Ein Harod museum of art

Ein Harod Museum of Art is an art museum in Ein Harod, Israel, displaying works by Jewish artists and Israeli folk art. The building uses natural light through a window system to illuminate the exhibition spaces during the day, and includes an outdoor sculpture garden alongside the indoor galleries.

The museum was founded in 1937 by painter Chaim Atar and began as a small art corner in his wooden studio. It later developed into its own building and became important for the artistic growth of the region.

The museum displays works by Jewish artists from the Diaspora and Israeli folk art, reflecting different forms of creative expression. These collections tell stories of people and their artistic traditions across generations.

Visitors can enjoy guided tours and educational workshops while exploring indoor and outdoor areas. The best time to visit is morning or late afternoon, when natural light displays the artworks particularly well.

The museum's architecture was designed by Shmuel Bickels and later influenced international architects such as Louis Kahn and Renzo Piano. This influence shows how a small museum in a regional community shaped global design trends.

Location: Ein Harod

Inception: 1937

Founders: Chaim Atar

Architects: Shmuel Bickels

Website: http://museumeinharod.org.il

GPS coordinates: 32.56111,35.39333

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:20