2011 Summer Performances for Children at the Museum for Islamic Art

(The museum will be closed on the ninth of Av.)

Monday“Scarecrow”: Storytelling in cooperation with the childrenA tale by Levin Kipnis tells a story of Grandmother Yocheved who lovingly raised vegetables in her garden.

Tuesday“Petrushka”: A doll’s journey of adventure in the Train TheaterAnais Limbus’s work inspired by Igor Stravinsky. Immediately after Michael leaves for school, Petrushka the puppet comes alive and embarks on a wild journey.

Wednesday“Adon Kalfon’s Magic Show”: a musical magic show for the whole family by Adon Kalfon, including flying, disappearing, and reappearing objects, telepathy, and a special surprise hiding in the magic box.

Thursday“The Dream is a Great Painter”, Siegel’s legendary theaterSongs and Stories by Leah GoldbergThis performance includes poems, stories, rhymes, music and play with costumes and stage makeup taken from works of Leah Goldberg. The show is conducted with help from children in the audience.

Workshops for children:Every day, a creative workshop will be held during the following times:

Monday through Thursday, 10:00 – 15:00Friday 10:00 to 13:00There will be an additional charge for these workshops.

In these workshops, children can prepare special art projects such as a cuckoo clock, jewelry boxes, musical instruments, and more. These workshops are suitable for all ages and fun for the entire family.

Exhibitions:The permanent exhibition of Islamic artNine museum galleries arranged in chronological order show the art of Muslim culture. From the moment you enter the galleries until you leave, a complete picture of life will take you away to a different place and time.

Mystery of the Stolen TimeMuseum visitors are invited to enjoy the famous clock collection of David Slumons, containing over 180 rare watches. The collection has returned to the museum after a twenty-five year search.

Travels-to-Yemen-1987-to-2008-Photographs-by-Naftali-HilgerOpens on August 3, 2011

The museum is pleased to present photos from Yemen: its landscapes, wonderful architecture, people and the Jews who still live there as revealed through the camera lens of Naftali Hilger.

Museum hours during the summer:

Sunday, Monday, Wednesday – 10:00 to 15:00Tuesday and Thursday – 10:00 to 19:00Friday: 10:00 to 14:00Saturday: 10:00 to 16:00