Top Things to do in Central District
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Things to do in Central District, Central District: The Best Specialty Museums
Discover the best top things to do in Central District, Israel including Ayalon Institute Museum, Bet Miriam - Sea Museum, Museum of Jewish Heritage in Israel, Rishon Le Zion Museum, Tracktors Museum, Weizmann House, The Levinson Visitors Center, Truck museum, Kfar Saba Museum, Petach Tikva Museum Of Art.
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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. Bet Miriam - Sea Museum
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The archaeological museum "Beit Miriam" in Palmachim, is situated on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The unique artifacts on display in the museum tell the story of ancient cultures which settled in the area, and artifacts which were fished from the sea reveal the relationship between man and sea and help our understanding of naval routes and commerce in the Mediterranean Sea in ancient
3. Museum of Jewish Heritage in Israel
4. Rishon Le Zion Museum
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By 863ethang - Ramat Gan, Israel
Had a great afternoon in a very interesting museum. Incredible to learn how many things were developed here. The roots of Israeli innovation. Had a great guide named *Libi* who was very nice, knowledgable, enthusiastic and with great fluant English! Deffinetly recommend.
5. Tracktors Museum
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
6. 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
7. 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!
8. Truck museum
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By 922galik
Great free place to bring you young kids to, my kid had a blast climbing all the big trucks and see how it feels up there. The only downfall is that its free therefor very crowded, and also it has no place to purchase drinks and food near by so come prepared.
9. Kfar Saba Museum
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
The Museum invites you to explore ancient periods of Kfar Saba and its surroundings, and experiment with a myriad of arts and crafts from the past as well as guided tours throughout the Moshava (Village). We also conduct an excavation and reconstruction project in the old Kfar Saba Tel, where visitors join in recapturing the arts of producing olive oil and wine. The current exhibitions take visitors on a journey through Kfar Saba from prehistoric times until its historic rejuvenation. Visitors will enjoy a fascinating presentation of archaeological findings, photographs and illustrations as well as an audiovisual presentation in a reconstruction of an ancient courtyard. The outdoor Mosaic Yard displays various segments of mosaic floors (originals and replicas) which were excavated from multiple areas in the vicinity of Kfar Saba. One of the more impressive mosaic floors presented here was found in an ancient synagogue from the Talmudic period, and mentions the settlement Kfar Saba.
