Menachem Begin Heritage Center — Attraction in Jerusalem

This review concerns the English language tour, which was the only way we were allowed to view the museum. Self-guided tours were not an option. The museum consists of roughly six different videos that a tour guide leads you to. You sit and watch the videos (translation provided by electronic audio guide) and then the tour guide ushers you along to the next. We were not permitted to stop and examine the signage and reading material, even though there were English language placards. The guide stopped to ask for questions twice, though he only answered one each time before telling us we had to keep moving.

The videos, while informative, were nothing you could not glean from a biography or documentary. The museum has a few notable artifacts, though you won’t be given much time to examine them. Overall, this was a lackluster experience compared to the many other excellent museum experiences...

guided tour of museum was in hebrew with translation with earphones. Not certain whether there are English language tours. This fabulous tour is he living biography (including videos of speeches by Mr. Begin) of his life from beginning to end. Because he is a hero and at the same time, very humble person, who always did what had to be done, this Center is a must for every man woman and child who wants To see an example of someone whose life philosophy and character one should try to emulate. I went with my children and grandchildren, the youngest of whom was eight years old,and everyone Learned a lot, even though they are Israelis and I was the only American. I highly recommend the center to everyone. The tour lasts about 1 1/2 hours. There is also an option for another tour through outside neighborhoods in Jerusalem but I don’t know much...

The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is the official state memorial commemorating Menachem Begin, Israel’s sixth Prime Minister. The museum tells the story of the life of Menachem Begin, The Research Institute of the Begin Heritage Center sponsors conferences, lectures and colloquia in cooperation with universities and other research centers.

The center operates varied programs and tours for students, soldiers, and youth visiting from abroad. It also offers the “Junior Knesset” educational program, for middle school pupils, to enhance civic education and the study of...