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UNESCO World Heritage site since 1981Tower of David Jerusalem Museum tickets: 55 ILS
Main adult ticket: Museum admission. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls.
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- Museum admissionIncludes the permanent exhibition, the moat, the Phasael Tower lookout and the citadel courtyard, plus guided tours in the museum when booked or available. Children 5 to 18 need a ticketChild 35 ILS55 ILS
- Students44 ILS
- Israeli senior citizens, and disabled visitors28 ILS
- Night experience: Night Spectacular or King David showChildren from 3 need a ticketChild 59 ILS69 ILS
- Combination ticket: museum plus a night experienceChild 83 ILS108 ILS
Main ticket 55 ILS (about US$18 · £13, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Children under 5. Jerusalem children and teens in 2026, and Israeli soldiers and active reservists.
Opening hours
Sunday 12pm to 5pm; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 5pm; Tuesday 9am to 8pm; Friday and Saturday 9am to 3pm.
Booking
The museum recommends buying tickets online before you arrive. The entrance pavilion is by Jaffa Gate, at the end of Mamilla Avenue. Prices from 1 January 2025.
World Heritage site
Part of Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls, on UNESCO's list since 1981. Listed as an exchange of ideas and rare evidence of a culture. It's on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
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Nearby
Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum?
The main adult ticket (Museum admission) costs 55 ILS, about US$18 · £13. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum for free?
Children under 5. Jerusalem children and teens in 2026, and Israeli soldiers and active reservists.
When is the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum open?
Sunday 12pm to 5pm; Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am to 5pm; Tuesday 9am to 8pm; Friday and Saturday 9am to 3pm.
Do you need to book Tower of David Jerusalem Museum tickets in advance?
The museum recommends buying tickets online before you arrive. The entrance pavilion is by Jaffa Gate, at the end of Mamilla Avenue. Prices from 1 January 2025.
Is the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls, on UNESCO's list since 1981, listed as an exchange of ideas and rare evidence of a culture.