Islamic Museum, Jerusalem

Entrance to this museum is included in the combined entry ticket to Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock. The museum, which consists of two buildings, contains many wonderful religious relics from the Near and Far East. Artifacts on display include rare Koran manuscripts, incense burners, antique prayer rugs, mosque lamps, weapons and remains of mosaics. The museum is located to the West of Al-Aqsa Mosque and can be accessed from the ramp by the Western Wall. Like the rest of the Temple Mount compound, the museum is closed on Fridays and Muslim religious holidays.