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3 1 Temporary
7 DESIGN OF THE
Exhibition
8 Galleries SHRINE OF THE BOOK
These central galleries Inspired by the shape
2 can house up to three of the lids of the jars in
5 exhibitions at a time. which the scrolls were
Past highlights have found, the Shrine of the
7 Book is a landmark in
6 included exhibitions
9 of Picasso’s work, architectural design. The
white dome contrasts
0 Yemenite silverwork, with a black basalt wall,
Israel and the art of Venice’s referencing the battle
Museum 4 Jewish Ghetto. between the Sons of
Darkness and the Sons
of Light, as described in
the War Scroll. Jets of
water constantly spray
the dome’s exterior,
symbolizing the ritual
purity of the desert
community that wrote
the Dead Sea Scrolls
nearly 2,000 years ago.
Israeli Art
9
Exhibits here
present the works of
leading artists who have
been active in Israel
since the beginning of
the 20th century,
exploring their different
generations and varying
Gift Shops
Billy Rose
6 8 artistic styles.
Art Garden
There are two
Designed by artist Isamu stores selling high­
Noguchi, this blends quality gifts inspired by
Western sculpture with the museum’s collec­
elements from Japanese tions, including Judaica,
Zen gardens, with a jewelry, replicas, prints,
Jerusalem backdrop. and accessories.
NEED TO KNOW • Photography is not
MAP J5 • 11 Ruppin permitted in the galleries.
Blvd, West Jerusalem • There are two routes
• (02) 670 8811 • Egged in and out of the main
buses 7, 9, 14, & 35; bus galleries: one through
100 is a park-and-ride the Route of Passage and Jewish Art
service from Shapirim another via the open-air 0
and Life Wing
Interchange on Highway 1 Carter Promenade. Presenting the culture
to the Knesset across the • Mansfeld, a dairy café, and art of the Jewish
street • www.imjnet.org.il
has three branches with diaspora from the Middle
Open 10am–5pm Sat– some outdoor seating. Ages to the present day,
Mon, Wed, & Thu; 4–9pm At the main entrance, this wing (above) show­
Tue; 10am–2pm Fri Modern serves non- cases both sacred and
Adm vegetarian fare. secular elements of
Jewish civilization.

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