Museums & Historic Sites

This unique new museum combines a love for Biblical History and nature by opening a window into life during Biblical times.

Great Family Activity - Participate in an actual excavation in underground caves from the time of the Maccabees and tour through the ancient subterranean city of Maresha. Excavations are done at the Hellenistic or Second Temple Period.

Enjoy an ancient experience at Eretz Bereshit when you are greeted by Eliezer and brought into the tent of Avraham. Be a part of the Biblical story when you ride a camel to the tent and partake in some light refreshments from the couple known for their hospitality.

Come to the "Zomet Halachic Science Center" and find out how rabbis and engineers solve techno-halachic problems. For example: How does the metal detector at the Kotel work? How do doctors write their notes on Shabbat? How does a Shabbat elevator work? How does a Shabbat wheelchair work?

Take an exciting Jewish History and Tanach Tour in Israel’s best museums, led by Nachliel Selavan: “The Museum Guy”. Who said museums are boring? If you haven’t been to the museum with Nachliel “The Museum Guy”, you might actually believe that. It’s not just a tour, nor just storytelling. It’s “sTOURytelling” in the museum! Whether […]

The Hebron Tour is a unique, fun and inspirational tour for all ages, visiting Kever Rachel and Ma’arat HaMachpela – two of the top 10 most visited sites in Israel. It’s guided by Rav Simcha Hochbaum, whose incredible knowledge, energy and enthusiasm combine to ensure that this tour will be a highlight of your entire […]

Gush Etzion is known as the southern gateway to Jerusalem, this strategic area comprises the block of communities that defended the southern approach to Jerusalem against the invading armies in the 1948 Israel War of Independence. It’s just a 25 minute drive from Jerusalem through the new tunnels road, and is made up of 20 […]

The NEW National Library of Israel is open to the public. Take a tour of the beautiful architecture, come by to sit in one of the amazing reading areas, or see the library’s treasures. The new library from moved from the Givat Raam campus of Hebrew University and is now located across the street from […]

Walk the paths of Ancient Shiloh, discover the Bible stories and the different periods among the stones and the fascinating archeological findings. Every great story starts in a specific place and ours starts here. This is the place where, starting from the time when Joshua Ben Nun led the Jewish People, the Tabernacle stood for […]

Recycling Workshop The Israel Museum invites parents and children aged to share an inspiring and creative experience, which is also an educational and fun challenge. Participants create a sculpture from materials found in the museum, which is an ecological, cultural, and social statement, and learn about the importance of recycling. Rock, Paper, Scissors Make sculptures […]