Several of you have asked what else is there to do on Yom Ha'atzmaut besides the 71+ free museums. And it turns out, there will be lots of things for you to choose from:
Here is a listing of some Army Bases that will be open on Yom Ha'Atzmaut, with various activities and exhibitions available:
Ramat David Air Force Base will be open to the public between 8am - 1pm
Air Force Technical Training School, near the Chutzot Hamifratz Train Station (Haifa), will be open to the public between 8:30am - 12:30pm. Parking is available on Rechov Julius Simon.
Machane Natan, Beer Sheva will be open 9am - 2pm with a Land Forces exhibit.
Meitar - Givati Exhibit
The Air Force Museum, on the Hatzerim Base, west of Be'er Sheva, will be open to the public between 9am - 2pm
Yad LaShiryon at Latrun parking area will be open to the public between 8am - 3pm. The exhibit will feature the many aspects of IDF's Land Forces.
Park Givatayim - tank exhibit, 10am - 6pm
Mahane Horon - military vehicles will be on display
You must show your teudat zehut and submit to a security check in order to enter any military base. No guns will be allowed. No animals will be allowed in. No bikes or motorcycles.
_______________________________________________
Additional Exhibits at the following Parking areas:
Exhibits will be open between 9am - 4pm:
Maalot (Montfort Lake)
Beit Hillel (near Kiryat Shmona)
Nefach (Karmiel)
Teverya
Kfir
Ampi (Bet She'an)
Karnei Shomron
Etzion District Division will be open 9am - 3pm
Um Tzafa Forest will be open 9am - 3pm
Bet El will be open 9am - 3pm
Ammunition Hill
Sdot Negev will be open 9am - 4pm
Sderot will be open 9am - 4pm
Yaaran will be open 9am - 4pm
There may be others that I haven't heard of, so feel free to let me know if you know of more!
Follow my Facebook page to stay up to date!
NOTE: This list was UPDATED on Monday, May 6.
Thursday, May 9, 2019 is Yom Ha'Atzmaut, and this year, in honor of 71 yrs of the State of Israel, more than 71 attractions around the country will open to the public at no charge.
The list on this page represents many hours of work translating and researching, and I request that if you want to share this information, you link to this blog post. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
If you need wheels for Yom Ha'atzmaut, check out this great deal for just 71nis for the day!
Go thru this who list - find a place you've never gone to, and go have fun! In past years we've gone to museums that were free on Yom Haatzmaut, and they was almost completely empty. I think many Israelis prefer their mangal in the park and sitting in traffic. I prefer free admission!
I'm sure there are other places that are offering free programs or free admission, that I haven't heard of, so please add information for other places in the comments, or send a note to ester@kosherfrugal.com and I'll add it in! Thank you.
I have tried, wherever possible, to link to websites in English. If you find a broken or incorrect link, please email me at ester@kosherfrugal.com so I can take care of it! Thanks!
Have a wonderful Yom Ha'atzmaut. May it bring us closer to the Geulah Sh'laymah!
Be sure to find me on Facebook and stay up to date about great Israeli free and frugal living ideas!
