Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem – January 2017
New Exhibition: Gods, Heroes and Mortals in Ancient Greece
Open’s at January 26
The exhibition will include a display of ceramic artifacts which are decorated with scenes from Greek Mythology. The scenes depicted on the artifacts open a window to Greek Mythology, to its heroes and Gods, and to everyday life in Ancient Greece.
The exhibition takes us back to Ancient Greece with its rich culture, infused with Eros, entertainment, sports, education, and even war; Zeus, Hera, Athena, Apollo, Hermes, Nike, Hercules, Achilles; Gods, warriors, Heroines, athletes, brides, wed women and children, all become alive between the Museum walls.
Curator: Dr. Silvia Rozenberg.
Fotografija: Vladimir Naikhin. Ustupio: BLM PRESS.
Fotografija: Vladimir Naikhin. Ustupio: BLM PRESS.
Exhibition – In the Valley of David and Goliath
Have we found evidence of King David’s footprints in the Elah Valley?
In the Elah Valley, between Azekah and Sokho – the setting of the famous biblical battle between David and Goliath – laid the ruins of mysterious ancient city on a hilltop known today as Khirbet Qeiyafa. Who lived in this anonymous city during the time of King David? Could we have found the biblical Sha’araim – literally the city of two gates, mentioned in the Bible in the description of the battle between David and Goliath?
You will see the original finds from the city’s ruins, its structures, gates, dwellings and many other remarkable artifacts. Join us for an archeological adventure, where the fascinating finds will be on display for the first time.
Fotografija: Oded Antman. Ustupio: BLM PRESS.
Daily Guided Tours – New and main Exhibition:
Sun-Fri: English 10:30, Hebrew 11:00
Additional tours on Wednesdays: English 17:30, Hebrew 18:00.
Saturdays (Hebrew only): 11:30am
Wednesdays from 4 PM and Saturdays – free admission for children!
Introductory film to the museum – screened daily.
Special Friday Gallery Talk with a Curator
January 13 |at 11:00 | Free with Museum admission
Encounters in the “In the Valley of David and Goliath” Exhibition. Special guided tours with the Museum’s curator.
Special Friday New! Kabalat Shabbat
Friday | 27.1.17 | At 12:00
A special program combining Museum displays, traditional Jewish melodies and the weekly Torah portion.
We will host the Nigun Yerushalmi Ensemble with Shlomo Ilan Keinan, composer, guitarist and Eastern stringed instrumentalist who will lead the program including discussion of the weekly Torah portion, followed by a musical performance with audience participation. Guest: Yagel Harush, Kamancheh and Ney musician, writer and musical arranger
With fee, free for Museum member.
Rendez-vous d’Actualité au Pays de La Bible
New! Cultural and current affairs events for French speakers!
Wednesday | January 11 | at 19:00
Guided tours and a lecture by journalist Richard Dremon, an expert in the Geo-politics of the Middle East.
Guided tour in the exhibition In the Valley of David and Goliath
The Davids and the Goliaths of the Middle East – Then and Now.
Free with Museum admission.
Storytime – Mythologies of the Ancient World returns for a new season!
Twice a month, on Wednesdays, Starting on November 9th at 17:00
King Midas, Pandora, Atlanta the Brave and Jonah, Godess Inanna and many other figures from folklore and ancient myths will send your kids off on a quest full of imagination and inquisitiveness! Join us for a magical story time that will take place twice a month starting November 9th, until the end of March. Story time will take place in the galleries of the Museum. The ancient kingdoms of the Persian Empire, Ancient Greece, Canaan, and Ancient Egypt will be brought to life by the wonderful, and truly gifted, story teller Rivka Shabtai. Your child’s visit to the BLMJ also includes a tour, a creative workshop. Every participant will receive a copy of the myth or tale that our wonderful story teller narrates that week.
Ideal for children ages 4-8. The program will be in Hebrew. Price: The cost per meeting is 22 NIS per child, three kids at a special price of 55 NIS and adults at 22 NIS. Full program ticket 220 NIS. A child with a subscription to the Museum entrance for free!
You can purchase tickets via phone: 02-5611066, Please RSVP.
Lectures
Wednesdays | 19:30 | Free with Museum admission
4/1/17- The Six Chamber Gate and Shrine Gate at Lachish, Sa’ar Ganor, Israel Antiquities Authority, Hebrew
11/1/17- “In Those Days There Was No King in Israel,” Really? Prof. Israel Rozenson, Shaanan College, Hebrew
18/1/17- New Revelations and Discoveries from Tel Gezer, Dr. Tsvika Tsuk, Israel Nature and Parks Authority, Hebrew
25/1/17- New Exhibition Opening
Gods, Heroes and Mortals in Ancient Greece Details to follow
Lost at the Museum – Self Guided Activity for the Whole Family
Every Saturday | 10:00-14:00
A fascinating family activity in search of treasures of the ancient world.
