The Biblical Museum of Natural History
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The Biblical Museum of Natural History, currently located in Hartuv at the entrance to Beit Shemesh, Israel, was founded in 2014 by Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, affectionately referred to as the "Zoo Rabbi."
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The Biblical Museum of Natural History, currently located in Hartuv at the entrance to Beit Shemesh, Israel, was founded in 2014 by Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, affectionately referred to as the "Zoo Rabbi."
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Due to a family mess-up we arrived a minute late for our appointed tour. There was only one parking space left in the small museum parking area, but plenty of parking space on the street (but maybe not always? Moral: arrive with good time to park, if you'rearriving by car). There's a lift at the entrance level that takes you up to the museum, but no sign to suggest that actually everything takes place upstairs (incase, like me, you wandered around the entrance level to see where to check-in for the guided tour). The entrance houses a museum shop with cuddly animal toys, as well as Rabbi Slifkin's serious natural history Torah books. The museum's guides and volunteers were friendly, humorous and helpful. The museum has a pleasant lay-out with exhibits and explanations in Hebrew and English. Some exhibits may not be touched, others are very hands-on and a few have warning about potential bites... so read the signs or keep an eye on younger illiterate children. We enjoyed the explanatory video on entry to the tour. In all, a very pleasant and educational hour was had by our entire family.
Naomi GeffenNaomi Geffen
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Great museum, interesting and fun for all the family. There are great exhibits, an informative tour (I took the tour in English and the guide was great) and interactive bits for adults and kids alike (hold a Burmese python, tarantula and much much more). For those a little more squirmish worry not, there are cuddlier things to hold / pet too! The museum focusses on the fauna of the land of Israel and related regions along with their links to the Bible, but also includes wider aspects of the animal kingdom. I would highly recommend a visit - plan to spend 2-3 hours I suggest.
Yona ChesnerYona Chesner
10
Really great and special place to visit in Israel. Highly recommend!!! Explanations are interesting and informative and I walked away learning a lot. Hands on! Visited with children ages 3-15 and everyone had fun. Great for adults as wellbut it’s only an hour or so. So you need other activities to fill the afternoon.
Aharon E. WexlerAharon E. Wexler
10
Amazing place! So much work, research and resources went into making the information accessible to all. The tours was set up in different stages and you have to stay with the group so plan accordingly. It's not the type of museum you wander around by yourself. The guides and staff are knowledgeable and friendly.
Rachel IRachel I
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מומלץ מאד. לכל גיל. חוויה מדהימה. לא לוותר על ההדרכה.
Sarit CohenSarit Cohen
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+972 73-213-1662
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Website
biblicalnaturalhistory.org
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