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Visiting ANU – Museum of the Jewish People
On the Tel Aviv University campus, the museum formerly known as Beit Hatfutsot tells the story of Jewish communities worldwide through multimedia galleries, scale models of synagogues and sections on identity, culture and migration.
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Quick answer
ANU – Museum of the Jewish People is a museum in Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv. Allow 2–3 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Museum
- Area
- Ramat Aviv
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history and rainy day
- Best months
- December–February
About ANU – Museum of the Jewish People
On the Tel Aviv University campus, the museum formerly known as Beit Hatfutsot tells the story of Jewish communities worldwide through multimedia galleries, scale models of synagogues and sections on identity, culture and migration. It reopened after a major expansion and is one of the largest museums of its kind.
Tip: Combine it with the Eretz Israel Museum, a short walk away in Ramat Aviv.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Ramat Aviv.
Best time to visit ANU – Museum of the Jewish People
ANU – Museum of the Jewish People is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- January: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 12 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- February: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- December: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
ANU – Museum of the Jewish People is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Old Jaffa and Carmel Market.
- No. 11 of the 19 sights in our Tel Aviv things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Tel Aviv.
Near ANU – Museum of the Jewish People
Also in Ramat Aviv, so you can walk between them:
- Eretz Israel Museum — 2 hours, mid-priced
If you like ANU – Museum of the Jewish People
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art — Rothschild and the city centre, 2–3 hours
- Sarona — Rothschild and the city centre, 1–2 hours
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at ANU – Museum of the Jewish People?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Eretz Israel Museum nearby, it fits a half-day in Ramat Aviv.
+Is ANU – Museum of the Jewish People free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit ANU – Museum of the Jewish People?
December–February, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Combine it with the Eretz Israel Museum, a short walk away in Ramat Aviv.
+Do I need to book ANU – Museum of the Jewish People in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.