Things to do in Central District, Central District: The Best Specialty Museums

Ayalon Institute's fascinating story is about a top secret operation which occurred between the end of the Second World War and Israel's independence (1945-1948). On Kibbutzim Hill, north of the city of Rehovot, under the vigilant eyes of the British who ruled the area, a clandestine bullet factory was built underground. The plant was code named " The Ayalon Institute" by members of the Haganah. The building and operation of the "Institute" was a co-operative effort by members of "Hatzofim Aleph" (a pioneer group) and people from the local Jewish clandestine military, who moved to Kibbutzim Hill.. Two shafts leading to the underground plant were disguised under a laundry room and a bakery. After the establishment of the State of Israel, the bullet making machines were moved to a centralized factory. Members of Hatzofim Aleph left Kibbutzim Hill and founded Kibbutz Ma'agan Micha'el in 1949.

The archaeological museum "Beit Miriam" in Palmachim, is situated on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The unique artifacts on display in the museum tell the story of ancient cultures which settled in the area, and artifacts which were fished from the sea reveal the relationship between man and sea and help our understanding of naval routes and commerce in the Mediterranean Sea in ancient

A visit to the Weizmann Institute of Science combines an encounter with science, technology and innovation with tradition, culture and Zionism, providing an amazing mix of experiences in three different venues on the Institute's grounds: The new Levinson Visitors Center invites visitors to follow their curiosity into the future. The tour begins with interactive exhibits which allow visitors to learn about the fascinating world of scientists who uncover the secrets of nature and decipher the codes of the universe. A multi-media presentation of highly advanced technology concludes the adventure. The residence of Dr. Chaim Weizmann, the first President of the State of Israel and the founder of the Weizmann Institute of Science is a rare, architectural gem in Israel. En route, the visitors hear the story of Dr. Weizmann and learn about his vision of science and statehood which led to the founding of Israel and the Weizmann Institute of Science. A unique, interactive science museum located entirely outdoors, which allows visitors to operate exhibits that demonstrate scientific principles and natural phenomena.

The Museum invites you to explore ancient periods of Kfar Saba and its surroundings, and experiment with a myriad of arts and crafts from the past as well as guided tours throughout the Moshava (Village). We also conduct an excavation and reconstruction project in the old Kfar Saba Tel, where visitors join in recapturing the arts of producing olive oil and wine. The current exhibitions take visitors on a journey through Kfar Saba from prehistoric times until its historic rejuvenation. Visitors will enjoy a fascinating presentation of archaeological findings, photographs and illustrations as well as an audiovisual presentation in a reconstruction of an ancient courtyard. The outdoor Mosaic Yard displays various segments of mosaic floors (originals and replicas) which were excavated from multiple areas in the vicinity of Kfar Saba. One of the more impressive mosaic floors presented here was found in an ancient synagogue from the Talmudic period, and mentions the settlement Kfar Saba.