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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,
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How to Reach Us
19 Misgav Ladach Street
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 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 & 38A)
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 restaurant on the corner (at the end of the street), turn left. This is Misgav Ladach Street. Look for the sign, "Treasures of the Temple".
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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 10-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/Reservations
Winter season:
- Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00 (Last entrance 16:15)
- Friday: 9:00 – 12:00 (Last entrance 11:15)
- Closed Saturday
Summer season:
- Sunday – Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00 (Last entrance 16:15)
- Friday: 9:00 – 13:00 (Last entrance 12:15)
- Closed Saturday
- Each day, Sun - Thurs at 3:15 we offer a guided tour in English throughout the summer months.
Holidays:
- Passover and Sukkot: First and last days closed, Intermediate days: 9:00 – 21:00
- Chanukah: 9:00 – 3:00 (Last entrance 14:15), Friday: 9:00 – 12:00 (Last entrance 11:15)
- Fast Days: 9:00 – 3:00 (Last entrance 14:15)
- Purim, Yom Ha'azmaut, Fast Day 9th of Av: Closed
Guided tours are available for groups. Whenever possible, reservations should be made in advance. For more information about tours or to place a reservation, us.
Admission
Entrance fee at the door:
- Adults: 25 Shekels
- Children (5 - 18): 20 Shekels
- Senior Citizens (65 years plus): 20 Shekels.
- If you wish to be taken through the Exhibition by a guide, there is an additional charge of 70 shekels if there are less than 20 participants.
- The tour is approximately 40 minutes and includes a 10 minute film.
Group Rates (Booked in advance)
For groups larger than 20 participants, there is no extra charge for a private guide.
Prices (applying to reservations made in advance):
- Adults: 18 Shekels
- Children (ages 5 - 18) and seniors (65 years plus): 15 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)2-626-4545
Fax: 972-(0)627-4529
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