10 History Museums in Israel That You Shouldn't Miss

January 6, 2022 Margarita Chappel

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1. Israel Museum

11 Derekh Ruppin, Jerusalem 9543500 Israel +972 2-670-8811 [email protected] http://www.imj.org.il/
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5.0 based on 4,922 reviews

Israel Museum

Comprising nearly 50,000 square meters and a six-acre sculpture garden, this complex features an impressive variety of collections from prehistoric archaeology to contemporary art.The children's wing is the most interactive section of this sprawling museum. There are special activities for kids during Jewish holidays and school vacations.

Reviewed By Archaeobuff - Sydney, Australia

Many highlights - the design of the Dead Sea scrolls building - the Shrine of the Book, the chronological order and clear presentation of the artefacts in the rest of the museum and the wonderful massive recreation of the old city of Jerusalem in 66 AD, the Second Temple Period, before the Romans destroyed the City and the Temple. Seek out the Pontius Pilate stone from Caesarea and the Jerusalem Prism from the time of Sennacharib, King of Assyria. Great gift shop and all the facilities.

2. Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Mount Herzl Mount of Remembrance in Jerusalem, Entrance to the site is via the Holland Junction, situated on Herzl Boulevard, Jerusalem 91034 Israel +972 2-644-3400 [email protected] http://www.yadvashem.org/
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5.0 based on 8,802 reviews

Yad Vashem -  The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

The World Holocaust Remembrance Center is a 45-acre campus comprised of indoor museums, outdoor monuments, gardens and sculptures. Entrance to Yad Vashem is free. Entrance to the Holocaust History Museum is for ages 10 and up.

Reviewed By Bat-Dan4 - Burnaby, Canada

The site includes the heart-wrenching and unforgettable memorial, along with other important smaller memorials. Do yourself a favour - set aside 2-4 hours to really let the significance of it all set in, AND turn the damn phone off for the whole time. Despite all the sadness, remember that there is always hope - it depends on the choices we make.

3. The Babylonian Jewry Museum

83 Ben-Porat Road, Or Yehuda 60251 Israel +972 3-533-9278 http://www.babylonjewry.org.il/new/english/index.html
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

The Babylonian Jewry Museum

4. HaReut Museum

Metzudat Koach Israel +972 4-643-2810 [email protected] http://www.reut-museum.co.il/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

HaReut Museum

5. From Holocaust to Revival Museum

​Kibbutz Yad Mordechai, Ashkelon 79145 Israel +972 8-672-0559 [email protected] http://www.museumsinisrael.gov.il/en/museums/Pages/yad-mordechai.aspx
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

From Holocaust to Revival Museum

The "From Holocaust to Revival " Museum The museum was designed by architect Arie Sharon in 1968. It is located next to the cemetery where the 26 fallen of the War of 1948 are buried. The three storied museum has an unusual shape of trapezoids and is made of reinforced concrete. It is a memorial to the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, the ghetto fighters and partisans

6. Vidor Center - A window to Arava agriculture

Hatseva Junction, Hazeva 86825 Israel +972 52-366-6418 http://www.vidor-center.co.il/?siteLang=2
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Vidor Center - A window to Arava agriculture

7. ANZAC Memorial Center

Rehov Ostrovsky 4, Beersheba Israel +972 8-620-5004 [email protected] http://anzac.co.il/
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5.0 based on 148 reviews

ANZAC Memorial Center

The ANZAC Memorial Center in Be’er Sheva was built in cooperation with the governments of Australia and Israel, the Be’er Sheva municipality, the JNF, JNF Australia and the CWGC. The Center is located near the cemetery for combatants of the First World War in Be’er Sheva. The ANZAC Memorial Center is a unique place in Israel that tells the story of the soldiers of the ANZAC and their conquest in the land of Israel. Pre-bookings are advisable.

