History Museums in Tel Aviv
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- Gil H2 contributionsYou don’t have to be a Jew to enjoy this beautiful place.
There are 3 levels to go through. Do not rush. Come again if you did not finish it all. I know I willWritten September 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MooshLACalabasas, CA593 contributionsFascinating 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, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Dee Catz15 contributionsEven though this is not the real location, it is still a great place to learn about the events leading up to the Declaration of the State of Israel. The movie is very informative, all the pictures on the walls are really educational and the bonus is the rest of the historical information in the building. The models of Tel Aviv are so interesting.Written November 16, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MooshLACalabasas, CA593 contributionsHad a lovely visit to the museum today. It wasn't busy which allowed me a great opportunity to not feel rushed to walk through each of the exhibits. The time I went, two of the major exhibits were under construction however I can tell you that the historic currency/coin display alone is worth the price of admission. The rich history and artifacts it has on file to tell the full story of the history of this region was beyond fascinating. In addition there were pavilions focused on ceramics. craftsmanship. communication and many others. Each pavilion is well staffed and air conditioned and offered great English and Hebrew and often Arabic translations that were correct.Written July 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NoraatcSudbury, MA39,939 contributionsOur visit to the Hagana Museum wasn’t accidental as we are keenly interested in the history of the State of Israel before and after the Declaration of Independence. Hagana was the main Zionist military organization and the predecessor of the IDF. We read so many books about the heroes of Hagana, but seeing their photos and watching unique footage about the battles they bravely fought and won was something we will treasure forever. They fought with almost no ammunition, minimal skills, after surviving concentration camps, but they were on a mission to defend their state and their noble goal made them unbeatable. So many sacrifices made, so many lives lost and lives ruined forever, but the State of Israel survived and is flourishing now.Written April 25, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Boaz YTel Aviv, Israel586 contributionsTake a step into a world of coolness and nostalgia! It's a small place nothing fancy or crazy but filled with so many details and collectors items - if you like those stuff, old toys especially - visit! Plus so many cool places in the area to enjoy so it's a plusWritten November 1, 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- benc99991 contributionWe visit the Neve Tzedek area a lot, but until recently had never entered nor indeed paid particular attention to this fascinating museum detailing a little-known but unique community: the Jews of Aden, a former British Protectorate port now located in Yemen, separated only by a narrow gulf from the Horn of Africa.
The Jews of Aden have numerous similarities to Yemenite Jews as a whole (a community about which it's possible to learn a lot in Neve Tzedek and also in the nearby district of Kerem HaTeimanim) but are distinctly influenced by the importance the British attached to the Protectorate as a bustling entrepot, and as such mingled with British, Indian, and Iraqi Jews, among others. For instance, as we learned, while it is more common in Israel to eat the starchy dough jachnun as a savoury dish, alongside a rich tomato sauce and spicy condiments, in Aden 'gachnun' (according to the local dialect) was typically eaten with jam, as a sweet dish which might even accompany afternoon tea.
The museum houses a broad range of artefacts, photographs and documents relating to Aden Jews, from the community's origins to its later settlement in Israel and in the UK. There is also a range of books to browse through or buy which help the visitor enrich their knowledge. Our visit was really made special by staff member Sarah, who took time to explain to us numerous nuances and additional facts that placed the community in its historical context. It's also possible to book tours in advance if you're coming with a large group. You can pop in for ten minutes just to get a feel while you're on your way to one of the neighborhood's other sides, or stay for up to an hour to fully immerse yourself in the exhibits and books and even climb the stairs to the grand synagogue hall.Written September 9, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - saschastreuleChur, Switzerland612 contributionsGreat little museum directly at the sea.
Nice place to eat after the visit outside on the huge garden or just to drink a beer.
Really old building combined with modern glass.Written August 2, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - IndianaMom2010Indiana9 contributionsMy husband, daughter (age 25), and I visited here as well as other historical museums in Tel Aviv. This Etzel Museum is well worth the visit.Written July 31, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.