The Biblical Museum of Natural History, Jerusalem District, Israel
5.0 (49 reviews) Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #2 in Beit Shemesh Speciality Museums • Zoos
Great place to visit.
The Biblical Museum of Natural History is a unique institution that is part zoo, part natural history museum, and part Torah education center. It showcases the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects of Scripture, as well as related zoological topics from the Talmud. The large species are exhibited as taxidermy specimens, while live exhibits are maintained for smaller species, and there are also a large number of biological artifacts of religious significance. Visits are conducted via guided tours, which include hands-on experiences! Through the exciting and interactive tour, visitors learn the identities and symbolism of the animals of Scripture, lessons in Jewish values, law and history, and the natural history of Biblical Israel.
Address
corner of HaTopaz and HaChoshen streets Har Tuv B., Beit Shemesh 9906118 Israel
Mobile
Website
http://www.biblicalnaturalhistory.org
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 9:59
User Ratings
5.0 based on (49 reviews)
Reviews
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5Redbaron 5:00 PM Jan 25, 2020
great visit and very interesting and informative to my grandchildren
This is a "mixed bag", that is part zoo, part natural history museum, and part Torah education center. It showcases the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects of Scripture, as well as related zoological topics from the Talmud. The large species are exhibited as taxidermy specimens, while live exhibits are maintained for smaller species, and there are also a large number of biological artifacts of religious significance. Visits are conducted via guided tours, which include hands-on experiences! The tour is exciting and interactive , we all learned the identities and symbolism of the animals of Scripture, lessons in Jewish values, law and history, and the natural history of Biblical Israel.
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5robodocny 5:00 PM Jan 21, 2023
Great for all ages
We were last here when the museum was very young. It was great then and is better now Our group ranged in age from 9-74 All will visit again. Everyone left smiling. Rabbi Slifkin’s warm personality was evident throughout the tour We saw live animals and stuffed images. Everything comes with an explanation The highlight was the hands on exhibit of live animals Words don’t do this experience justice
