Location: Beersheba
Top Things to do in Beersheba
Top Restaurants in Beersheba
Top 10 Museums in Beersheba, Southern District
Beersheba, also spelled Beer-Sheva (/bɪərˈʃiːbə/; Hebrew: בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע Be'er Sheva [be.eʁˈʃeva]; Arabic: بئر السبع Bi'ir as-Sab [biːr esˈsabeʕ]), is the largest city in the Negev desert of southern Israel. Often referred to as the "Capital of the Negev", it is the center of the fourth most populous metropolitan area in Israel, the eighth most populous Israeli city with a population of 205,810, and the second largest city with a total area of 117,500 dunams (after Jerusalem).
Restaurants in Beersheba
1. The Gateway to the Negev Visitor Center
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
The Negev Visitors Center is a one-stop-shop to bring the opportunities of the Negev to light. The center is an exciting attraction with innovative technological displays, experiential and interactive activities from a variety of fields, including housing, employment, education, culture, and more. we offer interactive tour of the center and guided tours of the Negev and Beer-Sheva.
2. ANZAC Memorial Center
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5.0 based on 148 reviews
The ANZAC Memorial Center in Be’er Sheva was built in cooperation with the governments of Australia and Israel, the Be’er Sheva municipality, the JNF, JNF Australia and the CWGC. The Center is located near the cemetery for combatants of the First World War in Be’er Sheva. The ANZAC Memorial Center is a unique place in Israel that tells the story of the soldiers of the ANZAC and their conquest in the land of Israel. Pre-bookings are advisable.
Reviewed By Sydbunyip
This new museum is an intimate, simple and poignant place that pays fitting tribute to the brave young men who fought, and in several cases died, here. The guided tour (in English) that we and another Australian family were given, together with a film, photographic displays, archival footage and the powerful solemnity of the war graves cemetery, give a good understanding of the events which the Centre commemorates, without overwhelming. It’s advisable to book by phone. I had trouble initially communicating with the Centre. The online email form didn’t seem to work, and the person who answered the phone didn’t speak English. However when I phoned again later I got onto someone who did speak English, booked us for the tour, and gave good advice regarding public transport. We caught the 470 bus from the Jerusalem central bus station and changed to a local bus in Beersheva, aided by google maps. It was straightforward. I think this would appeal to anyone with an interest in history, and especially to Australians, New Zealanders and British visitors.
3. Staircase Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Staircase Gallery at The Ottoman House Hotel is a one of a kind space featuring local artists in Beer Sheva. Located in the heart of the old city, the art exhibition frequently changes and has free entrance all year round. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the wonderful rooftop over looking the entire city.
4. Hatzerim Israel Airforce Museum
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4.5 based on 199 reviews
Reviewed By 484felixp
Book in adavnce a guided tour in a given language. Much better with a guided tour. You learn so much about Israel Aviation History and... histories !!
5. Negev Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
6. Carasso Science Park
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Ruthie17
A great hands-on science museum with a large selection of exhibitions for every member of the family. Everything is explained in Hebrew, Arabic and English. A private guided tour is available for an additional cost (a reservation is needed). The museum is rather big- you need at least two hours to enjoy it, but can actually spend there a whole day. Most of the exhibitions are indoors - great for a hot Israeli summer day.
7. Lunada Children's Museum
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4.5 based on 123 reviews
Lunada is an experiential museum, the first of its kind in Israel. Innovative, interactive and fun for the whole family, encouraging activity and learning for all ages at an international level. The museum is housed in a 4k sq.m, 3-story facility that includes eight knowledge spaces with over 50 exhibits and installations in addition to unique outdoor areas. Each area features a different aspect of the world we live in and allows children to experience the various layers of reality and to discover themselves and their place in personal life, family life, public and social lives, as individuals and as part of a group. Through play in the museum’s unique areas, children are exposed to significant parts of their own world and practice important aspects of daily life such as time management, money and food, experiencing situations of interpersonal communication, meeting the world of culture and art, the solar system and unique features of planet Earth.
Reviewed By Ethan288888 - London, United Kingdom
I took my 3-year-old daughter here with her 9 year old cousin and they both had a great time. We were there for 2.5 hours and would have stayed longer if it didn't close. Highly recommended with lots of fun soft play and creative stations for the kids to play. A real gem!
8. The Museum of Bedouin Culture
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4.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By PaulM90
Well done museum, quite objective with references to history not just local Bedouins, but across other countries. Good quality audio guide, nice coffee in the real Bedouin tent. I also liked the displays dedicated to Bedouin marriage traditions and musical instruments. Informative video displays. Good picnic areas and hiking trails around. It's a problem that it's closed on Fridays and Saturdays, unfortunately.
9. Abraham's Well International Visitor Center
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4.0 based on 78 reviews
The story of Abraham, The father of monotheism is a story of a true faith and devotion. You're invited to take part in a unique experience and see this well-known story in a new light. Join us on a journey through history that will give you an opportunity to become a part of the story. In a tour that lasts about an hour we will hear the story of Abraham in a fresh and new angle. We will get to know the connection between Abraham and Be'er Sheva and learn about the different roles of wells in ancient times. Later on we will view some meaningful moments of Abraham's life as presented in The Book of Genesis in an audio – visual hallway and watch a 3-D movie with subtitles translated into 9 different languages. At the end of the movie we will regather for a few last words and observation of the well we heard and learned about during the tour.
Reviewed By pesahs613 - Israel, null
This interesting historical site is very accessible to all visiting the city of Beersheba. Free parking. Easily found, using WAZE. Nice knowledgeable guide in Hebrew. Also have tours in other languages. Movie is in many languages.Try to order in advance, because there are school tours all the time. For those who don't know (or forgot) the Biblical history of our father Abraham, it will be very enlightening. The site is fit for Jews, Christians & Moslems- since Abraham was their ancestor. The end of the tour is a surprise: the "REAL" well that Abraham dug was found and restored. You'll surely like it. ps. When buying the tickets, there is a possiblity of purchasing a double ticket: one for the Abraham center, and another for the Locomotive site close by. worth it.
10. Engine 70414
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4.0 based on 62 reviews
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