Joseph Bau House

The Joseph Bau House is a small museum in Tel Aviv that displays the creative work and life story of an Israeli graphic artist and designer. The collection includes paintings, drawings, photographs, and personal objects that document his artistic practice across different media.

During World War II, the artist used his expertise in lettering and typography while imprisoned at Plaszow concentration camp to create forged documents that helped fellow inmates escape. After the war, he relocated to Israel where he became a leading figure in the country's early graphic design movement.

The works on display come from one of Israel's pioneering graphic designers whose creative output shaped early Israeli visual communication. The space reflects how an artist's personal vision connected drawing, typography, and storytelling throughout his career.

The museum is small and compact, making visits typically short and allowing for close viewing of the works on display. Given the intimate size, visiting in quieter times helps you appreciate the space without feeling crowded or rushed.

Two silver rings made from a traded bread ration are displayed in the museum, used in a wedding ceremony between two prisoners in the concentration camp's women's barracks. These rings tell a remarkable story of personal dignity and hope maintained under impossible conditions.

Location: Tel Aviv

Inception: 1958

Founders: Hadasa Bau

Address: 9 Berdichevsky St

Website: http://josephbau.org

GPS coordinates: 32.07129,34.77984

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:02