MOTJ - Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem

Welcome, The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem is now welcoming visitors.

Exhibitions

We invite you to a journey of observation, learning, and inspiration through two powerful exhibitions

‘06:29 – From Darkness to Light’ is a profoundly moving production by the Museum of Tolerance, unveiling the unfathomable depths of evil that occurred on October 7th, alongside the extraordinary mutual support demonstrated by citizens of Israel and Jews in the diaspora since.

‘Documenting Israel: 75 Years of Vision’

The tour combines the renowned 'Magnum Photos' exhibition documenting Israeli society from before the establishment of the state to the modern era.

Love in the Shadow of War: The Power of Love – Photographic Testimony

The photography exhibition “Love in the Shadow of War”, created for Tu B’Av, presents eight portraits of couples whose love stories blossomed amid the Swords of Iron War. Within a reality of fear, loss, and uncertainty, these couples found rare moments of closeness, connection, and love.

The exhibition is both a direct continuation of the Museum's permanent exhibition, “06:29 – From Darkness to Light” which shares the testimonies of 35 courageous women who survived the horrors of October 7th and also reflects the beginning of love and renewal.

Notable Events

October 20, 2025

A Day of Celebration and Strength

The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem was honored to host 50 bar and bat mitzvah celebrants from the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization (IDFWO) for a day filled with meaning, music, and joy.

September 9, 2025

Red, White, and Blue in Jerusalem: MOTJ’s Independence Day Gala Rocks On

Despite sirens briefly piercing the Jerusalem night on September 9—a stark reminder of a country still at war—inside the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, the mood was defiant and joyful.

September 11, 2025

A Torah Scroll Dedicated in Memory of the Victims of October 7 at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem

The families of Norelle and Roya Manzuri and Amit Cohen – who were brutally murdered by Hamas near Kibbutz Re’im – held a deeply moving ceremony at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem.

Past Events

December 2, 2025

Global Chess Champions Converge at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Masters arrived at the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, and the tension on the boards was palpable. Top players from Israel, India, and Russia faced off in high-stakes battles of strategy, skill, and nerves, all with their eyes on the $140,000 grand prize.

October 31, 2025

MOTJ Hosts 400 Women From Momentum, Giving a Voice to Jewish Mothers Everywhere

For two years, Tammy Braslavski lived every mother’s worst nightmare. Her 19-year-old son, Rom Braslavski, was taken hostage during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks at the Supernova desert rave. Working as a security guard, he had risked his own safety to save others as terrorists swept through the party. After 738 harrowing days in captivity, Rom was released on October 13, 2025, as part of a U.S.-brokered effort to end the war in Gaza.

October 29, 2025

My Brother in My Heart: When Art Becomes a Language of Healing

On Wednesday night, October 29, the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem was transformed into a powerful celebration of young artistic expression. Hundreds of guests—families, educators, and community members—filled the museum’s atrium for an event organized by the My Brother in My Heart organization.

Tours

Every Thursday - Friday

Between Beit Hillel and Beit Shammai - Hebrew Language Guided Tour

Join us on our new tour, “Between Beit Hillel and the Beit Shammai,” an exciting journey through Jerusalem’s historic alleyways. The tour will explore the culture of controversy, from the distant past to the hottest issues of our time.

Photo: Tzachi Kraus

New Opening Hours

We are pleased to announce new opening hours:

Sunday - Friday

A guided tour of the museum exhibitions in English will be held at 12:00

Please Note

The museum will be closed to visitors on Thursday 12/4 and Friday 12/5

Join Our Community

Join our journey towards a more tolerant future, built on mutual understanding and mutual respect.

June 12, 2025

“Viva la Libertad!”: Israel Embraces President Javier Milei at Genesis Prize Ceremony

“I am not a Jew,” Milei said in his speech, “but this does not prevent me from feeling like the history of the Jewish people is also my history.”

Photo: Tzachi Kraus

The Vision

The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem is located in the holy city of three major religions. Dedicated to promoting tolerance and human dignity, the museum shares lessons from world history and universal Jewish values, while creating powerful dialogue between individuals from all cultures and religions.

"An international Lighthouse for Human Dignity"

What we do

An "international embassy" for peace, the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem strengthens Israel's reputation across the world, while building bridges between diverse cultures and religions.

Under our "open tent," individuals from all walks of life will gather and enact change based on shared universal values. Together, they will challenge racism, antisemitism, discrimination, stereotypes, hatred, and acts of verbal and physical violence – and create a better tomorrow.

The Building

The Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem is a place where individuals from across the world gather, converse openly, and feel at home.

With its four open walls that fill the space with light, visitors immediately feel welcomed and at ease. The museum is in the shape of a dove, representing its pursuit of peace and hope for a better future. The building's focal point is the monumental crisscrossed staircase, emphasizing that true tolerance and understanding come from engagement, listening to one another, and immersing ourselves in others' perspectives.

“The Jerusalem Museum of Tolerance will contribute significantly to this multi-faceted city and represent the moral values that guided the people of Zion throughout the ages."

Shimon Peres,Former President of the State of Israel, and Nobel Laureate

"There is no better place on earth to continue the mission of the Museum of Tolerance than Jerusalem...If the mission of hope is embraced there, it can be proclaimed everywhere."

Bill Clinton,Former President of the United States

"We must invest all resources at our disposal in an effort to build bridges to bring people closer together and increase mutual understanding...I pay tribute to all those participating in the task of setting up this Museum, for their dedication to the vitally important goal of promoting tolerance in this land of ours."

Reuven Rivlin,Former President of the State of Israel