Open House—Tel Aviv-Yafo City Museum

One building, three incarnations – a journey through the architectural history of the Tel Aviv-Yafo City Museum.

Join us for a guided tour of a building that began life in 1925 as a luxury hotel designed by architect Moshe Cherner, later became Tel Aviv’s City Hall, and exactly one year ago, entered a new chapter as the Tel Aviv-Yafo City Museum.

The tour will explore how the building’s location—perched on a hill in the heart of the city’s cultural and business center—influenced its design, highlight its distinctive neo-classical style, discuss its renovation and preservation in 2009 to mark Tel Aviv’s centennial, and offer a behind-the-scenes peak at the making of a new museum—a home for city residents.

What’s in the program?
A guided tour of the building focusing on its architectural history, behind-the-scenes stories, and overview of the museum’s community-driven vision and how it connects to residents across the city.

When?
Thursday, May 15, 2025, 10:30–11:45 | 12:30–13:45
Friday, May 16, 2025, 10:30–11:45 | 12:30–13:45
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10:30–11:45 | 12:30–13:45

Where?
Tel Aviv-Yafo City Museum, 27 Bialik Street

Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes

Tickets and advanced registration is required.

The event will be documented and shared on social media.

Please note:
The tour is part of Open House Tel Aviv and is free of charge, but space is limited to 25 participants per tour, and advance registration is required. Visitors who didn't register for the tour are welcome to visit the museum with a regular admission ticket.