South:
Yad LaIsha HaLochemet in Nitzanim - guided tours 9 am - 1 pm. 08-6727895
The Open Museum in Negba - 050-55605540
From Holocaust to Revival Museum in Yad Mordechai - 08-6720599 , 052-3923104
Ben Gurion's Hut (Sde Boker) - open 10 am to 4 pm. Last admission at 3 pm 08-6560469
Maoz opposite Gaza in Kibbutz Saad 052-3726644
The Joe Alon Center for Bedouin Culture at Kibbutz Lahav 08-9913322
The Revivim Museum named for Yosef Weitz. 10 am - 2 pm 08-6562570 \ 08-656263
Beit Ruchama, 9am - 2pm. Reserve by calling 054-7995149
Metzudat Yoav, The Givati Museum 08-6611316
Be'er Sheva ANZAC Memorial Center - 08-6205004
Beersheba Turkish Railway Station (Engine 70414), Open 9-5, sign up in advance for guided tour: 08-6234613
Be'erot BaNegev Visitors Center in Kibbutz Alumim, Open 10-2, advance registration required for guided tours, 08-9937300
Jerusalem Area:
The Old Yishuv Court Museum, 02-6276319, 052-4002478
Ammunition Hill Memorial Site - 02-5829392/3, ext 115
The Yellin House - in Motza - 052-4257345
The Gush Etzion Visitors' Center - in Kfar Etzion. 02-9935160
The Tower of David Museum - 02-6265333 or *2884
The Underground Prisoners Museum in Jerusalem - 10 a.m - 5 pm. 02-6233166
The Shai Agnon House - 02-6716498
Menachem Begin Heritage Center - 02-5652020 02-5652011
Beit Plugat HaKotel/Platoon of the Wall House - reservations required. Call the Begin Center to reserve: 02-5652020 02-5652011
Yad LaShiryon at Latrun - for more info: 08-9784321
Jewish Quarter Tours, at noon and 3pm, from the golden menorah. Call *4987
The Hurva Synagogue - *4987
The Burnt House - *4987
Levi Eshkol House, 9-6, advance registration required. Call 02-6313091
Tel Aviv and the Center:
Palmach Museum - Reservations required. 03-5459800
The Israeli Museum at the Rabin Center - with advance reservations only.*4585 (for ages 10+)
Ben-Gurion House - 03-5221010
The Jabotinsky Museum - open 8 am - 4 pm. 03-5287320 (reservations required for groups of 10, or for groups who need additional assistance due to accessibility issues)
The Joseph Bau House - 054-4301499 (Special programs available for Olim Chadashim and for children)
Rokach House - for more info: 03-5168042 or email info@rokach-house.co.il
Sarona-HaKirya Visitors' Center - 03-604-9634 (you should call to register in advance. Tours on the hour between 10am and 3pm)
The Etzel Museum 03-525-3307
The Hagana Museum - 03-560862
The Lechi Museum - For more info: 03-6820288 or email lehi_museum@mod.gov.il
The Etzel 1948 Museum - open 8:30am - 4:30pm. 03-5177180 , 03-5172044
The Nachum Gutman Museum of Art - open 10am - 3pm. 03-5161970
Bank of Israel Visitors' Center 03-5640781/2 Reservations required (online). For ages 8+. Tours are at 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm
The Hosmasa Museum - Holon - 03-5050425 - open 9am - 2pm, guided tours on the hour.
Mikveh Israel Visitors' Center - 03-5030489 Advance registration required. Tours on the hour from 9am to 1pm
The Rishon L'Tzion Museum - open 9 am - 2 pm. 03-9598862, 03-9598890
The Eran Shamir Moshava Museum in Mazkeret Batya - Open 10:30 am - 3:30 pm 08-9349525
Ayalon Institute, (Bullet Factory) Rechovot - Open 9 am - 4 pm. Last guided tour (special Yom Ha'Atzmaut tour) at 3 pm (tours in Hebrew only!). Advance reservations required. 08-9406552
Netanya Museum, Open 9:00am - 2:00pm, 09-8840020. Reservations required.
HaG'dudim Museum, Moshav Avichayil. Open 9-4 09-8822212
The North and Northern Coast:
Beit HaShomer Museum, Kfar Giladi - 04-6941565 open 8am - 4pm
Tel Hai Courtyard - 10 am - 2 pm - 04-6951333
Beit Zinati, Pekiin - 04-9997197 open 9 am - 2pm, Reservations required.
