The museum is situated in a central location in Jerusalem, in the ex Department of Customs and V.A.T Administration Building, at the corner of Agron & King David Streets.

Director of the Museum - Ms. Mira Dror

Below each exhibit is an explanation in English.

On the doors of the entrance to the building, there are six flattened copper circles, each symbolizing one of the taxes collected by the Department of Customs. Just beyond these are the doors of the entrance to the museum.

These doors are made of artistic ceramic. Both of the gates were made by Jerusalem artists.

The purpose of the museum is to:

• Centralize a collection about taxes in the ancient world and in Jewish Communities of the Diaspora, and also about taxation in Israel, through its history.
• To be a "show window" through which the public can learn about the development of taxes, and about the routine work of the tax department.
• To act as a center for research and study activities on the subject of taxes.

The exhibits of the museum show the visitor the close linkage between the work of the tax department and the daily life of the citizen.

The museum collection comprises documents, certificates, photographs and other items on many subjects, including the following topics:

• Taxes of the ancient world and in the Hebrew Texts;
• Government taxes in Jewish Communities of the Diaspora;
• Taxation in Israel during the Ottoman Period, the British Mandate and following the establishment of the State of Israel;
• The development of the marking system as proof of payment of taxes;
• Prevention of smuggling and importation of illegal goods (such as gambling accessories, weaponry, drugs);
• International relations in the field of taxation;
• Taxation in various countries;
• Taxation as part of Israel's foreign policy;

In addition to the items displayed, the museum boasts a large collection of historical documents, certificates and photographs which illustrate the collection of taxes in Israel throughout its history.

These are used in various exhibits in Israel and abroad, for study purposes and in various publications issued by the museum.

In order to preserve this documentation there is also a reference library in the museum which holds: reports of committees, international comparison material and research material in various professional fields of tax administration.

The material available is generally not found in public libraries, although it is of utmost importance to researchers and students who want to deepen their knowledge on the subject.

Those who are interested can study the material at no charge.

For further details please call tel: 02-6258978, 050-6208458.

Visiting hours are according to prior appointment