Palmach Museum
Palmach Museum
4.5
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Palmach Museum treasures and cherishes the Palmach's heritage, members and set of values. Join us for an interactive, immersive experience telling the story of the Striking Forces of the 'Hagana' Organiztion, through an audio-visual exhibition. Go back in time with the typical Palmach squad and become one of them for a day! All tours are guided and a reservation must be made in advance.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Helene G
Toronto, Canada4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
An excellent museum to tour. It is mostly audiovisual and hence not boring for children. Next to it is a library with photos of the Palmach units and the guide who actually was part of one of the units. Please note that Friday it closes at 3 PM
Written January 7, 2020
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Galooba
Huntsville, AL349 contributions
Feb 2020
Totally immersive and well done. Do what we did and choose this over the Museum of Art (though I'm sure that is quite good also) if you want to learn more about the country's early beginnings. Call in advance and make a reservation because there are limits to the groups scheduled.
Written March 4, 2020
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MooshLA
Calabasas, CA593 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Fascinating history of the real heroes called Palmach who helped protect the Jewish people against all of its enemies both prior to the War of Independence and following. It's a testimony alone for all those who gave their lives in order for this area to be a free democratic society. The immersive audio visual exhibit was very creative and worked well for English speakers as well (although I would prefer if they added additional voices other than one speaker to match the characters we see who speak in Hebrew). The AC was wonderful as was the audio and lighting throughout. There is a cafe worth visiting in the center and be sure to make a reservation as I don't believe they allow walk ins without. Phoning ahead is your best best.
Written July 2, 2024
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golouis99
Jerusalem, Israel608 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Interesting 45 minute guided tour. Important part of modern Israeli history. Interactive displays would be much more fun. This museum could make use of the latest technology/ interactive displays to enhance the visit.
Written October 3, 2023
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JBBooks1901
Chicago, IL41 contributions
Dec 2023
The Palmach Museum is reasonably large and has a wonderful tour. I came early and had an opportunity to speak with the IDF lady behind the reception desk; she was most informative. This museum really educated me about the fight to found Israel. Of all the museums I"ve been to here, so far, this one is the best.
Written December 30, 2023
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leslie p
Miami, FL124 contributions
Dec 2019
outstanding museum. very well done.unique presentation.. a little hard because it requires standing for quite a long time. few places to sit along the way, but very well done and very informative..
Written January 8, 2020
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Israel B
19 contributions
Aug 2022
in he museu house lived the commander of Palmach. if I remembe well, eliahu golomb. interestin visit, a lot of history of the independence war. in the lçast floor there is a veterans associations. I looked for a veteran, but no one was present at that time, there are vey few alivr, and very old of couse
Written January 4, 2023
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Lynne T
Vista, CA57 contributions
Jun 2022
This museum is so active. Real movies, active action around you.
So much history of the women and men (teens on a kibbutz) paving the way for a state of Israel and the beginning of the IDF.
So much history of the women and men (teens on a kibbutz) paving the way for a state of Israel and the beginning of the IDF.
Written July 7, 2022
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eccaberek
Woollahra, Australia121 contributions
This interactive media experience is a MUST. I visited with my 15 year old daughter & we were both very impressed. You are taken on journey with a group of immigrants who join the army. You share their personal experiences, problems, integration into Israel and with each other. Some dont survive. You experience the founding of Israel in the early years to 1948. This walk through time is a cuttting edger experiential journey allows you to understand Israels difficult birth as a nation.
I rate the Palmach Museum & Independence Hall as the only MUST SEES in Tel Aviv.
I rate the Palmach Museum & Independence Hall as the only MUST SEES in Tel Aviv.
Written April 8, 2008
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FlyingGull
New York13 contributions
Last year, my wife and I visited and found that this is more of an experience than a museum, as they take you through a series of rooms set up to represent various stages of the development of the Palmach and the War of Independence, including a batlle zone complete with virtual bombardment, a warship, a campfire at a field camp, etc. It is more of an enactment than an exhibit.
Location is in neighborhood away from other attractions, but well worth the detour.
Location is in neighborhood away from other attractions, but well worth the detour.
Written May 28, 2008
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How to make a reservation for a tour? I tried email but got no response. If I wait until we get to Tell Aviv there may be no available time.
Written November 3, 2019
I was also unsuccessful at booking by phone or online. If you are looking for an English tour and are only a few people (1-2) you can just go- they will get you in within 15-30 minutes.
Written December 6, 2019
Здравствуйте! Есть ли для посетителей музея версия видео на русском языке?
Written June 9, 2019
Hello, could you please tell how to make a reservation to the Palmach Museum. I didn't found any link on the museum"s website.
Written March 9, 2019
Just went to the museum and though they needed reservations ahead of time, they let me in after a wait. Sorry - just saw this.
Written October 29, 2019
היי, רציתי לדעת כמה שעות לוקח בערך סיור שלם בבית הפלמ"ח ? רציתי לדעת גם איך זה הולך ( האם זה בקבוצות?, כל אחד ביחידים וכו...) אשמח שתענו יום נעים.
Written April 22, 2018
How do we book ? Am coming with my family in July . How long before fobwe need to book and do we pay online or cash when we arrive ?
Written February 25, 2018
Go into the Palmach Museum website and find the email address for reservations. Write to them the date and approximate time you are interested in a tour. They will let you know when there are available slots. You pay when you arrive. You need to tell them language and number of people in your party when making the initial inquiry.
Written February 26, 2018
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Written January 20, 2018
The visit is a built tour where you receive an explanation and then an audio device, moving from room to room for films and other exhibits. The entire visit is just under 1.5 hours.
Written July 19, 2017
hi, i would like to know about the route in to the museum? maybe if you have the brochure or map of the visit. it would be very helpful for an assignment at the university, thank you!!
Written November 28, 2016
What do you mean by the route?
It is a fully guided tour.
Written November 29, 2016
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