Islamic Museum, Islamic art museum in Old City, Jerusalem
The Islamic Museum is an art museum dedicated to Islamic heritage located in the Old City of Jerusalem near Al-Aqsa Mosque. It houses artifacts spanning ten historical periods within a restored medieval building.
The building originated as a 12th-century structure built by the Knights Templar and was later converted into a school. Over time it transformed into the museum it is today, reflecting multiple uses throughout different eras.
The museum displays Quranic manuscripts featuring varied calligraphy styles and decorative techniques from different Islamic periods and regions. Visitors can observe how writing traditions and artistic approaches evolved across these centuries.
The museum is located within the Al-Aqsa compound and can be visited during regular opening hours. Guided tours in multiple languages are available throughout the week to help visitors understand the collections.
The museum preserves copper soup kettles from the Haseki Sultan Imaret and surviving sections of Saladin's Minbar that endured a fire in 1969. These rare pieces offer insight into daily life and craftmanship of earlier times.
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