The Temple Institute: Contact Us

The Institute's exhibition halls are open to the public Sunday - Thursday from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM (last entrance 4:15 PM), and Fridays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (last entrance 11:15 AM)... See the Tzitz - the new golden crown of the High Priest... visit the golden menora in its new location, next to the Yehudah Halevi Stairway leading to the Western Wall Plaza...

Contact us by email.

Exhibition Halls:
19 Misgav Ladach Street

Offices:
36 Misgav Ladach Street
Jewish Quarter, Old City
Jerusalem 97500 Israel

Mailing Address:
The Temple Institute
PO Box 31876
Jerusalem, Israel 91317

Tel: 972-(0)2-6264545
Fax: 972-(0)2-6274529

International Department:
Rabbi Chaim Richman Director
Yitzchak Reuven Assistant Director
Samara Hendrickson Secretary

Tel: 972-(0)2-6242566
Fax: 972-(0)2-6242558

For more information, or to plan your visit in advance, email us

How to Reach Us

Directions to the Temple Institute

From the Western Wall (buses #1 & #2)

From the Western Wall plaza, walk up the stairs leading to the Jewish Quarter. (When you walk away from the Wall, the stairs are located diagonally to the left). The first street you will come to at the top of the stairs is Misgav Ladach Street. Turn right (past the cafe) and look for our sign, "Treasures of the Temple." (Note: if you take the stairs that are located directly in back of the Wall, next to the police station, then you will be making a left at the top of the stairs).

From the Jewish Quarter Parking Lot (bus #38)

Walk through the parking lot, passing the Sephardic Center on your right. Walk to the central square of the Jewish Quarter. Cross the square diagonally, passing the bank on your left. Continue walking down Tiferet Yisrael Street, passing the Bagel Shop on your right. At the cafe on the corner (at the end of the street), turn left. This is Misgav Ladach Street. Look for the sign, "Treasures of the Temple."

Exhibition Halls

The exhibition halls of the Temple Institute feature:

the vessels and instruments that have thus far been constructed for use in the rebuilt Holy Temple

a 25-minute audio-visual presentation

scale models of the Second Temple, the outer altar and the Ark of the Covenant

original oil paintings portraying daily life in the Holy Temple

Hebrew Artists House gift shop, specializing in publications, films, and educational materials about the Holy Temple

Visiting Hours and Tours

The Institute's exhibition halls are open to the public Sunday-Thursday from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM (last entrance 4:15 PM), and Fridays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (last entrance 11:15 AM).

Guided tours are available for groups. Whenever possible, reservations should be made in advance. For more information about tours or to place a reservation, email us.

Admission

Entrance fee for adults is 20 Shekels and 15 Shekels for children between the ages of 5 to 18. Senior Citizens pay 15 Shekels.

If you would like a private guide, there is an additional charge of 50 shekels if there are less than 10 participants. The tour is approximately 1 hour and includes a 30 minute film.

For groups larger than 10 participants, there is no extra charge for a private guide.

For groups of more than 20 participants, Adults pay 15 Shekels and children pay 12 Shekels.

There is a Family Rate of 90 Shekels.

It is advisable that groups make a reservation in advance. Additionally, both groups and individuals who would like a private guide should contact us in advance:

Telephone: 972-(0)2-6264545
Fax: 972-(0)2-6274529
email