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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
in Arts & Entertainment, on the 22nd of July 2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

View of main buildings and sculpture at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

Historic Passover Haggadot on display the at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

View of Jerusalem through sculpture housed at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

Shrine of the Book, housing the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls, and an Israeli flag at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

Newly-installed sculpture at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, reflects the earth and sky after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

View of the 2nd Cent. Dead Sea Scrolls at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

Shrine of the Book complex housing the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

ID: 393445
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

An illuminated Jewish marriage contract (Ketuba) at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

ID: 393442
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

View of main buildings and sculpture at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

ID: 393441
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

View of main buildings and sculpture at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

ID: 393440
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

View of Jerusalem via a hole in an outdoor sculpture at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

ID: 393439
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

View of two pieces of sculpture at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

ID: 393438
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

View of two pieces of sculpture at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

ID: 393436
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

Workmen finishing repairs and upgrades at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

"The Big Apple" sculpture at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

ID: 393435
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

Worker at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, completing repairs after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation. In the background is the Shrine of the Book, which houses the ancient Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest surviving Biblical Era documents.

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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

50:1 scale stone model of Jerusalem in 66 CE (AD) at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

ID: 393432
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

Woman looks at a display of Jewish ritual jewelery at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

Sunset and fountains at The Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

The Shrine of the Book housing the Dead Sea Scrolls at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

ID: 393056
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

Installation sculpture reflects the earth and sky at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, after a three-year, $100,000.000 renovation.

ID: 393054
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010

A "sundrop" at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem.

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After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010
After three years and 100 million U.S. dollars, the Israel Museum, founded in 1965, is about to pull the wraps off a near-total renovation. Jerusalem, Israel. 22/07/2010