Sarona Museum — Attraction in Tel-Aviv

Free museum with exhibits on the history of the area. Sarona was formerly a colony of Templars from Germany - leading to the area's distinct architecture. Outside of Jaffa - probably the most historically interesting area of Tel Aviv. Inquire at the visitors center for tours and access.

Also be careful when exiting the museum from the second floor. Take the stairs back down instead (and not the signed exit to continue the exhibit). You'll end up stuck on the second floor locked out (the external elevator is usually locked from the ground floor and...

Small but nice and very interesting. 3 floors to see, don't miss the basement showing the restoration of Sharona and the moving of several of the original houses so Kaplan street can be widened to carry Tel-Aviv heavy traffic. In upper 2 floors you can learn of the history of Sharona built by the Templers from Germany. Later Sharona area was center of Israeli government in 1948 and Israeli armey headquarters. In lower, basement level you can see 1900's early washing machine. See to understand history of place and better understand...

Try to do a free tour with them. We did one in English at 11 on a Tuesday and it was great. Learn about the very interesting history of this area that was a settlement of German Protestants before Tel Aviv was even founded; explore a special underground passage for wine; watch the first high-tech olive press in Israel; and end up with a special treat in the market (if you are lucky). (P.S. the guide will accept tips at the end if you...