Nahum Gutman Museum of Art

The Nahum Gutman Museum of Art in Neve Tzedek houses an extensive collection of works by the artist Nahum Gutman, featuring paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The exhibitions display Israeli landscapes and urban scenes from different time periods.

The museum occupies a building constructed in 1887 that served as a literary hub and home to renowned writers from 1907 to 1914. The structure was later restored and opened as a museum in 1998 to preserve Gutman's artistic legacy.

Gutman's paintings capture how people lived and moved through Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in the early-to-mid 20th century, revealing daily routines and neighborhood rhythms that shaped the city.

The northern wing preserves the building's original historic design, while the southern wing offers modern facilities with additional exhibition space. An on-site research library provides resources about Israeli art history for interested visitors.

Nahum Gutman was not only a painter but also an accomplished children's book illustrator, and the museum features many of these illustrations in its collections. This side of his work reveals a different artistic approach than his better-known paintings.

Location: Tel Aviv

Inception: 1998

Website: http://gutmanmuseum.co.il

GPS coordinates: 32.06101,34.76651

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:24