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Map of Building
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Virtual Tour
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Concert Hall
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Eisenhower Theater
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Family Theater
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KC Jazz Club
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Opera House
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Terrace Theater
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Theater Lab
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Hall of States
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Hall of Nations
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North Grand Foyer
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South Grand Foyer
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JFK Bust
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JFK Quotes on the Arts
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River Terrace
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States Gallery
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Nations Gallery
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East Terrace (Roof)
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West Terrace (Roof)
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Golden Circles Lounge
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Israeli Lounge
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African Lounge
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African Lounge West
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KC Café
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Gift Shop (level A)
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Israeli Lounge

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This lounge is a gift from the people of Israel. The theme combines images from the present time with the biblical era. The African walnut panels, with their highlights of brass and copper, take their theme from Psalm 150. They depict the artist's conception of ancient musical instruments, with their Hebrew names in English letters. Overhead are 40 wooden panels, decorated by Shraga Weil with acrylic paints and 22-carat gold leaf, showing musical events described in the Old Testament: 1) Joshua at the walls of Jericho, 2) David playing his harp, 3) Miriam doing her triumphant dance, and 4) a choir on the temple steps. Note how the mirrors on the tables enhance the beauty of the ceiling. The fabric panels with drawings in sepia ink depict Israel's history from ancient times to the modern day.


A choir on the temple stepsDavid playing his harpCarved out of African walnut wood and highlighted with brass and copper are images of musicians playing Biblical instruments
1. A choir on the temple steps, which is located on the ceiling.
2. David playing his harp, which is located on the ceiling.
3. Carved out of African walnut wood and highlighted with brass and copper are images of musicians playing Biblical instruments. The carvings are located on the wall left of the entrance to the lounge.