Museum of The Underground Prisoners — Attraction in Jerusalem

This is probably the most underrated, overlooked, and truly incredible tourist stops / museums in Jerusalem Israel.

Restored to appear strikingly "current" recreation of what it was like then.

Self-guided at your own pace. With decent Hebrew and English placards to learn more about the period in history and the personal experiences in the prison.

It is NOT for young children - as kids under 8yo asked many questions and we're scared by the jail cells and trying to understand it all. That's even without showing them the execution noose exhibit.

Honestly, I was so moved, my experiences in Israel haven't been the same since we visited...

Highly recommended. Make sure you leave at least an hour and a half. Very educational, so many historical facts and events are interleaved in a facinating tour. Authentic building , exhibits and amazing stories about the people who were kept prisoners (and their visitors) will make you appreciate everything we have today so much more. Most of the content is IMHO adjusted for families. NOTE parking is a BIG problem (consider public transportation, I know COVID-19....). ALSO - we were so fortunate to have a guided tour which made the entire experience so much better - (we were fortunate to get Ehud Bartov as our guide - Huge...

Let bygones be bygones. A shame the desecrated gravestone of a young Palestine Policeman is displayed near the entrance. Some inaccuracies and omissions. Both Jews and Arabs were incarcerated here for their crimes, although the exhibition aims to give the impression it was mainly for Jews. There is no mention of the 1936-39 Arab Revolt. The British authorities always hanged convicted prisoners in Acre, never Jerusalem, out of respect for the city's holy status. The King's portrait should be displayed alongside the Union flag in Major Charlton's office, not over it. The gin bottle on the table is a nice...