Israel Museum Ranks 16th Globally, Surpassing the Louvre
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The Israel Museum in Jerusalem has been ranked 16th among the world's top 100 museums for 2026 by the German guide Worth a Journey, surpassing the Louvre. It is the only Israeli institution on the list and ranks third in the Middle East. The guide praised its archaeological wing, Judaica, and the Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls.
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- The Israel Museum in Jerusalem ranked 16th in the 2026 "100 Best Museums in the World" list.
- The Jerusalem museum's ranking surpassed that of the Louvre, which placed 31st.
- It is the only Israeli institution included in the prestigious global ranking.
- The Israel Museum secured third place regionally in the Middle East.
- The ranking was compiled by the German guide Worth a Journey based on data and inspector visits.
The Israel Museum in Jerusalem has achieved a significant international recognition, securing the 16th position in the 2026 "100 Best Museums in the World" ranking compiled by the German guide Worth a Journey. This places the Jerusalem institution ahead of renowned European museums, including the Louvre in Paris, which ranked 31st, the Vatican Museums at 67th, and the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands at 69th. The Israel Museum was the sole representative from its country in this prestigious list. Regionally, it earned third place in the Middle East, behind Turkey's Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum (6th globally) and Egypt's Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza (15th globally). The top spot in the global ranking was claimed by the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, followed by the Prado Museum in Madrid and Denmark's Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg and the Vienna Museum of Art History also made it into the top five. The ranking evaluated 100 major institutions from 37 countries. Experts specifically praised the Israel Museum's extensive archaeological wing, its unique Judaica collections, and the Shrine of the Book, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls. The guide recommends visitors allocate at least a full day for their visit. Worth a Journey, based in Munich, describes itself as an independent publication. Its ranking methodology combines digital data analysis with on-site inspector visits, and the exact calculation formula remains confidential, with the publishers stating that rankings are not for sale.