HaReut Museum, Koach Fortress - 04-6432810. Open 10am - 4pm, tours on the hour. movie for ages 12+
The Restored Pioneer Village at Rosh Pinah, open 10am - 2pm, 04-6936913
Beit HaMeiri, Tzfat - 04-6921939, open 10am - 2pm. Guided Tours require advance registration. last tour at 1pm
Yigal Alon House at Ginosar - Reservations required for the escape room - 04-6727704/0
The Kinneret Courtyard - guided tours at 10, 12, and 2. 04-6709117
Naharayim Experience in Gesher. Guided tours at 11:00 and 12:30. Open 9 am - 2 pm. 04-6752685
The Palmach Cave at Mishmar Ha'Emek- guided tours on the hour between 10 and 3, and the "Escape Park" competition. 04-9898946 ,052-4471109
The Historic Nahalal Police Station - guided tours at 9 am, 11am, and 1 pm. 04-6415073
The Nahalal "Sliq" - guided tours every hour from 9 am to 3 pm. 052-3347194, advance reservations required.
The Emeq Museum - Kibbutz Yifat. Open 11 am - 4 pm. 04-6548974
The Chaim Shturman House - at Kibbutz Ein Harud. Open 10am - 2pm. 04-6486337 | 04-6486328
The Tower and Stockade Museum at Hanita. Open 9am - 2pm. 04-9859677
The Jezreel Valley Train Museum - Kfar Yehoshua. 04-953-4226 open 8am - 1pm
The Treasures in the Walls Museum, Akko. Open 10 am - 4 pm. 04-991-1004
The Underground Prisoners Museum, Akko. Open 8am - 4:30pm with guided tours on the hour from 9-2). 04-991-1375
Beit Fisher, Kiryat Atta. Open 9am - 2pm. 04-8440207
Atlit Detention Camp, Open 9am - 2pm, 04-984-1980
The Museum of the First Aliyah in Zichron. Open 10 am - 4 pm. 04-6294777 - Reservations required for guided tours
The Khan Museum, Hadera 04-6322330 , 04-6324562 open 10am - 3pm, guided tours at 10, 12, and 2.
Several of you have asked what else is there to do on Yom Ha'atzmaut besides the 70+ free museums. And it turns out, there will be lots of things for you to choose from:
Here is a listing of some Army Bases that will be open on Yom Ha'Atzmaut, with various activities and exhibitions available:
Ramat David Air Force Base will be open to the public between 8am - 1pm
Air Force Technical Training School, near Haifa, will be open to the public between 9am - 2pm. Parking is available on Rechov Julius Simon.
Tel Nof Air Force Base (near Gedera) will be open to the public between 9am - 2pm
The Air Force Museum, on the Hatzerim Base, west of Be'er Sheva, will be open to the public between 9am - 2pm
Yehuda District Division/Kiryat Arba and Industrial Zone Meitzarim will be open from 8am - 3pm
Etzion District Division / Efrat will be open 9:30am - 2:30pm
Efraim District Division / Elkana will be open 9am - 3pm
Uvdah Air Force Base, near Eilat, will be open to the public from 9am - 2pm
Zirat Yam Naval Base in Eilat, will be open to the public from 9am - 12:30pm
Paratrooper Shows will take place in the following locations:
Tel Aviv (Gordon Beach)
Haifa (Dado Beach)
Teverya (Promenade)
Naval Vessel Show - catch it at these times and places:
10:20am - Dado Beach, Haifa
12:30pm - Apolonia Beach, Herzliya
1:15 pm - Gordon Beach, Tel Aviv
2:00 pm - Jaffa Port and Bat-Yam
3:00 pm - Ashdod Beaches
3:30 pm - Ashkelon Beaches
6:00 pm (approx) - Haifa Beaches
Yad LaShiryon at Latrun and Mazi parking area will be open to the public between 8am - 4:30pm. The exhibit will feature the many aspects of IDF's Land Forces.
You must show your teudat zehut and submit to a security check in order to enter any military base. No guns will be allowed. No animals will be allowed in. No Bikes or Motorcycles.
_______________________________________________
Additional Exhibits at the following Parking areas:
Exhibits will be open between 9am - 4pm:
Nefach
Tzomet Golani
Maalot (Montfort Lake)
Beit Hillel (near Kiryat Shmona)
There may be others that I haven't heard of, so feel free to let me know if you know of more!
Follow my Facebook page to stay up to date!