Royalty and wizardry invites you on a spectacular journey in search of lost heirlooms! Using an Adventure Book and a special map, we will look for shiny jewelry and hunting tools that have disappeared in the Museum and discover ancient spells and mysterious papyrus writings.
At the Magic Hut we will help the wizard find his magical artefacts! Special seals which he made into talismans, demon traps for protection, ancient incantations and papyrus scrolls hidden away in the museum and reveled through encrypted writings and secret missions. Join the journey of the wizard in search of his lost artefacts!
Tickets: Museum admission is free for kids! Price for activity: 25 NIS.
Celebrate your next event with us!
Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Conferences, Corporate Events and Receptions
Hold your next event at the Museum and enjoy a unique atmosphere and a once in a lifetime experience including private tours of the Museum and excellent catering. Exclusive use of the Museum, auditorium, reception halls and the Biblical Garden can all be made available just for you.
For further information and reservations: events@blmj.org
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Gifts for the holidays * Jewelry * Judaica * Games * Unique replicas of museum exhibits * Catalogues and book * Gifts for homes and offices
Contact us: shop@blmj.org | www.blmj.org/catalog/ | www.facebook.com/BLMJ.Shop
Permanent Exhibition
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem houses one of the most important collections of ancient Near Eastern artifacts, from the dawn of civilization to the period of the Talmud. The exhibits shed a light on the world of the peoples of the Bible.
Classic gems
Classic works of art which illustrate the influence of Hellenistic culture on Italian art, during the classic period.
Roman Fresco Room
A collection which is the only one of its kind in Israel, displaying classic Roman Frescos originating from the villas of the suburbs of Pompei, Italy. Viewing by request only.
DIONYSUS: Wine & Divine
A brief encounter with the god of wine, intoxication and ecstasy, and his frenzied entourage in this display of enchanting artifacts, many of which are being exhibited for the first time.
Price: 22-44 NIS. Tel: 02-5611066. Address: 21 Stephen Wise, Museum Row, Jerusalem.
- Daily guided tours of the Permanent Exhibition, free with admission:
Sunday – Friday English 10:30, Hebrew 11:00
Additional tour on Wednesdays English 17:30, Hebrew 18:00
Saturday Hebrew 11:30
- Audio guides of the Permanent Exhibition in Hebrew and English, for self-tours of the Museum
- Reserve tours in additional languages and for groups in advance: contact@blmj.org
General Information
The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem (BLMJ), located on Museum Row in the heart of the modern cultural center of Jerusalem, is a museum of archeology and history. The museum is considered to be the only one in the world designed according to a biblical perspective, displaying the history of lands and nations mentioned in the Bible, such as the Babylonians, the Persians and the Egyptians. The permanent collection houses thousands of artefacts which reveal thousands of years of history, from the dawn of civilization to the Early Christian Era, making up one of the most important and fascinating collections in the field. Founded in 1992 by the late Dr. Elie Borowski and his wife Batya, the Bible Lands Museum’s extensive collection of ancient art and archaeology helps visitors gain a more intimate understanding of biblical history and the heritage of the Bible. BLMJ has earned international acclaim as a universal center for cultural and educational programming. It leads innovative tours for school children, presents weekly lectures, and offers a variety of courses for adults. The Museum is a vibrant cultural institution offering creative programs for families, changing exhibitions and a rich array of activities throughout the year.
21 Stefan Wise St., Museum Row
- Admission fees – Adults: 44 NIS. Child (5-18)/Student/Soldier/Disabled/New Oleh/Senior Citizen: 22 NIS. Senior Citizen (non-Israeli): 35 NIS.
Wednesdays from 4 PM and Saturdays – free admission for kids! Curtesy of the Friends of the Museum.
- Please note: Parking arrangements have been changed in the shared parking lot of the BLMJ and the Israel Museum – only visitors to the museums will be allowed to park and will be asked to present museum entrance tickets upon leaving the parking lot.
- Enjoy special discounts on museum entrance fees. Bring your paid ticket receipt from the BLMJ to the Israel Museum or the Bloomfield Science Museum, to receive discounts on entrance within the same week.
All Museum programs are subject to change.
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