World's highest number of museum per capita

Israel has museums, which you may not be aware of. The little country has more museums per capita than any other country on the planet. A visit to any of these museums can help you better comprehend the country's history, culture, art, and architecture. The Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem is a must-see. It commemorates the millions of Jews who died as a result of Nazi persecution during WWII, and it attracts over a million tourists from all over the world each year.

The Israel Museum, the country's largest cultural institution, has the Shrine of the Book, a majestic edifice that houses the Dead Sea Scrolls and other historic manuscripts. The Israel Museum is routinely recognized among the top art and archaeological museums in the world. This is the location to learn about Israel's 5,000-year history, with encyclopedic collections containing works stretching from prehistory to the present day in archaeology, fine art, and Jewish art.

Visitors interested in Israeli art and design should pay a visit to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, a premier art and culture institution. The Tel Aviv Museum displays the best of Israeli art as well as works by new and old masters. This museum has Israel's most complete collection of modern, contemporary, and Israeli art. The museum has an excellent collection of Old Masters, numerous temporary exhibitions, photography, design, and architecture displays, a performance space, and a beautiful, soothing sculpture garden to stroll about in or relax in. Preston Scott Cohen designed the Herta and Paul Amir Building, the newest addition to the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. The interior area provides a one-of-a-kind setting for the display of contemporary art, serving as a focal point.

Other popular museums in Israel include the Museum of Ein Harod, Israel's first museum; the provocative Museum on the Seam in Jerusalem, a "socio-political museum" with the goal of raising social-political issues; and Madatech in Haifa, a kid-friendly museum with interactive science-themed exhibitions.

• Travel tips: One of the biggest travel mistakes people make when visiting other countries is not getting themselves acquainted with the local history. So getting acquainted with Israel’s history really helps.