NOTE: This list was UPDATED on Tuesday, April 17
Thursday, April 19, 2018 is Yom Ha'Atzmaut, and this year, in honor of 70 yrs of the State of Israel, more than 70 attractions around the country will open to the public at no charge.
The list on this page represents many hours of work translating and researching, and I request that if you want to share this information, you link to this blog post. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
If you need wheels for Yom Ha'atzmaut, check out this great deal for just 70nis per day!
Go thru this who list - find a place you've never gone to, and go have fun! In past years we've gone to museums that were free on Yom Haatzmaut, and they was almost completely empty. I think many Israelis prefer their mangal in the park and sitting in traffic. I prefer free admission!
I'm sure there are other places that are offering free programs or free admission, that I haven't heard of, so please add information for other places in the comments, or send a note to ester@kosherfrugal.com and I'll add it in! Thank you.
I have tried, wherever possible, to link to websites in English. If you find a broken or incorrect link, please email me at ester@kosherfrugal.com so I can take care of it! Thanks!
Have a wonderful Yom Ha'atzmaut. May it bring us closer to the Geulah Sh'laymah!
Be sure to find me on Facebook and stay up to date about great Israeli free and frugal living ideas!
South:
Yad LaIsha HaLochemet in Nitzanim - guided tours 9 am - 1 pm. 08-6727895
The Open Museum in Negba - 050-55605540
From Holocaust to Revival Museum in Yad Mordechai - 08-6720599 , 052-3923104
The Water and Security Museum in Nir Am - 050-5709042
Ben Gurion's Hut (Sde Boker) - open 10 am to 4 pm. Last admission at 3 pm 08-6560469
Maoz opposite Gaza in Kibbutz Saad 052-3726644
The Joe Alon Center for Bedouin Culture at Kibbutz Lahav 08-9913322
The Revivim Museum named for Yosef Weitz. 10 am - 2 pm 08-6562570 \ 08-656263
Beit Ruchama, 9am - 2pm. Reserve by calling 054-7995149
Metzudat Yoav, The Givati Museum 08-6611316
Beersheba Turkish Railway Station (Engine 70414), Open 9-5, sign up in advance for guided tour: 08-6234613
Be'erot BaNegev Visitors Center in Kibbutz Alumim, Open 10-2, advance registration required for guided tours, 08-9937300
Jerusalem Area:
The Old Yishuv Court Museum, 02-6276319, 052-4002478
Ammunition Hill Memorial Site - 02-5829392/3, ext 115
The Yellin House - in Motza - 052-4257345
The Gush Etzion Visitors' Center - in Kfar Etzion. 02-9935160
The Tower of David Museum - 02-6265333 or *2884
The Underground Prisoners Museum in Jerusalem - 10 a.m - 5 pm. 02-6233166
The Shai Agnon House - 02-6716498
Menachem Begin Heritage Center - 02-5652020 02-5652011
Yad LaShiryon at Latrun - for more info: 08-9784321
Jewish Quarter Tours, from 9-5, every hour. Advance registration required. Call *4987
Levi Eshkol House, 9-6, advance registration required. Call 02-6313091
Tel Aviv and the Center:
Independence Hall -03-5106426, 03-5173942
The Israeli Museum at the Rabin Center - with advance reservations only.*4585 (for ages 10+)
Ben-Gurion House - 03-5221010
The Jabotinsky Museum - open 8 am - 4 pm. 03-5287320 (reservations required for groups of 10, or for groups who need additional assistance due to accessibility issues)
The Joseph Bau House - 054-4301499 (Special programs available for Olim Chadashim and for children)
Rokach House - for more info: 03-5168042 or email info@rokach-house.co.il
Sarona-HaKirya Visitors' Center - 03-604-9634 (you should call to register in advance. Tours on the hour between 10am and 3pm)
IDF Historical Collection Museum - (Toldot Tzahal) -03-5172913 , 03-5161346
