The structure in which the museum “lives” is 250 years old. It was built by Jewish pilgrims that came to Israel from Turkey as a place of rest and refuge for others  who were coming to Israel by way of the Jaffa harbor. Jewish immigrants would spend several days in the building before continuing their journey to Jerusalem.

Ilana Goor has remodeled the building while preserving the ancient characteristics of the 18th century architecture.
The Museum exhibits several of Ilana’s sculptures, as well as international and national artists such as; Giacometti, Soto, Moore, Agam, Kadishman, and more.

Visiting the Ilana Goor Museum is a truly sensual experience. The visitors are given the opportunity to see versatile works of art in the context of Old Jaffa’s breathtaking beauty and the magnificence of the harbor, which can be seen through every window, while also peeking into the life of Goor herself, as the Museum is also her private home. 

Ilana Goor’s art is powerful and distinct. Whether it is furniture, jewelry, sculptur or fashion- there is one thing all of her creations share in common: an expressive presence that moves the viewer inwardly and grabs their attention. Even metal gives way under Goor’s touch and is transformed into a living, breathing entity.

Private and Business events: formal dinners, family celebrations, social events, ceremonies, and committees.
During the summer months, events are also held on the ocean-facing balconies.

Events held at the museum take on an exotic and rare atmosphere on the background of the ancient building, the works of art, and the ocean, which come together to create magical space.
Celebrations and events are customized to personal need and are executed with diligence and class.
 
Guided tours for all ages:
Tours for adults are made available in two main forms:
Guided Tour- 45-60 minutes long: With a professional art guide. Every room contains art from different time periods and cultures, and every piece contains its own story and content. The distinctiveness of the Museum lies in the unexpected connections and contrasts brought forth by the artists, visually as well as content-wise. This contrast allows for a “visual dialogue” between objects, which provides an element of surprise and freshness to the collection.
Coffee and Pastry- Two hours long. Includes a museum tour at the end of which guests are offered a selection of hot/cold beverages and baked goods (buffet), while listening to soothing background music in one of the museums most charming spaces.
 
Experience-based learning tours for school/kindergarten age children:
The tours are interactive and conducted by an experienced guide. During the tour, the kids go on an “adventure” in the museum, uncovering mysteries and codes, and eventually finding a precious treasure. At the end of the tour the kids are given activities that they can continue to work on at home. Experiencing the museum invites children to discover and explore the world of art actively, while also exposing  them to authentic culture staples and symbols and developing critical thinking, expressive abilities, imagination, values, and of course, enjoyment within the stimulating environment of the museum.

Ilana Goor was born and raised in Tiberias, Israel. She has never officially studied art, and has developed her technical and artistic abilities through unrelenting experience with various materials.
When she was 20 years old, Goor began her artistic career in the US.
Her first solo exhibition went up in 1972 at the California Museum of Science and Industry in LA and was titled “Ilana’s People”. Since then, Goor’s work has been exhibited in many museums around the world including Helsinki Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Bavarian Art in München,
Museum of 20th Century Art in Vienna, Museum of National Jewish History in Philadelphia, and more. 
In addition to her international success, the news of Ilana’s craft also reached her homeland; Yad Vashem Museum in Jerusalem requested to present her statue titled “Never Again” as a permanent exhibit, the Charles Klore Park in Tel Aviv became a home for her statue “A Woman In the Wind”, and her statue “Eagle” is permanently displayed at the Hertzelia Marina.

Ilana Goor is a world- renowned artist. Her sculptures are exhibited internationally in some of the most central and prominent galleries.
Her passion for intertwining art with life, and allowing day-to-day objects to manifest their own artistic presence, has led her to designing eye-catching, dazzling jewelry, and one of a kind fashion that oozes inspiration and vibrancy.
While carrying out a unique and daring visual style, her creations are classic and highly usable. The everyday objects made by Goor become art in and of themselves. It is no wonder that over the course of many years Ilana Goor still manages to touch and provoke with creativity and artistry, and has acquired great acknowledgment and success for turning art into a way of life. 

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