Natural History, Tel Aviv
12 Klausner St.
10:00–16:00
Babylonian Jewry Heritage Center, Or Yehuda
83 Mordechai Ben-Porat Blvd.
09:00–15:00
Technoda – Israeli Museum of Medicine and Science, Hadera
2 Rabbi Nissim St.
14:00–19:00
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Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Tel Aviv–Yafo
27 Shaul HaMelech Blvd.
10:00–21:00
Jerusalem
Menachem Begin Heritage Center
6 S.A. Nachum St.
09:00–16:30
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Tax Museum
42 Agrippas St.
10:00–15:00
National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel
17:00–21:00
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Yad Vashem
09:00–19:00
Advance registration required: Yad Vashem
South
Eilat City Museum
2 Yotam Rd.
10:00–21:00
Trumpeldor Gallery – Art Center, Be’er Sheva
19 Trumpeldor St.
10:00–17:00
Negev Museum of Art, Be’er Sheva
60 HaAtzmaut St.
10:00–14:00
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To find the full list of museums and detailed activity schedules, visit the official website for International Museum Day in Israel. Some locations may require advance ticket reservations, so be sure to check ahead.
