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Discover the best top things to do in Haifa District, Israel including The Caesarea Ralli Museum, The Salt & Pepper Museum, Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum, Betty Rubinshtein Gallery, Madatech-Israel National Museum of Science, Technology, and Space, Ein Hod Artists Village, Hecht Museum, University of Haifa, En Carmel, Beit Hatotchan - IDF artillery museum and memorial monument, HaMizgaga - Museum of Archaeology and Glass.
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1. The Caesarea Ralli Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 265 reviews
The Caesarea Ralli Museums.The Museums are located in a 40,000 square meter park. The first Caesarea Ralli Museum exhibits mainly Latin American and Spanish paintings and sculptures. The second museum exhibits 16th to 18th century paintings depicting biblical themes.
Reviewed By davidfD6214LJ - Rehovot, Israel
We were not expecting much when we parked in front of this art museum. I mean, I read it was free so I thought we'd be in and out in a mediocre museum within 25 minutes. These assumptions were very wrong. Instead we explored both galleries and it took us 3 hours to explore this great place. There are two separate pavilions. One is dedicated to the (expelled in 1492) Jews of Spain/Portugal and the other pavilion dedicated to some classic and modern (Dali) Latin American Art. Each pavilion is very different in terms of it's contents and architecture. Walking around, I was blown away by the Moorish architecture, the spacious grounds and facility, the attention to detail, history and cleanliness, (wait a minute, am I sure I am in Israel? Because usually these facilities are in a state of neglect with very little attention to detail. No, no, this place is a rare gemstone and is a must for any visitor. What a pleasant surprise!! My hat off to the Recanati family - thank you so much for this gift of a museum.
2. The Salt & Pepper Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
The Biggest collection of Salt & Pepper Shakers in the world with over 37,000 unigue paris, with an amazing story. The many visitors who come enjoy enjoy a wonderful tour and hear the amazing personal story of the Museum owner Mr. Eita Bar-On
Reviewed By YehuditJerusalem - Jerusalem, Israel
Salt & Pepper shakers in all sizes, shapes and "subjects". Our group of Israel senior citizens spent about 2 hrs. there [during part of an all-day trip in the area] including hearing an informative tour guide. I personally could have spent more time there because there are simply SO MANY items to see, and I love viewing small detailed objects. I think that the only "subject" for a "S&P" set that I didn't see was a "smartphone" [or "cellphone"] shaped set - but maybe I simply missed it! Not recommended for children under age 6 because you are not supposed to touch the items and many of the items are displayed on shelves that are from floor level to adult eye level, so little kiddies would be highly tempted to touch the many shakers that are within their reach -- and their parents [or grandparents or other adult escorts] would have to spend ALL of THEIR TIME watching over the kiddies instead of enjoying the display. Many of the items show that the artists and artisans have a good sense of humor, which I always appreciate. Some of the S&P sets are created in the shape of different human body parts - so that those people who lack a "sense of humor" will have to "Take it with a grain of salt"!
3. Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
This museum tells the story of the struggles over the right to live in Israel and the history of the Israeli Navy through library archives, models, photos, diagrams and light & sound presentations.
Reviewed By nechamas2015 - Miami Beach, United States
I took my kids here at the end of the summer. they range in age from 9-24. we were all fascinated by the stories told by the very passionate and well-spoken young people who work here. admission was very reasonable as we were all one family and were charged as such. it took about 2 hours to go through. we heard the stories of the 'exodus' and other ships that tried to sneak Jews into what is now the State of Israel in the 1940s, during and after WWII. there are all sorts of relics here, pictures, hulls of ships and even the entire "Af al pi chen" boat that succeeded in entering the area. our guide spoke a great english and held all of our attention without fail. my kids were so excited to see all the cool maritime stuff- submarines that we could walk though, missile launchers, cool sonar equipment. they close quite early and were eager to leave on time, we could have stayed longer to wander around the old ships but we were shooed out by the guard at 4 o'clock, I believe. there are bathrooms on premises and vending machines with snacks and drinks but no gift shop or snack bar. I highly recommend a visit to this off-the-beaten-track museum.
4. Betty Rubinshtein Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Oil paintings,israeli art, acrylic paintings, israeli ladscapes,abstract paintings, old jaffa paintings
5. Madatech-Israel National Museum of Science, Technology, and Space
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 548 reviews
This museum, through interactive exhibits and its Education Center, teaches a range of science concepts including mechanics, electricity, magnetism, optics, acoustics, robotics, aeronautics and communication.
Reviewed By MishaGor - Ramat Gan, Israel
We have spent the entire day there, time flies when you are having fun The attractions are great for kids, but also the parents enjoy them very much and even learn new stuff here and there
6. Ein Hod Artists Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Be sure to coordinate your visit! An inspiring experience in the picturesque artists' village. Suitable for groups or individuals, all ages and levels, in Hebrew or English. Observe the artist at work and get a demonstration in one of the studios - pottery, printmaking, painting, music, photography, ceramic sculpture and others.
Reviewed By heatherpo
As you can see by reading the reviews and the commenst from lea, you must pre coordinate your trip to Ein Hod. We did andhad a lovely experience. We had a tour of the artists village and then met with a few artists before having our own workshop with Lea - one of the artists. We did screen printing which was loads of fun. Only one of the four of us was an artist but the rest of us were still able to enjoy the art project. It was a highlight of the trip. A very interesting and unique community of 150 families in Ein Hod that are all artists. It would be hard to experience the village without having a tour guide. Many of the galleries are in peoples homes so not always open of accessible for those that just drop in. Definitey a lovely off the beaten path kind of experience. I would highly recommend.
7. Hecht Museum, University of Haifa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By csnie
We were impressed with the quality of the exhibits and the size of the collection for a small to midsize museum. The descriptions were very informative and completely translated into English. Parking is hard to find near the musem.
8. En Carmel
9. Beit Hatotchan - IDF artillery museum and memorial monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By moshe233 - Zichron Yaakov, Israel
Anyone who loves military history will find plenty of artillery history there for many years. Everyone who cares about it will enjoy it very much
10. HaMizgaga - Museum of Archaeology and Glass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By 703yuvall
Archaeological Museum of Excavations at Tel Dor. A wealth of artifacts from different periods. I love the small glass collection from ancient times. The building itself is of historical importance from the beginning of the period of the Jewish settlement in the Land of Israel. And after the visit go to the sea near the kibbutz
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