Location: Rehovot
Top Things to do in Rehovot
5 Museums in Rehovot That You Shouldn't Miss
Rehovot (Hebrew: רְחוֹבוֹת) is a city in the Central District of Israel, about 20 kilometers (12 miles) south of Tel Aviv. In 2016 it had a population of 135,726.
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1. Ayalon Institute Museum
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5.0 based on 473 reviews
Ayalon Institute's fascinating story is about a top secret operation which occurred between the end of the Second World War and Israel's independence (1945-1948). On Kibbutzim Hill, north of the city of Rehovot, under the vigilant eyes of the British who ruled the area, a clandestine bullet factory was built underground. The plant was code named " The Ayalon Institute" by members of the Haganah. The building and operation of the "Institute" was a co-operative effort by members of "Hatzofim Aleph" (a pioneer group) and people from the local Jewish clandestine military, who moved to Kibbutzim Hill.. Two shafts leading to the underground plant were disguised under a laundry room and a bakery. After the establishment of the State of Israel, the bullet making machines were moved to a centralized factory. Members of Hatzofim Aleph left Kibbutzim Hill and founded Kibbutz Ma'agan Micha'el in 1949.
Reviewed By Sunshine34500 - West Orange, United States
Private tour of this intricate and amazing, secret bullet making factory, was just another tale of the Israeli resistance, perseverance and sheer will to survive at all costs. Over 6000 bullets were made here to fight against the resistance, all quietly going on, under the guise of a bakery.
2. Weizmann House
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By AmandaPinkas
The Weizmann institute prides it’s self on it’s beautiful gardens. It’s quite common place to see young couples being photographed for wedding photographs, in the late afternoons. There are Barolo right trees, other greenery, rolling lawns, fish ponds
3. The Levinson Visitors Center
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
A visit to the Weizmann Institute of Science combines an encounter with science, technology and innovation with tradition, culture and Zionism, providing an amazing mix of experiences in three different venues on the Institute's grounds: The new Levinson Visitors Center invites visitors to follow their curiosity into the future. The tour begins with interactive exhibits which allow visitors to learn about the fascinating world of scientists who uncover the secrets of nature and decipher the codes of the universe. A multi-media presentation of highly advanced technology concludes the adventure. The residence of Dr. Chaim Weizmann, the first President of the State of Israel and the founder of the Weizmann Institute of Science is a rare, architectural gem in Israel. En route, the visitors hear the story of Dr. Weizmann and learn about his vision of science and statehood which led to the founding of Israel and the Weizmann Institute of Science. A unique, interactive science museum located entirely outdoors, which allows visitors to operate exhibits that demonstrate scientific principles and natural phenomena.
Reviewed By igal27 - Rehovot, Israel
Despite having worked at the Weizmann Institute for many years already, I recently went on a tour of the Weizmann's Visiting Center for the first time (at least since it was renovated a few years ago). Very impressive! First you go through a room with a few hi-tech displays giving you an overview of the history of the Weizmann Institute and the science done at the Institute (including one particularly interesting display where you turn the pages of a large book (a real, "physical" book -- not a virtual one), and see multimedia content mixed in with the written content on the book pages -- the multimedia content is projected down from an overhead projector; the neat part is, the display changes as you flip the pages, so you get the relevant multimedia content displayed for each page to which you flip! There are also large digital interactive tables which allow you to find out what research is being done in what areas in the different faculties at the Institute, but in a very interesting way. Then you go down into a large room with a set of short videos displayed on the floor, which are activated by holding your hand over a light/laser beam and raising it slowly. In that room, you get shown a short (8-min) movie narrated by a few prominent Weizmann scientists, displayed on either side of the room (so you can sit on whatever side you prefer) as well as on the floor. On your way out, you can buy some Weizmann-branded souvenirs from the gift shop, and pop into Cafe Mada, adjacent to the Visitors Center in the same building (the Lopatie Conference Center), for coffee and a bite of something tasty to eat. All in all, a very interesting way to get a brief overview of the Weizmann Institute, highly recommended!
4. Clore Garden of Science
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By slowwalkers
I took my two grandsons here and they had a wonderful time learning science and experiencing with all the machines and props. Excellent guide who explained the basic scientific principles behind the demonstrations and exhibits. A great place for kids and fun for parents and grandparents also.