The Etzel Museum 03-525-3307
The Hagana Museum - 03-560862
The Lechi Museum - guided tours at 10:30, 12:00. 1:30. 3:00. Trivia contest at 1 pm. Reservations required. For more info: 03-6820288 or email lehi_museum@mod.gov.il
The Etzel 1948 Museum - open 9am - 4pm. 03-5177180 , 03-5172044
The Nachum Gutman Museum of Art - 03-5161970
Bank of Israel Visitors' Center 03-5640781/2 Reservations required. For ages 8+. Tours are at 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm
The Hosmasa Museum - Holon - 03-5050425
Mikveh Israel Visitors' Center - Advance registration required (online). Tours on the hour from 9am to 1pm
The Rishon L'Tzion Museum - open 10 am - 2 pm. 03-9598862, 03-9598890
The Eran Shamir Moshava Museum in Mazkeret Batya - Open 10:30 am - 3:30 pm (also open Wed night from 8-10:30pm). 08-9349525
Ayalon Institute, (Bullet Factory) Rechovot - Open 9 am - 4 pm. Last guided tour at 3 pm (tours in Hebrew only!). Advance reservations required. 08-9406552
Minkov Citrus Orchard Museum, Rechovot - Advance reservations required 08-9469197 | pardes@shimur.org.il Tours are at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm
Netanya Museum, Open 9:00am - 2:00pm, 09-8840020
HaG'dudim Museum, Moshav Avichayil. Open 9-4 09-8822212
The North and Northern Coast:
Beit HaShomer Museum, Kfar Giladi - 04-6941565 open 8am - 4pm
Tel Hai Courtyard - 10 am - 3 pm - 04-6951333 Advance reservations required.
Beit Zinati, Pekiin - 04-9997197 Reservations required.
HaReut Museum, Koach Fortress - 04-6432810. Open 10am - 4pm
The Restored Pioneer Village at Rosh Pinah, Hours not specified, so call! 04-6936913
Beit HaMeiri, Tsfat - 04-6921939, open 10am - 2pm. Guided Tours require advance registration. last tour at 1pm
The Kinneret Courtyard - guided tours at 10, 12, and 2. 04-6709117
Naharayim Experience in Gesher. Guided tours at 11:00 and 12:30. Open 9 am - 4 pm. 04-6752685
The Palmach Cave at Mishmar Ha'Emek- guided tours on the hour between 10 and 3. 04-9898946 ,052-4471109 NEW: "Escape Park" activity
The Historic Nahalal Police Station - guided tours at 9 am, 11am, and 1 pm. 04-6415073
The Nahalal "Sliq" - guided tours every hour from 9 am to 3 pm. 052-3347194, advance reservations required.
The Pioneer Settlers Museum - Kibbutz Yifat. Open 11 am - 3 pm. 04-6548974
The Chaim Shturman House - at Kibbutz Ein Harud. 04-6486337 | 04-6486328
The Tower and Stockade Museum at Hanita. 04-9859677
The Jezreel Valley Train Museum - Kfar Yehoshua. 04-953-4226 open 9am - 2pm
Atlit Detention Camp, Advance Reservations Required, 04-984-1980
The Treasures in the Walls Museum, Akko. Open 10 am - 4 pm. 04-991-1004
The Underground Prisoners Museum, Akko. Open 9am - 4pm. 04-991-1375
The Museum of the First Aliyah in Zichron. Open 10 am - 4 pm. 04-6294777 Reservations required for guided tours
The Khan Museum, Hadera 04-6322330 , 04-6324562 Reservations required.
(this post contains affiliate links. When you click and make a purchase, I may get paid a commission. Thanks in advance for your support)
Need wheels this Yom Ha'atzmaut?
It can be hard to get around with limited public transportation on Israel's Independence day, so if you have plans to get together with friends or family, or visit one of the 70+ museums that are open for FREE to the public on Yom Ha'atzmaut, you are probably considering renting a car.
There's a Groupon deal for Budget Car Rentals, just for Yom Ha'atzmaut!
The deal is 70nis per day (including VAT), for an X-class vehicle (Hyundai i10 or similar). Insurance is INCLUDED, and you'll have a maximum of 150 km travel per day. Maximum rental period is 7 days for this price, with no option of extending further.
