The Herzl Museum, Jerusalem – Visitors Guide
The Herzl Museum in Jerusalem tells the story of Theodor Herzl and his contributions to the establishment of the state of Israel.
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Map
The Herzl Museum is located on Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, near the interchange of Shderot Herzl and Ha Zikaron Street.
Directions for drivers: Link to Waze and Link to Google Maps
Directions for public transport: Link to Moovit
Interactive map of the area:
On the following map of Mount Herzl, you can see the entrance to Mount Herzl (#1), the museum (#2), and the Herzl Tomb (#4).
Directions
There are paid parking places near the entrance to Mount Herzl. But on our latest visit, we used public transport, so we took the light rail to Mount Herzl station. From the station, it is a three-minute walk to Mount Herzl’s entrance.
Opening Hours of the Museum
Sunday – Thursday: 08:30 – 18:00
Friday: 08:30 – 12:20
Note: to visit the museum, you must book a tour on the official site. If you cannot find a slot on the requested date or tours in the requested language, you can contact them.
Contact Information
Phone: 02-6321515 or *2483
Email: museum@wzo.org.il
Entrance Fee
Adult: 30 NIS
Child or senior citizen: 24 NIS
Opening hours and ticket prices were updated in August 2025. In any case, recheck the official site before visiting.
Coupons
You can purchase discounted tickets through many websites, and you can find the complete list on the official site (when buying tickets). Here are several examples:
- cpnclub – 25 NIS per adult and 19 NIS per child.
- MAX – starting from 17 NIS per ticket.
- HTZone – starting from 5 NIS per ticket.
- Teachers Association – 20 NIS per adult and 15 NIS per child.
- American Express – 1 +1 per point.
Tour at The Herzl Museum
We ordered tickets for the 10:30 tour on a weekday in August. Museums are a good option for hot summer days since they are air-conditioned. Moreover, this tour is suited for families (I would say for kids starting elementary school, or maybe even a little younger).
We met our guide, and she started telling us about Herzl. Did you know that he was a lawyer? Most lawyers aspired to become judges, but he understood that as a jew, he would not be a judge. Saddened by that, he returned to his old love, writing.
His short stories were relatively successful. And he was offered a journalist position in Paris. In Paris, he saw the Dreyfus affair. He was used to antisemitism in Austria. But France had a humanist image, and despite that, there was plenty of antisemitism. Seeing the situation, Herzl understood that assimilation of Jews into European society was not an option.
Following that realization, Herzl wrote a booklet called “The Jewish State”. This booklet became very popular and was translated into many languages. And in 1897, he organized the First Zionist Congress in Basel.
Herzl spent all his family’s fortune to meet with leaders all around the world in an attempt to persuade them to support the creation of a Jewish state. But despite all his efforts, he had limited success. And though none of the leaders supported him, his idea continued to live and became a reality fifty years later.
Herzl died at the age of 44 due to heart failure. He was buried in Vienna. But in his will, Herzl asked to be buried in the Jewish state when it would be created. And in 1949, his remains were moved to Israel, and he was buried on Mount Herzl.
After the tour, we decided to make a short stroll on Mount Herzl.
It took us about five minutes to reach Herzl’s tomb. But since it was a very hot day, we decided to return to the light train station.
How Much Time Does a Typical Visit Take?
The duration of the tour at the Herzl Museum is one hour.
Special Events
During summer vacation, and maybe on other occasions, the museum holds different events and workshops. You can find additional details at the official site.
Summary
The tour at the Herzl Museum was a delightful experience. It was relatively short and included many movie clips, making it suitable for families. My children, aged six and a teenager, both enjoyed the visit. We all loved the tour. However, since it is brief, I recommend combining it with visits to other nearby attractions. For additional options, see: Jerusalem.
Have you ever been to the Herzl Museum? Tell us about your experience in the comments below.
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