Comments on: Bible Lands Museum: The history behind the Bible

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 16:57:53 +0000

In reply to Kendall K. Down. I agree. It's not nearly as flashy, but it is user friendly. And they're right across a parking lot from each other.

By: Kendall K. Down

Kendall K. Down — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:50:22 +0000

Unfortunately I’ve only been to the museum once – and as hinted at, that was because the Israel Museum was closed and I had to do something with my tour group. I can highly recommend it. It doesn’t have the high profile artefacts of its neighbour, but it is much more visitor-friendly (even allowing photography when I was there). You can’t miss out the Israel Museum, but if you can possibly squeeze it in, do visit the Bible Lands Museum.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sat, 27 May 2017 20:28:48 +0000

In reply to Penny. I agree. I find it hard to explain Yad Vashem. I think sometimes people don't go because they fear it'll just be a chronicle of the Holocaust, and they don't want to feel depressed/distressed/guilty on their holiday. I understand that, yet I think it's more than that. And also that confronting those feelings is important.

By: Penny

Penny — Sat, 27 May 2017 20:16:52 +0000

Somehow, I missed this one, along with the Israel Museum on my last visit to Jerusalem. I want to take them both in, but will take your advice and make sure I don’t miss the Israel Museum again. Good recommendation for the Tower of David. The museum and Light Spectacular are worth the time and admission charge. As for Nad Vashem, it is a must. There are just no words to describe what you will see and feel.