Available April 9 - May 15.
Driver must be at least 23 year old and have had a license for at least 2 yrs.
If you exceed 150 km, you'll be charged 1nis + VAT for every km over the limit for the X class and J class rentals, 2nis + VAT for I class vehicles.
Airport rentals are not included, and if renting for fewer than 6 days, there is an extra charge for Eilat pickup or dropoff.
You'll need a valid credit card in the driver's name available.
There are other conditions, please read the Groupon deal carefully, or call Budget at *2200 with questions!
This Yom Ha'Atzmaut, Madatech, the science museum in Haifa, has super discount admission - pay just 10nis to get in (kids under 5 are free with a parent)!
Museum hours on Yom Ha'Atzmaut (April 19, 2018): 10am - 5pm
Note: Admission desk closes at 4pm, so arrive before 4!
I'll be posting more Yom Ha'Atzmaut Specials in the next few days, so be sure to follow my blog by email (sign up on the right hand side of this page or send me an email asking to be added to the list) or on Facebook (or both)!
Here's the list of 70+ museums and sites that will FREE on Yom Ha'Atzmaut!
Several of you have asked what else is there to do on Yom Ha'atzmaut besides the 70 free museums. And it turns out, there will be lots of things for you to choose from:
Here is a listing of some Army Bases that will be open on Yom Ha'Atzmaut, with various activities and exhibitions available:
The Machane Horon Base will be open to the public between 10am - 4pm. Here you'll be able to see various army vehicles and other equipment.
Google Maps Location
Yad LaShiryon at Latrun will be open to the public between 8am - 4:30pm. The exhibit will feature the many aspects of IDF's Land Forces.
Ramat David Air Force Base will be open to the public between 8am - 1pm
Air Force Technical Training School, near Haifa, will be open to the public between 9am - 2pm. Parking is available on Rechov Julius Simon.
Tel Nof Air Force Base (near Gedera) will be open to the public between 9am - 2pm
The Air Force Museum, on the Hatzerim Base, west of Be'er Sheva, will be open to the public between 9am - 2pm
You must show your teudat zehut and submit to a security check in order to enter any of these bases. No guns will be allowed. No animals will be allowed in. No Bikes or Motorcycles.
_______________________________________________
Additional Exhibits at the following Parking areas:
North:
Exhibits will be open between 9am - 4pm:
Nefach
Tzomet Golani
Maalot (Montfort Lake)
Beit Hillel (near Kiryat Shmona)
South:
The parking lot next to Magen David Adom in Sderot, from 9am - 3pm
Parking Lot at the Mitzpe Ramon Orchard, from 10am - 4pm
Center and Jerusalem:
Exhibits (including tanks and other miliary equipment) will be open from 10am - 4pm:
Um Tzafa Forest (near Neve Tzuf)
Machane Horon Army Base
Kiryat Arba and Southern Hebron Hills near Tzomet Meitarim
Tekoa
Shaarei Tikva
"Chativat HaYovel" School in Ariel
Open from 9am - 5pm:
Karnei Shomron
Afula - Kfir Monument
Beit Shean - at the Ampitheater
Givat HaTachmoshet in Jerusalem
Park Givatayim will host an exhibit from 11am - 10pm
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The Navy will have a Ship Exhibition in Eilat Harbor from 10:30 - 12:00
(this post contains affiliate links. When you click and make a purchase, I may get paid a commission. Thanks in advance for your support)
Need wheels this Yom Ha'atzmaut?
It can be hard to get around with limited public transportation on Israel's Independence day, so if you have plans to get together with friends or family, or visit one of the 70+ museums that are open for FREE to the public on Yom Ha'atzmaut, you are probably considering renting a car.
There's a Groupon deal for Budget Car Rentals, just for Yom Ha'atzmaut!
The deal is 69nis per day (including VAT), for an X-class vehicle (Hyundai i10 or similar). Insurance is INCLUDED, and you'll have a maximum of 120 km travel per day. Maximum rental period is 7 days for this price, with no option of extending further.
