Russian Museum Jericho, West Bank, Palestinian Territories
4.5 (13 reviews) Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #12 in Jericho Speciality Museums
Transforming cultural sites in Palestine
The first time I visited the Russian museum compound in Jericho I was truly impressed. Next time I went to Jericho I took my family to visit the place (I'm in Jericho at least once a month). The gardens are very neat and beautiful place to take a stroll and enjoy the greenery, depending on the weather, including the famous sycamore tree from the biblical story of Zacchaeus. The museum building is done in a roman style inline with the roman house ruins excavated at the property and containing a beautiful mosaic floor displayed at the museum. Most interesting for me were the photographs on display of Russian pilgrims who visited Palestine around the beginning of the 1900's. The photographs were found at old building on the property which were used by the pilgrims. The staff is very friendly and will take the time to give you a tour and explain the details about every artifact on display.
Address
D.Medvedev Str, Palestinian Territories.
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Website
http://www.facebook.com/Russian-Museum-in-Jericho-459535037497484/?pnref=lhc
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 15:56
User Ratings
4.5 based on (13 reviews)
Reviews
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5Jack R 5:00 PM Aug 28, 2016
Transforming cultural sites in Palestine
The first time I visited the Russian museum compound in Jericho I was truly impressed. Next time I went to Jericho I took my family to visit the place (I'm in Jericho at least once a month). The gardens are very neat and beautiful place to take a stroll and enjoy the greenery, depending on the weather, including the famous sycamore tree from the biblical story of Zacchaeus. The museum building is done in a roman style inline with the roman house ruins excavated at the property and containing a beautiful mosaic floor displayed at the museum. Most interesting for me were the photographs on display of Russian pilgrims who visited Palestine around the beginning of the 1900's. The photographs were found at old building on the property which were used by the pilgrims. The staff is very friendly and will take the time to give you a tour and explain the details about every artifact on display.
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5Sfrantz 5:00 PM Oct 16, 2014
Great museum people must visit
Jericho is a sleepy spread out town that offers a variety of things for tourists to see and do, but the new Russian Federation financed museum is the best location in the city at present. Opened just a year or two ago in a brand new building, it includes exhibits of archaeological finds, mosaics and friendly guides. Most visitors are Russian so it may be difficult to find a guide. We were hosted by a law student named Nadia who provided explanations about the site. There are period photos of Russian pilgrims in the 19th century. The property itself was acquired by the Russians in that period. Outside in the immaculate grounds is an archaeological site, grass and fruit trees. There is also the historic tree of Zaccheus that relates to a story from the New Testament and Jesus. A younger sycamore tree is nearby. Entrance is 20 NIS.
