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Bible Lands Museum JerusalemvsIsrael Museum
Bible Lands Museum and Israel Museum are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Israel Museum is preferred by most professionals compared to Bible Lands Museum. Israel Museum comes in at 91 with praise from 4 reviews including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
25 Avraham Granot Street, Museum Row, Jerusalem 91046, Israel
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Fodor's "Exhibits cover a period of more than 6,000 years—from the prehistoric Neolithic period to that of the Byzantine Empire." Full review
Lonely Planet "Borowski founded this museum so that biblical history and the history of the Ancient Near East could... appreciated by peoples of different faiths." Full review
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We recommend taking the free guided tour offered daily
Frommer's "Bible Lands concentrates on archaeological treasures from Middle Eastern areas beyond the land of Israel...the collection’s treasures include priceless Assyrian ivories from Nimrud (ca. 800 B.C.)" Full review
Israel Museum Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Givat Ram, Ruppin Rd., Jerusalem, Israel
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Frommer's "Israel’s national museum would be a treasure-trove even if it didn’t house the Dead Sea Scrolls." Full review
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Don’t just see the scrolls and bolt! You’ll want to dedicate a good half-day to touring here.
Fodor's "This world-class museum shines... The Dead Sea Scrolls are certainly the museum's most famous—and most important—collection." Full review
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Don't miss the small side rooms devoted to glass, coins, and the Hebrew script.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"One of Israel's most impressive cultural assets, this splendid museum gives an excellent grounding in the region's 5000 years of history." Full review
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Before starting your tour (dedicate at least half a day), be sure to pick up a complimentary audioguide from the visitor centre.
Afar Magazine "I definitely recommend beginning with the Model of Jerusalem followed by the exhibit devoted to the Dead Sea Scrolls." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Founded in 1965, the Israel Museum is the country's largest cultural institution and one of the world's leading art and archeology museums." Full review