Available April 30 - May 5.
Driver must be at least 23 year old and have had a license for at least 2 yrs.
If you exceed 120 km, you'll be charged 1nis + VAT for every km over the limit.
You'll need a valid credit card in the driver's name available.
There are other conditions, please read the Groupon deal carefully, or call Budget at *2200 with questions!
Tuesday, May 2, 2017, is Yom Ha'Atzmaut, and this year, in honor of 69 yrs of the State of Israel, more than 69 attractions around the country will open to the public at no charge.
The list on this page represents many hours of work translating and
researching, and I request that if you want to share this information,
you link to this blog post. Thank you for your cooperation and
understanding.
Check it out and find a place you've never gone to, and go have fun! In past years we've gone to museums that were free on Yom Haatzmaut, and they was almost completely empty. I think many Israelis prefer their mangal in the park and sitting in traffic. I prefer free admission!
I'm sure there are other places that are offering free programs or free admission, that I haven't heard of, so please add information for other places in the comments, or send a note to ester@kosherfrugal.com and I'll add it in! Thank you.
I have tried, wherever possible, to link to websites in English. There were a few museums/historical sites that only had Hebrew websites, though. My apologies in advance. If you find a broken or incorrect link, please email me at ester@kosherfrugal.com so I can take care of it! Thanks!
Have a wonderful Yom Ha'atzmaut. May it bring us closer to the Geulah Sh'laymah!
So, let me know where you'll be going! Just leave a comment below this post. It's a good idea to confirm in advance that the place you plan to go will be open as posted. Some places require advance bookings even if not specified.
If you need wheels for Yom Ha'atzmaut, check out this great deal for just 69nis per day!
Be sure to find me on Facebook and stay up to date about great Israeli free and frugal living ideas!
South:
Yad LaIsha HaLochemet in Nitzanim - guided tours 9 am - 1 pm. 08-6727895
The Open Museum in Negba - 050-55605540 From Holocaust to Revival Museum in Yad Mordechai - 08-6720599 , 052-3923104
The Water and Security Museum in Nir Am - 050-5709042
Ben Gurion's Hut (Sde Boker) - open 10 am to 4 pm. Last admission at 3 pm 08-6560469
Maoz opposite Gaza in Kibbutz Saad 052-3726644
The Joe Alon Center for Bedouin Culture at Kibbutz Lahav 08-9913322
The Revivim Museum named for Yosef Weitz. 10 am - 2 pm 08-6562570 \ 08-656263
Metzudat Yoav, The Givati Museum 08-6611316
Beersheba Turkish Railway Station (Engine 70414), Open 9-5, sign up in advance for guided tour: 08-6234613
Be'erot BaNegev Visitors Center in Kibbutz Alonim, Open 10-2, advance registration required for guided tours, 08-9937300
Jerusalem Area:
The Old Yishuv Court Museum, 02-6276319, 052-4002478
Ammunition Hill Memorial Site - 02-5829392/3, ext 115
The Yellin House - in Motza - 052-4257345
The Gush Etzion Visitors' Center - in Kfar Etzion. 02-9935160
The Tower of David Museum - 02-6265333 or *2884
The Underground Prisoners Museum in Jerusalem - 10 a.m - 5 pm. 02-6233166
The Shai Agnon House - 02-6716498
Menachem Begin Heritage Center - 02-5652020 02-5652011
Yad LaShiryon at Latrun - for more info: 08-9784321
Jewish Quarter Tours, from 9-5, every hour. Advance registration required. Call *4987
Levi Eshkol House, 9-6, advance registration required. Call 02-6313091
Tel Aviv and the Center:
