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Development Plans
Beit Hatfutsot is in the process of implementing an extensive development plan, in order to position the museum as a leading international Jewish museum.
The development plan was prepared in 2008, and was made possible thanks to the generosity and initiative of the NADAV FOUNDATION headed by Mr. Leonid Nevzlin, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Beit Hatfutsot. The development plan was created with the expertise and guidance of leading strategic management consulting firm, "Shaldor," in order to help the museum face the challenges of the 21st century.
New Core Exhibition
As part of the development plan, the core exhibition will be completely redone both in content and in form. The New Core Exhibition will tell the unique and ongoing story of the Jewish people using interactive and experiential technologies. The New Core Exhibition is made possible through the generosity of the Claims Conference and other donors. Click here for more information about the new Core Exhibition.
Ground Floor Expansion and Renovation Works
The Ground Floor was expanded during 2008 and the lobby was annexed with the first floor of the new Spiegel Family building. The expansion enabled the creation of a new, broad, visitor-friendly lobby, additional exhibition spaces, a new 100-seat auditorium, a new large cafeteria with a veranda facing the campus and the sea, a larger gift shop, and an area for children's activities.
The project was made possible thanks to the generosity of the NADAV Foundation and the American Friends Association, and an allocation from the Israeli government.
The New Merged Database and the Development of the New Website
In November 2007, the new databases system was launched, merging all the digital databases and resources of Beit Hatfutsot into one search engine (using HP technology). The new system enables easy and quick access to all the categories via one platform.
Click here for more information about the new Beit Hatfutsot database system.