Reviewed By Sydbunyip

This new museum is an intimate, simple and poignant place that pays fitting tribute to the brave young men who fought, and in several cases died, here. The guided tour (in English) that we and another Australian family were given, together with a film, photographic displays, archival footage and the powerful solemnity of the war graves cemetery, give a good understanding of the events which the Centre commemorates, without overwhelming. It’s advisable to book by phone. I had trouble initially communicating with the Centre. The online email form didn’t seem to work, and the person who answered the phone didn’t speak English. However when I phoned again later I got onto someone who did speak English, booked us for the tour, and gave good advice regarding public transport. We caught the 470 bus from the Jerusalem central bus station and changed to a local bus in Beersheva, aided by google maps. It was straightforward. I think this would appeal to anyone with an interest in history, and especially to Australians, New Zealanders and British visitors.

8. Wall and Tower

Hanita Israel +972 4-985-9677
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Wall and Tower

9. Beit Hatfutsot - The Museum of the Jewish People

Ramat Aviv, Entrance from Gate #2, Matitya Gate Tel Aviv University Campus, Tel Aviv 6139202 Israel +972 3-745-7800 [email protected] http://www.bh.org.il/
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4.5 based on 658 reviews

Beit Hatfutsot - The Museum of the Jewish People

-Beit Hatfutsot is currently closed until further notice, due to the Corona virus crisis- Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Jewish People, tells the ongoing and extraordinary story of the Jewish people. Beit Hatfutsot connects Jewish people to their roots and strengthens their personal and collective Jewish identity. Beit Hatfutsot conveys to the world the fascinating narrative of the Jewish people and the essence of the Jewish culture, faith, purpose and deed while presenting the contribution of world Jewry to humanity.

Reviewed By marla25 - Hosha‘ya, Israel

I had not been to Bet Hatfutsot for over 20 years, but having heard about its remodeling and redefining itself along with the interesting subjects they were exhibiting there, I went to the museum with my Israeli partner, who had never been there. We stayed almost 4 hours, visiting each exhibit, both permanent and temporary. Some of the museum is still under remodeling, but that did not take away one bit of the meaningful, exciting, stimulating and thought-provoking time we had there. It is a MUST SEE place, for Israelis, Jews and non- Jews alike. The children's exhibit should be experienced by all visitors, young and old.The exhibit there is energetic, creative, , fun and informative.The temporary exhibits on Bob Dylan, Ethiopian Jews in Israel and the war photographer, Chim, were curated in a state-of-the art design. But it was the permanent exhibit hall with the reconstructed synagogues and the films and the cartoons showing Jewish history, customs, prayers, dialogue and connection that was the most moving. The courageous and honest depiction of Judiasm both here in Israel and throughout the world as a pluralistic, dynamic and sensitive religion was so refreshing! I have nothing but praise for the Museum, its content and its message.

10. Eretz Israel Museum Complex (Haaretz Museum)

2 Khayim Levanon Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 6997501 Israel +972 3-641-5244 http://www.eretzmuseum.org.il/e/
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4.5 based on 361 reviews

Eretz Israel Museum Complex (Haaretz Museum)

This museum is comprised of several exhibition pavilions where each is dedicated to a different cultural field and subject including Archaeology, Judaica, Ethnography, Material Culture and Applied Arts of the Land of Israel.

Reviewed By IndigoGrrl - Ness Ziona, Israel

We came primarily for the Tel Aviv Crafts and Design Biennale, but the whole museum was lovely. We really appreciated the way the curators integrated many of the contemporary exhibits from the Biennale with relevant portions of the permanent exhibit, which focuses on the Land of Israel. The Biennale itself was fun, with a wide variety of innovative ideas on display. The campus is spacious and nicely landscaped, with exhobit buildings scatered thoughout for a fun indoor-outdoor experience. We visited in the evening so the temperature was pleasant. An added plus: The museum very strictly complies with Ministry of Health regulations around the covid pandemic. They make sure the exhibit halls are not overcrowded, they limit the number of tickets sold, they have alco-gel dispensers stationed throughout the campus. All the necessary logistics were executed intelligently and pleasantly. Two huge thumbs up!

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