Independence Hall -03-5106426, 03-5173942
The Israeli Museum at the Rabin Center - with advance reservations only.*4585
Ben-Gurion House - 03-5221010
The Jabotinsky Museum - open 8 am - 4 pm. 03-5287320
The Joseph Bau House - 054-4301499
Rokach House - for more info: 03-5168042 or email info@rokach-house.co.il
Sarona-Hakirya Visitors' Center - 03-6048434, 03-6049634
IDF Historical Collection Museum - (Toldot Tzahal) -03-5172913 , 03-5161346
The Etzel Museum 03-525-3307
The Hagana Museum - 03-560862
The Lechi Museum - guided tours at 10:30, 12:00. 1:30. 3:00. Trivia contest at 1 pm. Reservations required. For more info: 03-6820288 or email lehi_museum@mod.gov.il
The Etzel 1948 Museum - open 9am - 4pm. 03-5177180 , 03-5172044
The Nachum Gutman Museum of Art - 03-5161970
The Hosmasa Museum - Holon - 03-5050425
The Mikveh Israel Visitors Center - with advance reservations. 03-5030489
The Rishon L'Tzion Museum - open 10 am - 2 pm. advance reservations required 03-9598862, 03-9598890
The Eran Shamir Moshava Museum in Mazkeret Batya. Open 10:30 am - 3:30 pm (also open Wed night from 8-10:30pm). 08-9349525
Ayalon Institute, (Bullet Factory) Rechovot. Open 9 am - 4 pm. Last guided tour at 3 pm. Advance reservations required. 08-9406552
Netanya Museum, Open 10:00 - 1:00 09-8840020
HaG'dudim Museum, Moshav Avichayil. Open 9-4 09-8822212
The North and Northern Coast:
The Tower and Stockade Museum at Hanita. 04-9859677
The Jezreel Valley Train Museum - Kfar Yehoshua. 04-953-4226 open 9am - 2pm
Atlit Detention Camp, Advance Registration Required, 04-984-1980
The Treasures in the Walls Museum, Akko. Open 10 am - 4 pm. 04-991-1004
The Underground Prisoners Museum, Akko. Open 9am - 4pm. 04-991-1375 . Update on April 25: all tours are fully booked. They will not accept any more reservations for guided tours.
The Fisher House, Kiryat Ata. Open 9 am - 2 pm. 04-844-0207
The Museum of the First Aliyah in Zichron. Open 10 am - 4 pm. 04-6294777
The Khan Museum (04-6322330 , 04-6324562 Open 10 am - 3 pm)Hadera
The Feinberg House (04-6343296, open 9am - 2 pm), Hadera.
The Haifa City Museum. 04-9115888
The Herman Struk Museum 04-9127090 The National Maritime Museum. 04-853662
Etzel Museum at Shuni Forest. 052-8330177 Audio-visual presentation every hour between 9am and 3pm
Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum, Haifa 04-8537672 open 9am - 4pm
Watchman's House Museum - Kfar Giladi. open 8 am - 4 pm. 04-6941565
Tel Hai Courtyard - 10 am - 3 pm - 04-6951333 Advance reservations required.
The Birya Fortress - open 9 am - 5 pm. 04-6922433
HaReut Museum, Metzudat Koach- 04-6432810 open 10am-4pm
The Restored Pioneer Village at Rosh Pinah, Open 10-2. 04-6936913
Beit HaMeiri, Tsfat 04-6921939open 10am - 2pm. Guided Tours require advance registration
The Kinneret Courtyard - guided tours at 10, 12, and 2. 04-6709117
Naharayim Experience in Gesher. Guided tours at 11:00 and 12:30. Open 9 am - 4 pm. 04-6752685
The Palmach Cave - guided tours on the hour between 10 and 3. 04-9898946 ,052-4471109
The Historic Nahalal Police Station - guided tours at 9 am, 11am, and 1 pm. 04-6415073
The Nahalal "Sliq" - guided tours every hour from 9 am to 3 pm. 052-3347194
The Pioneer Settlers Museum - Kibbutz Yifat. Open 11 am - 3 pm. 04-6548974
The Chaim Shturman House - at Kibbutz Ein Harud. 04-6486337 | 04-6486328 Zemach Train Station, Open 10-1:30. 3969774–050
Other FREE attractions and activities:
The Israel Museum
Army Bases and Public Exhibits
I will add more free attractions in this space as I find them!
