Throughout Israel’s hills, valleys and deserts, jeep excursions are an ideal and fascinating diversion for the kids. Led by experienced guides, jeep tours expose kids to Israel’s multitude of historic and natural wonders – and they will have a ball. Jeep tours are available in the Galilee, the Golan, the Negev, the Arava and in Judea.

Beit Hatfutsot - the Museum of the Jewish People, is more than a museum. This unique global institution tells the ongoing and extraordinary story of the Jewish people. Beit Hatfutsot connects Jewish people to their roots and strengthens their personal and collective Jewish identity. Beit Hatfutsot conveys to the world the fascinating narrative of the Jewish people and the essence of the Jewish culture, faith, purpose and deed while presenting the contribution of world Jewry to humanity.

The core exhibition takes visitors on a journey across eras and lands of Jewish life, exploring the unique story of Jewish continuity, creativity and diversity

The exhibition uses murals, reconstructions, dioramas, audio-visual displays, documentaries and interactive multimedia presentations to convey the panorama of the Jewish people.

 

Beit Hatfutsot provides an opportunity to explore Jewish subjects and is home to extensive databases: genealogy, visual documentation (photographs and collections), music, communities and family names.

 

The Museum also offers a variety of temporary exhibitions on a wide range of subjects, such as Jewish communities, Jewish art and identity, leading Jewish personalities and events.

 

Current temporary exhibitions:

Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait

In cooperation with the Jewish Museum in London

The exhibition focuses on Amy Winehouse's relationship with her family

and her professional life

On display until June 9, 2015

Dream Weavers: From Jewish Tailors to Top Fashion Designers

A group exhibition featuring dresses, jewelry and accessories from international dream team of Jewish designers

On display until June, 2015

 

For information on Beit Hatfutsot The Museum of the Jewish People call visitors' center: 03-7457808

Beit Hatfutsot, Tel Aviv University campus, gate 2, Klausner Street, Ramat Aviv

Founded in the 1940’s as an attempt to house all the animals mentioned in the Bible (many no longer indigenous to Israel), the zoo today also features species from every continent. Even though it is formally named “The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem,” most people still call it by its original name: the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo. It covers 62 acres in a lovely valley with green hills, a small lake fed by pools and waterfalls, spacious lawns and shady beauty spots. The zoo, built on two main levels that house most of the animal exhibits, is elegantly laid out and easy to navigate;  enclosures of the biblical animals are labeled with appropriate biblical quotes. A giant aquarium is under construction and set for a 2016 opening. The Tisch Family Zoological Gardens in Jerusalem it’s a must for children and adults of all ages.

Make your trip even more exciting by visiting MadaTech, Israel National Museum of Science, Technology & Space.

Established in 1983, MadaTech is housed in two historic landmark buildings in Haifa, originally home to the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
MadaTech's thought-provoking environment is the best place in Israel to get scientific with kids through play and fun .The entire history of scientific ideas – from Da Vinci to space travel – is placed at your fingertips, to explore and enjoy first-hand. See, touch, experience and unravel for yourself the principles of science and the secrets of technology.

MadaTech's hands- on exhibitions are geared with more than 600 fun, interactive exhibits that stimulate both mind and senses; from mechanics to electricity, optics, acoustics, aeronautics, green energy and more. Our unique Noble Energy Science Park is an outdoor science playground, where kids and adults can dive into the action and learn about world-changing ideas and inventions through their own play.

Each year Madatech hosts a leading international exhibition. From Dinosaurus of Patagonia, to Bodies, The Robotic World, Sports Science, 101 Inventions, Beyond Planet Earth and our current international exhibition Ships and the Sea, visiting from Heureka Museum in Finland.

MadaTech is where families join together for many meaningful hours of joy and quality time. A brief presentation of the museum's exhibits is available in English and visitors can also enjoy our coffee shop or drop by our souvenir shop.

The Bloomfield Science Museum in Jerusalem is a wonderful place for family outings and different learning experiences. The Museum runs simultaneous exhibits and activities, encouraging children and adults alike to touch and activate.

With something on offer for all ages, the Bloomfield Science Museum makes the perfect family outing in Jerusalem. The museum is filled with original and creative interactive displays and exhibits that invite one and all to touch, experiment, get involved and have fun. There are more than 10 various ongoing popular exhibits that should not be missed such as Games in Light and Shadow that lets to play with lights and shadows in mysterious French style villa or  Illusions-Mind Boggling  exhibition in which you'll be fascinated by various illusions.

Families and kids can take guided tours on a daily basis or take part in arts and crafts workshops (gift for every participant!), interactive science demonstrations and screenings of nature films in 3D.

On site there is a cafeteria with light refreshments and snacks.

All explanations (written and guided) are in 3 languages (Hebrew, English, Arabic) and the museum is accessible to disabled people.

Address: Museum Boulevard, Givat Ram, Jerusalem 9270100 Tel; 02-6544888

Admission:

Children under 5 – Free!

Child/adult NIS 45 (during vacation day NIS60)

Family ticket NIS160 ((during vacation day NIS220)

Many parents these days are looking to give their child that special summer experience – the one where he or she could explore, gain new skills, mature and have a lot of fun along the way. BIG IDEA Israeli summer camp is exactly that program- An international tech program taking place in the heart of the start-up nation.

Children and teens, ages 7-18, arrive to BIG IDEA every summer from 30 countries: USA, France, UK, Spain, Italy, Canada, Germany, Turkey, Japan, Russia, China and many more. The main language at camp is English, though you get to hear many other languages as well. Half of the campers are Israeli and the other half are international, which create the unique multi-cultural atmosphere at camp.

During the 2 weeks session, participants get hands-on experience in tech and media workshops of their choice. Some campers choose to create their own computer game, build robots or even program and develop apps. Other can choose to excel in photography, graphic design, become a DJ and even design Jewelries in 3D software, which they can later print in a 3D printer and wear. The workshops are led in small groups of up to 8 campers by professional and mature staff.