Wilfrid Israel Museum, Heritage museum in HaZore'a, Israel
The Wilfrid Israel Museum is an art museum in HaZore'a housing collections from the ancient Far East, Near East, and Asia in modern exhibition spaces. The objects come from India, China, Thailand, Cambodia, and the region, displaying the artistic traditions of these areas.
The museum was established in 1951 based on the art collection of Wilfrid Israel, who died in 1943 during a mission to help persecuted people. His collection became the foundation of a place that preserves and shares these important works with the public.
The museum shows how people from different ancient cultures created their artworks and objects. Visitors can see how similar and yet distinct these cultures were as they move through the exhibitions.
The museum is located on Kibbutz HaZore'a and is reachable on most weekdays. It makes sense to check current opening times before visiting, as these can vary depending on the season.
The building was designed by architect Alfred Mansfeld and consciously fits into the landscape of the kibbutz. This design approach makes visiting the museum an experience that equally combines architecture and nature.
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