Ben-Gurion's house in Sde Boker is a national heritage site that was the retirement home of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and his wife Paula from 1953 until Ben-Gurion's death in 1973. The house is located in the Negev Desert, and it was built in a simple style that reflects Ben-Gurion's love of simplicity and his commitment to the Zionist ideal of settling the land.
The house consists of two rooms: a study and a bedroom. The study is filled with Ben-Gurion's personal belongings, including his desk, his books, and his collection of gifts from world leaders. The bedroom is small and simple, and it contains a bed, a nightstand, and a dresser.
The house is surrounded by a garden, and it offers stunning views of the desert. Ben-Gurion loved to spend time in the garden, and he often wrote and read there. The garden is also home to a number of trees that Ben-Gurion planted, including a fig tree that he brought from his childhood home in Poland.
Ben-Gurion's house is a popular tourist destination, and it is a reminder of the life and legacy of one of Israel's most important leaders. The house is open to the public, and visitors can learn about Ben-Gurion's life and his vision for Israel by touring the house and visiting the adjacent...
Read morePowerful National Asset - Needs Renovation !
They have a passionate team, quality presentations, fun activities and sound historic representation of events, facts and narratives. Their leadership center and activities are powerful.
However, THIS PLACE NEEDS A BOOST ! Come visit and tell the staff what you think. They listen.
They have plenty of vacant area to put up a large parking lot (now you park on dust), a modern visitor center, with cafeteria, arrange and control the flow of visitors and significantly upgrade the entire place.
THIS IS A PRIMARY NATIONAL ASSET which deserves to be modernized and be accessible to all. Open it up for developers and use it as a national asset and an inspiration for future...
Read moreGreat little historical museum. Worthy of a visit if you are touring the area. It's a collection of small buildings were David ben Gurion the founding father of the state of Israel lived when he retreated from politics. The museum offer a glimpse into the man's life and glimpse into his legacy. The humility, seeking the simple life of a working men and the pioneering spirit are a far cry from today's leadership style. The small size of the museum means one can enjoy it without it been too overbearing (sometimes a great leader can be too much to take in one day). At the entrance there is a simple coffee shop with surprisingly good coffee and a stand with wine made in the next...
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