Things to do in Northern District, Northern District: The Best Specialty Museums

The Circassian Heritage Center presents thousands of years of history of one of the indigenous peoples of the Caucasus. In the Center you can learn about the emergence of the Circassian people, and its exceptional culture and language. You will also hear of his constant defense of his homeland and of the tragedy experienced in the form of the Circassian genocide that took place at the end of the 19th century. The tour begins with a presentation in the flower mill hall, and continues with guided tour inside the museum rooms. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 17:00 Sunday : only by appointment

Otzar HaSTam is a hands-on, multimedia experience that brings Judaism to life. Situated on a mountaintop with breathtaking views of the Galilee and the Kineret, our state-of-the-art center offers a variety of activities and attractions, and is the ideal starting point for your tours of Tzfat and the surrounding area.

Exploring an Ancient Culture… Go on a fascinating journey back in time to the late stone age era, visit the Yarmukian Culture museum at kibbutz Shaar Hagolan. This site was one of the important cultic and artistic centers in the Ancient Middle East, where the very beginnings of agriculture and pottery occurred. The Museum of Yarmukian Culture at kibbutz Shaar Hagolan is well known all over the world for the number and quality of items on its display. The visitor gains a comprehensive picture of daily life as well as the art and cult of an 8000 years old Neolithic farmer’s village.

The museum bears the name of its donors - Moshe and Tova Bar David -and It's devoted to Israeli Art and Judaica that combine the new and the old. This against the splendid backdrop of the enchanting landscapes of the Galilee on the northern border of Israel, turns a visit to the museum into an extraordinary experience.

Great Mini World is a miniatures museum of the artist Moshe Samter. The museum is located in Yokne’am Illit, Israel, and contains about 120 models, all made of natural materials and recycled materials.You’ll find more details in our website.

The Gottesman Etching Center is Located in a distinctive Western Galilee landscape overlooking mountains and sea, it is a venue for artists from Israel and abroad to produce etchings, while also attracting the art-loving public for a first hand view of etching techniques.

Beit Hankin is located in Kfar Yehoshua, in the Valley of Yizreel. It was built as a nature museum and memorial for Yehoshua Hankin, who had purchased lands in Israel for the Zionist movement settlement enterprise. Today, in addition to the nature museum there is an art gallery hosting changing exhibitions on the subjects of nature, agriculture and Jewish settlement in the valley of Yizreel.

The Circassian Museum invites visitors to discover a hidden world within easy reach.This is an ethnographic museum about the Circassian culture.The Circassian people who originated in the Caucasus Mountains experienced genocide in the 18th century and half of the people were murdered and the other half expelled and settled throughout the Middle East and Turkey. m

Nazareth Village is a living history farm and village that gives you the opportunity to experience what Nazareth was like at the time of Jesus and Mary. • Stand in our synagogue, an exact replica of the one where Jesus taught. • Watch olives from the farm pressed into oil. • • Talk to the carpenter and weaver as they create their wares. • Walk with the shepherd taking care of the sheep and goats. • See an authentic wine press actually used during Jesus’ time. • Learn about the different seasonal activities like threshing wheat, picking olives and shearing sheep through our guided tour. • Complete your experience with a delightful first century Biblical meal served by our villagers in a beautiful setting. * All tours are guided only. * A reservation is strongly recommended to ensure your place on a tour.