Jerusalem’s Israel Museum Searches for New Director

The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is in search for a new director.

The institution announced in a statement Sunday that James Snyder, director since 1997, will become its International President in 2017.

Snyder brought the institution through the most dramatic growth since its founding" including a "$100 million expansion and renewal of the entire Museum,” according to the statement.

In his new position, Snyder will direct the museum’s worldwide activities.

The Israel Museum hosts more than 800,000 visitors each year – double the number of visitors who were coming before Snyder assumed his position nearly 20 years ago.