Weekends of Creativity and Renewal at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem

Fridays–Saturdays | May 8–9, 15–16, 29–30, 2026 | Museum opening Hours: 10:00 – 14:00 

Free admission to the museum, courtesy of Bank Hapoalim | advance registration required

The Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem invites you to celebrate the season of spring and harvest with a series of unique events. Join us on a journey in the footsteps of wheat and grain—essential staples of the ancient world and enduring symbols of renewal today – free admission! Courtesy of Bank Hapoalim.

In antiquity, the harvest was more than just a date on the agricultural calendar—it was a season of gratitude and communal celebration. Under the banner of “Wheat Season,” the museum invites you to three special weekends connecting ancient traditions with the spirit of Shavuot and the historic pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

What awaits you at the museum?

Children’s Creative Workshop
Saturdays | May 9, 16, 30 | 10:00 – 13:00
An open, hands-on workshop where children can create and explore, using a variety of materials inspired by the symbols of the harvest.
“The Grain Quest” – Family Discovery Kit
A self-guided adventure for curious families. Solve riddles as you journey through the galleries to uncover ancient secrets of wheat and grain.
For ages 5–10

Guided Tours
Tours for Adults
Fridays | May 8, 15, 29 | 10:00 – 14:00

Guided Tours of the New Exhibition: “As Soon as the War Is Over”
Hebrew: 10:15, 12:00 | Arabic: 12:30
War has been a constant in human existence, particularly in our region. The new exhibition explores the concept of war through historical narratives: What defines victory? What is the fate of the defeated? What lies between war and peace—and what does hope look like?
Through ancient perspectives, the exhibition invites reflection on the realities we face today.

“Wheat Season” – Grain and Ritual in the Ancient World
Fridays: Hebrew 11:00 | English 11:30
Saturdays: Hebrew 11:30
Explore how grain served as the backbone of ancient economy and culture. This tour traces the harmony between nature’s cycles and the human calendar—from the fields of Egypt and Canaan to the traditions of the Omer and Shavuot.

“Offering of the Land” – Self-Guided Tour
A unique self-guided tour discussing wheat, dates, and wine. Discover selected artifacts and uncover the story of grain in the ancient Near East through a fresh perspective.