Overview
The Tel Aviv Museum of Art is No. 77 in The Art Newspaper's survey of the world's most visited art museums, with 1,000,096 visitors in 2025, down 5% on 2024. Founded in 1932, it moved to its main building on Shaul HaMelech Boulevard in 1971.
The angular Herta and Paul Amir Building, designed by Preston Scott Cohen and opened in 2011, added large galleries around a spiralling atrium called the Lightfall. The collection covers European and Israeli art from the 19th century to today.
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings are the quietest. Opening hours change during the week and on Friday; check the official website.
Highlights & collections
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The Lightfall
The Amir Building's tall, twisting atrium, lit from above.
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Impressionist and modern masters
Works by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Chagall, Picasso and others.
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Israeli art
A broad survey of Israeli art from the early 20th century to the present.
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Sculpture garden
Outdoor sculpture between the museum's buildings.
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Temporary exhibitions
Changing exhibitions of contemporary art, photography, architecture and design.
Getting there
The museum is at 27 Shaul HaMelech Boulevard, next to the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center. Buses stop nearby, and Tel Aviv HaShalom railway station is about 15 minutes' walk away.
Visiting tips
- Tickets & hours
- Buy tickets online or at the museum. Check the official website for prices and hours.
- Time needed
- Two to three hours.
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel (ILS). Cards are accepted almost everywhere.
- Visa & entry
- Citizens of visa-exempt countries, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia and EU countries, must apply online for an ETA-IL electronic travel authorisation before travelling. Check the rules for your nationality.
Official information: Tel Aviv Museum of Art (official website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.
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