Science Museums in Israel – Overview, Best and Recommendations
This review will go over the most popular science museums in Israel. Then make a comparison and give recommendations.
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Science Museums in Israel
Before going over science museums, I wanted to make a short preface. Science museums in Israel usually concentrate on hands-on experiences. In these museums, children interact by playing with most stands. Thus children love visiting these museums. And since they are aimed towards children, after going over the most popular science museums, we will review the best museums for kids and other honorable mentions.
Comparison of Science Museums
Though there are many museums in Israel, when it comes to science museums, there are three big places and several smaller ones. And in the following table, I will list the biggest ones first.
Note: I revisited all the big science museums during the last year and a half. And you can click on the museum’s name to read more about it.
| Museum Name | Location | Entrance Fee | Coupons | Estimated Visit Duration | Rating on Google |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madatech – Israel National Museum of Science | Haifa | Adults and children (above five years old) – 89 NIS per person | There is a variety of coupons. The best allows purchasing tickets for 48 NIS | 2 – 6 hours | 4.5/5 based on 4,691 reviews |
| Bloomfield Science Museum | Jerusalem | Adults and children (5 years old and older): regular 45 NIS and holidays 60 NIS. | 38 NIS for a regular visit and 51 NIS during holidays | 2 – 5 hours | 4.4/5 based on 3,406 reviews |
| Carasso Science Park | Beersheba | The full ticket price for adults is 79 NIS and 59 NIS per children | 49 NIS per person | 2 – 4 hours | 4.5/5 based on 2,778 reviews |
| Clore Garden of Science | Rehovot | Adults – 40 NIS and children (5 – 18 years old) – 35 NIS | There are coupons from time to time that offer about 5 NIS discounts. | 1.5 – 3.5 | 4.5/5 based on 1,198 reviews |
| Technoda | Hadera | 48 NIS per person (ticket for the science park and the museums). Children up to 4 years enter for free. | Some credit companies offer 1+1, and here you can buy tickets for 35 NIS. | 2 – 4 hours | 4.3/5 based on 1,195 reviews |
So which one should you choose? Since we loved all of them, and as you can see, the rating is relatively similar, you can not go wrong with any of them. Thus the easiest selection method would be going to the closest one.
You can also choose the science museum depending on the age of your kids. A smaller museum with a garden will suit toddlers and preschoolers (you probably will not visit the exhibitions anyway). And if you have older kids (say older than seven), you can head to the bigger ones (the first three in the table).
Museums for Children
And now, let’s go over other museums in Israel that children love.
- The Israel Children’s Museum in Holon offers a variety of workshops for kids of different ages.
- Ein-Yael offers a different experience for kids. Children can enjoy an array of workshops demonstrating old crafts at this archeological site. We visited Ein Yael several times during Jerusalem Knights Festival.
- Lunada museum in Beer Sheva – is innovative, interactive, and fun for the whole family.
- Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv holds both temporary exhibitions (which are usually aimed at kids) and permanent ones. Besides the exhibitions, there is a planetarium.
- The Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv presents different aspects of nature.
- Railway Museum in Haifa can be a lovely experience for train lovers.
- There are two maritime museums in Haifa. They are the National Maritime Museum and the Clandestine Immigration And Naval Museum. Both of these museums are located within a short walking distance from each other but present different centuries. While National Maritime Museum shows ancient times, the Clandestine Immigration And Naval Museum concentrates on the 19th century. Moreover, in the Clandestine Immigration And Naval Museum, you can walk inside a submarine and real missile boat.
- And if you prefer airplanes and helicopters, then you can visit the Israeli Airforce Museum.
- And to complete the military theme, there is Yad La-Shiryon At Latrun, where you can see various tanks and armored machinery.
- Hebrew Music Museum is an interactive museum where kids can hear, play and learn about ancient musical instruments.
Attractions for Kids
Additional articles from this series:
- 41 Attractions in Tel Aviv with Kids
- 27 Attractions for Kids in and near Jerusalem
- 34 Attractions in Haifa with Kids
- 46 Attractions for Kids in Sharon Area
- Children love animals, and there are many zoos and aquariums. You can find all the relevant points of interest under animals.
- You can visit a chocolate workshop. There are several different places in Israel. You can find additional information at Galita Chocolate Farm.
- Archeological experience at Tzurim Valley National Park is an exciting activity that both adults and children love. Imagine finding a real ancient treasure.
- Most children love underground structures. Whether it Hezekiah’s Tunnel in the City of David, human-made caves like in Beit Guvrin National Park, or stalactite caves like Avshalom Cave Nature Reserve.
- Many kids love hiking, and all Israel National Parks And Nature Reserves have appropriate trails. And here is my guide to all Israel National Parks And Nature Reserves.
Other Popular Museums
In this section, I will mention other popular museums. Museums that are not explicitly aimed towards children but with the right approach will be suitable for a whole family visit.
- Israel Museum In Jerusalem is the biggest museum in the country. There are many different exhibitions, and everybody can find something they like.
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art suits families that love painting, photography, and other art forms.
- Tikotin Museum Of Japanese Art is the only museum in Israel that is dedicated to this topic.
- Design Museum Holon is dedicated to designing, and some exhibitions are suitable for kids.
- The Museum For Islamic Art contains many beautiful items (like their watches collection) and has workshops for kids.
- The Tower Of David museum presents the history of Jerusalem. And beyond the exhibits, you can go for a night show.
- Ticho House can be a lovely place for a short visit.
Summary
As you can see, there is a wide array of options, and I hope this guide will give you some ideas and help you. If you have any questions or suggestions, then leave a comment below.
Additional Resources
Here are several resources that I created to help travelers:- Trip Planner with Attractions and Itineraries is the page that will help you create your perfect travel route.
- What is the Best Time to visit Israel? To answer this question, we will consider the weather, prices, holidays, festivals, and more.
- Information and Tips for Tourists to Israel will answer the most common questions tourists have about Israel (including safety, passports, weather, currency, tipping, electricity, and much more).
- Israel National Parks and Nature Reserves include a complete list, top ten, map, tickets (Israel Pass, Matmon, combo), and campsites.
- If you are looking for things to do, here are the pages for Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Sea Of Galilee, Akko (Acre), Eilat, Nazareth, Safed (Tzfat), and Makhtesh Ramon.
