Last updated 23 Oct 2026
Museums & Science for Families in Israel
A nationwide directory of museums & science for families, with 26 venues listed across Israel. Filter by city to find options near you, and check individual listings for ages, costs, booking and English-language support.
Where can families go across Israel?
Directory options include Beit Aaronsohn - Nili Museum, Zichron Yaakov, Nazareth Village, Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture, Joe Alon Center - Museum of Bedouin Culture, Lieberman House - Nahariya Heritage Museum. See the listings below for full details.
Do I need to book?
Check with each venue regarding booking, especially on weekends and holidays.
How much does it cost?
Check with each venue for current pricing.
Is it suitable for children?
Check with the venue regarding age suitability before you go.
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Beit Aaronsohn - Nili Museum, Zichron Yaakov
Zichron Yaakov
Museum in the Aaronsohn family home in Zichron Yaakov telling the story of the Nili spy network.
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Nazareth Village
Nazareth
Open-air museum in Nazareth recreating a first-century Galilean village and farm, with guided tours.
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Corinne Mamane Museum of Philistine Culture
Ashdod
Museum in Ashdod devoted to Philistine culture and the archaeology of ancient Ashdod.
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Joe Alon Center - Museum of Bedouin Culture
Lahav
Museum and visitor centre on Bedouin culture at Kibbutz Lahav in the northern Negev, with guided tours and workshops.
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Lieberman House - Nahariya Heritage Museum
Nahariya
Nahariya city heritage museum in the historic Lieberman house, covering the town's founding and early years.
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Abraham's Well International Visitors Center
Be'er Sheva
Audio-visual and 3D presentation on the life of the Patriarch Abraham, in the Old City of Be'er Sheva.
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Ghetto Fighters' House Museum
Lohamei HaGetaot
Holocaust and Jewish resistance museum at Kibbutz Lohamei HaGetaot between Nahariya and Akko, with a children's art and education programme.
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Herzliya Museum of Contemporary Art
Herzliya
Contemporary art museum in Herzliya's memorial square with rotating exhibitions and workshops.
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MoBY - Museums of Bat Yam (Bat Yam Museum of Art)
Bat Yam
Contemporary art museum in Bat Yam, one of the MoBY (Museums of Bat Yam) buildings, with changing exhibitions.
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Museum of Russian Art, Ramat Gan
Ramat Gan
Museum of Russian art in Ramat Gan with changing exhibitions and family activity days.
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Museum of Islamic and Near Eastern Cultures
Be'er Sheva
Museum of Islamic and Near Eastern cultures in the former Grand Mosque building in the Old City of Be'er Sheva.
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Minkov Orchard Museum, Rehovot
Rehovot
Heritage citrus orchard museum in Rehovot showing early-20th-century grove life, listed by the Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites.
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Negev Museum of Art
Be'er Sheva
Art museum in the former Governor's Mansion (built 1906) in the Old City of Be'er Sheva, about 15 minutes' walk from the central bus and train stations.
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The Train Yard: Engine 70414 Complex
Be'er Sheva
Restored Turkish railway station complex in the Old City of Be'er Sheva, with the historic locomotive and a visitor experience.
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Khan Museum Hadera
Hadera
Museum in Hadera's restored Ottoman-era khan building, with local history and art exhibitions.
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Pool of the Arches
Ramla
8th-century underground water reservoir in Ramla where visitors row small boats through arched chambers.
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White Tower (White Mosque Compound)
Ramla
Mamluk-era White Tower minaret and the remains of the 8th-century White Mosque in the centre of ancient Ramla.
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Beit Sturman Museum, Ein Harod
Ein Harod
Regional museum of the Jordan and Harod valleys at Kibbutz Ein Harod, covering the area's nature, archaeology and history.
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Lod Mosaic Center
Lod
Archaeological museum in Lod built around a late Roman mosaic floor discovered in the city in 1996.
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Tel Hai Courtyard
Kiryat Shmona
Heritage site of the 1920 Battle of Tel Hai north of Kiryat Shmona, with the restored courtyard and museum, listed by the Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites.
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Haifa Museum of Art
Haifa
A modern and contemporary art museum with interactive family exhibitions and an education programme.
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Mishkan Museum of Art, Ein Harod
Ein Harod
Art museum at Kibbutz Ein Harod in the Jezreel Valley, one of Israel's earliest art museums, with contemporary and Israeli art exhibitions.
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Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Haifa
Japanese art and culture on Mount Carmel, with family creative workshops at the neighbouring Kisch House.
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The Green Submarine, Ashdod Museum of Art
Ashdod
Interactive family art and ecology activity space inside the Ashdod Museum of Art.
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Lunada Children's Museum
Be'er Sheva
Interactive children's museum in Beer Sheva. Sun-Thu and Sat 09:30-16:00, closed Friday.
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Yaacov Agam Museum of Art, Rishon LeZion
Rishon LeZion
Kinetic art museum with interactive works for all ages. Guided tours in English by appointment; children's art workshops.
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Beit Aaronsohn - Nili Museum, Zichron Yaakov
Zichron Yaakov
Museum in the Aaronsohn family home in Zichron Yaakov telling the story of the Nili spy network.
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Nazareth Village
Nazareth
Open-air museum in Nazareth recreating a first-century Galilean village and farm, with guided tours.
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MoBY - Museums of Bat Yam (Bat Yam Museum of Art)
Bat Yam
Contemporary art museum in Bat Yam, one of the MoBY (Museums of Bat Yam) buildings, with changing exhibitions.
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Pool of the Arches
Ramla
8th-century underground water reservoir in Ramla where visitors row small boats through arched chambers.
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Where can I find museums & science for families in Israel?
We list 26 museums & science venues across Israel. Use the location filters to narrow down options in your city.
Do I need to book?
Some venues require or recommend booking, especially on weekends and holidays. Check the individual listing for booking details.