In Hebrew, the Diaspora Museum is called Beit Hatfutsot, also known as the Museum of the Jewish People. The unique and innovative museum focuses on the history, culture and faith of the Jewish people. The purpose of the museum is to tell the ongoing story of the Jewish people, strengthen Jewish identity, serve as the central place for Jewish education and foster understanding of the Jewish people and support for Israel as the Jewish state.

Highlights of the Diaspora Museum in the Holy Land

One of the most exciting opportunities afforded by this museum is that visitors may explore their own family history during an in-depth, guided educational tour. A digital database enables anyone to search a family tree, name origin or history of a former Jewish community.

The Diaspora Museum is one of the largest museums in the world specializing in the history of the Jewish people. This Museum displays include photographs, documents, replicas of artifacts, films, music, maps and scale models that tell the story of Jewish communities the time the tribes of Israel were exiled. The displays show life in synagogues, households, and workshops of Jews living around the world.

Also at the museum is an archival film collection of Jewish communities throughout the world and a vast collection of Jewish music.

Travelujah Tips

Beit Hatfutsot is located on the campus of Tel Aviv University, Klausner Street, in Ramat Aviv.

Entrance through Matatia Gate 2

Tel: 972 3 7457808

Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nearby Places of Interest

Jaffa

Useful Links

The Diaspora Museum (Beit Hatfutsot) http://www.bh.org.il/