GALILEE MUSEUMS

Archaeological Museum of the Golan
Located in Katzrin, the museum displays various finds from the Golan, including Hebrew inscriptions from ancient synagogues in the area. There is a special hall devoted to the heroic story of the Jewish town of Gamla with an audiovisual presentation.
Open daily from 8 am – 5 pm, Fri until 3 pm and Sat from l0 am– 4 pm.
Tel: 04-696 9636.
Ancient Katzrin Park
Near the town of Katzrin, featuring a reconstructed synagogue and village from Talmudic times including a house furnished with domestic artefacts of the period. Same hours as Archaeological Museum.
Same ticket for Park and Archaeological Museum
Open daily from 8 am – 5 pm, Fri until 3 pm and Sat from l0 am– 4 pm.
Tel 04-696 2412.
Artists Exhibition Safed
Next to the ancient synagogues lies the Artists' Quarter. The individual galleries are open to visitors and the General Exhibition, housed in an ancient mosque, is open from Sun-Thurs from 9:30 am to 6 pm (closing two hours earlier in winter), Fri until 2pm and Sat from l0 am until 2 pm
Tel: 04-692 0087.
Bar David Museum of Art & Judaica
Permanent display of Judaica at Kibbutz Baram.
Open daily including Sat 10:00-16:00 (till 15:00 in winter).
Tel 04-698 8295.
Beit Hashomer
Located near Tel-Hai at Kfar Giladi, the museum documents the Shomer movement, the precursor of the Israeli army, initiated by settlers in the Upper Galilee. An audio-visual presentation is included. One of the two art galleries presents a permanent exhibition of the sculptress Batya Lishanski.
Guided tours from the museum can be arranged to the 2 arms caches in the area, Tel-Hai and others. Special activities are offered for children.
Open daily 8 am - 15:30, Fridays till 12, Saturdays till 12:30
Tel. 04-694 1565
Dubrovin Farm
Reconstructed farm near Yesud Hama'ala demonstrating settlement life at the turn of the century. Audio-visual presentation, evening entertainment in summer. Facilities: restaurant, pottery workshop.
Open daily 9 am-5 pm, closing one hour later in summer (Fri and holiday eves until 5 pm). Admission charge.
Tel: 04-693 7371.
Hameiri House
Institute for the study of the history of Jewish settlement in Safed.
Collection of items from the daily life of Jews in Safed in past generations.
Admission charge.
Open daily 9 am–2 pm, Fri until 1 pm.
Tel: 04-697 1307
Hula Valley Museum of Prehistory
At Kibbutz Ma'ayan Baruch. Prehistoric finds in the Hula valley area, ancient tools and implements. Open daily 9am - 12 noon. Admission charge.
Tel: 04-695 4611.
Israel Bible Museum
The art of Phillip Ratner. On Citadel Hill, Safed. Entrance free.
October to May: Sun-Thurs 10 am - 2 pm (closed January).
June to September: Sun-Thurs 10 am – 4 pm, Fri 10 am – 1 pm.
Tel: 04-699 9972.
Kiryat Shmona Museum
The Kiryat Shmona Museum, located in a former mosque, presents the history of the city and the surrounding area.
Among the exhibits are finds from archaeological excavations in Kiryat Shmona and photographs of the excavations at one of the tels in the area. Another exhibit focuses on immigration to the city since its establishment. Visitors may also view a film about the city.
16 Jordan St., Kiryat Shmona.
Tel: 04-694 0135.
Photography & Tel Hai Industrial Park
In one of the most beautiful regions of the Galilee, the Tel Hai Industrial Park aims to combine modern industry, art, nature and education in a unique, harmonious and natural setting. The recently opened Museum of Photography includes a series of exhibitions of the work of many renowned local and international photographers. Additional attractions include the Export Industries Exhibition and concerts for music lovers - a real feast for the senses!
Open Sun-Thurs 9 am-4 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm. Entrance fee.
Tel. 04-695 0769.
Tel Hai Courtyard Museum
The Tel Hai area was one of the first to be settled by members of the Shomer (Watchman) organization, which protected nearby settlements. Nearby is the monument to Yosef Trumpeldor and seven others who were killed defending Tel Hai. The museum houses a display of agricultural equipment used at the time. Admission charge includes a multilingual audio-visual presentation.
Open daily 8 am–4 pm, (Fri until l pm), Sat 10 am-5 pm.
Tel: 04-695 1333.
The Tel Hai Sculpture Garden
The site exhibits Israeli works and shows explanatory films on sculpture.
Open daily from 8am-4pm.
Tel: 04-694 3731.
Ancient Katzrin Park



