SUMMER 2023 ACTIVITIES AT ISRAEL'S HERITAGE SITES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Phone in advance to book tours in English!
This information was provided by SPHIS
and can be found here on their website.
June, July, August 2023
North
Historic Nahalal Police Station
“Locked in” – Exciting escape room-type game for the whole family. Suitable for groups or individuals. Cost: 100 NIS per family
For more details & registration: 04-6415073
July, August 2023
North
HaReut Museum (Koach Fortress)
“We are the Palmach” – daily morning activities for the whole family – learn about the elite arm of the Haganah in pre-Independence days. 75 minutes
“Palmach Nights” – Every Wednesday night. Follow in the footsteps of a Palmach platoon. Exciting nighttime activity for the whole family
For more details & registration: 04-6432810 (also WhatsApp)
July 11, 18
Center
Minkoff Citrus Orchard Museum
“Lantern Tours” – Discover the secrets of the citrus orchard in the cool hours of the day
Every Tuesday, the museum will be open to the public in the evenings as well
18:30 Lantern Tours begin
Entry into site + lantern tour – 25 NIS p/p; under-2 free
For more information pardes@shimur.org.il
or call: 08-9469197
July 9, 16, 23, 30
North
Beit She’an Museum
“Crazy Night in the Museum” – Interactive escape room-type game every Sunday night in July. Discover the secret treasures hidden in the museum
Suitable for ages +6
Cost: 20 NIS p/p or up to 80 NIS per family
Pre-registration a must!
052-6070393
July 8
North
The Valley Train Site at Kfar Yehoshua
“Summer Love” – Group sing-along under the night sky with Dani Amit and friends – accompanied by piano, guitar and drums
Number of places limited
19:30: Doors open. 20:00: Show begins
Cost: 40 NIS p/p or 75 NIS per couple
Price includes entry into the historic train station’s exhibitions
To sign up: click here
July 15
North
Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk
“Reflections of the Bible” art exhibition – new exhibition opening in Kfar Masaryk art gallery
Festive opening 11 am
Guided tours in English and Hebrew all day
Call to book spaces: 052-8346306 or 052-8246010
July 25
Center
Kibbutz Kfar Masaryk
Ecological woodwork workshop – For ages 6 – 12
2-hour workshop. Participants will create a decorative ‘Peace’ sign
Begins 17:00
Cost: 50 NIS per child (accompanying adult free)
To sign up: click here
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
North
Naharayim at Gesher, Jordan Valley
Lantern tours – Magical evenings on the banks of the Jordan River
Every Thursday night throughout August
Begins 19:30
Cost: 49 NIS per participant or family price
More information and registration click here
August 3rd
North
Naharayim at Gesher, Jordan Valley
Tu Be’Av (Jewish Day of Love) – Romantic evening event for adults for the
Beautiful views over the Jordan Valley, great music, food and locally brewed alcohol against the backdrop of this special heritage site
Cost: 50 NIS per person including free drink at the bar if you reserve ahead
60 NIS per person on the night
To book click here
August 3-4
South
Ben Gurion’s Desert Home, Sde Boker
Ben Gurion’s Walk: 5 km moonlight walk in the steps of David Ben Gurion, including the new walkway recently opened to the public. The event includes music shows, an alternative Shabbat gathering, nature walks and lots more. Events for families with very young kids will run from 17:30 – 19:30 pm on Thursday evening. From 20:00 onwards, night activities begin – moon-watching via a telescope, storytellers, drum circles, Bedouin tent selling refreshments, scorpion tours, treasure hunts and much more.
The walk ends at Ben Gurion’s Desert Home
Cost: 50 NIS per adult, 20 NIS per child, Under-3’s free. Special prices for residents of the South and those staying overnight. Ticket prices include entrance into Ben Gurion’s historical home on the kibbutz.
August 3 – 31
Every Thursday
North
The Valley Train Site – Kfar Yehoshuah
Summer Holiday Train – Family activities, including a guided tour of the site and craft stations for children
Every Thursday in August at 11 am
Cost (includes entry into the heritage site): Children (3+) – 16 NIS | Adults – NIS 21 | Seniors – 16 NIS
To register: click here
August 4
Jerusalem
Yellin House
‘Crusaders Return to Motza’ Happening – Crusader village, traditional craft, workshops, hands-on craft stations and family activities
From 12:00 to 19:00
For more information: Yellin@shimur.org.il
August 6
Center
Historical Printing House, Petah Tikvah
Summer in the Printing House – