ANU Museum of the Jewish People

ANU Museum of the Jewish People, at 15 Klausner Street on the Tel Aviv University campus in Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, tells the story of Jewish communities and culture across history and around the world. The museum, formerly known as Beit Hatfutsot, reopened under the ANU name after a major redesign, and it focuses on personal stories, traditions, food, music, language, humor and faith rather than on a single timeline. Exhibits combine multimedia installations, interactive displays, films, artifacts and scale models, and many are designed to be explored by following a theme rather than a fixed route. Visitors typically encounter galleries on identity, belonging, family, community and the connections between Jewish life in different countries. Headphones and audio guides are available in several languages, and many displays have bilingual or multilingual text. A visit usually lasts two to three hours, and the museum is large enough that selecting two or three themes works better than trying to see everything. Opening hours are generally Sunday to Wednesday from 10:00AM to 5:00PM, Thursday often until 8:00PM, and Friday from 10:00AM to 2:00PM, but hours should be verified at anumuseum.org.il before traveling. Adult admission is about 54 ILS, and children under five enter free. Weekday mornings are the quietest period, while school groups can fill the galleries on some days. The museum sits on a green campus a ten-minute walk from Tel Aviv University train station, so it can be paired with the nearby Eretz Israel Museum for a full museum day in Ramat Aviv. The building is modern, air-conditioned and laid out with clear signage. A cafe and shop are on site. Photography is usually allowed in most galleries without flash, though signs near specific exhibits should be followed.