Rockefeller Archeological Museum
Museum Archaeological museum exhibiting Levantine artifacts from biblical periods
An archaeological museum in East Jerusalem housing artifacts from excavations across the southern Levant. Scholars and visitors study Near Eastern antiquities and regional material culture displays.
The Rockefeller Archaeological Museum (originally the Palestine Archaeological Museum) is an archaeological museum in Jerusalem that opened in 1938. It was funded by John D. Rockefeller Jr. and built during the British Mandate period.
Galleries contain artifacts from archaeological excavations across the Levant, spanning prehistoric periods through the Byzantine era. Large finds such as stone monuments, ossuaries and architectural fragments are among the museum’s primary displays.
The museum was constructed in the 1930s with Rockefeller funding and inaugurated in 1938 to house objects recovered under systematic excavations in the Mandate era. Its collections reflect archaeological work carried out across the region in the early 20th century.
Located in Jerusalem near the Old City, the museum sits within the urban fabric of the city and is positioned to serve researchers and the visiting public interested in the archaeology of the Levant.
How to Get to Rockefeller Archeological Museum #
Located near Jerusalem’s Old City; reachable on foot from central East Jerusalem neighborhoods and by local bus. Visitors should consult local tourist information for the latest access and opening details.
Tips for Visiting Rockefeller Archeological Museum #
- The museum is best paired with a walk through East Jerusalem's old streets to place finds in their urban and historical context.
- Photography policies and security may be strict; visitors should check rules on-site and be prepared for bag checks.
Best Time to Visit Rockefeller Archeological Museum #
Combine a museum visit with neighboring Old City sites; check opening times before planning.
Weather & Climate near Rockefeller Archeological Museum #
Rockefeller Archeological Museum's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (105 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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