Israel MuseumvsMuseum on the Seam
Both are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Israel Museum ranks significantly better than Museum on the Seam. Israel Museum scores 91 with recommendations from 4 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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
Museum on the Seam Frommer's Lonely Planet
4 Chel Handasa Street, Jerusalem, Israel
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Frommer's "The museum hosts special education groups daily from 9am to 3pm, but call ahead to confirm, as this can change." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Conflict, prejudice, racism (and occasional coexistence) are on display at the Museum on the Seam , a socio-political/contemporary-art museum that pulls no punches." Full review
