Like so many other museums in Israel, the core collection originated from the private collection of it's founder - Elie Borowski. Being an international dealer in ancient art, Dr. Borowski was able to amass a unique collection of ancient treasures.
Inside the museum, there are twenty galleries that feature the various civilizations that lived in the Middle East. One exhibit of particular interest to me is the gallery dedicated to the history of writing. It contains hieroglyphics, cuneiform, and other ancient texts. Many different cultures are featured in the museum's collection, including the: Sumerians, Canaanites, Assyrians, Philistines, Romans, Christians, and of course the Jews.
The museum also has collection of musical instruments that would have been used in the Holy Temple. To complement the museum's love of music, they host Saturday night concerts that showcase ethnic music. Visitors can enjoy performances from flamenco artists to Yemenite percussion ensembles.
Location:
25 Granot Street (across the parking lot from the Israel Museum)
Tel: 972-2-5611066
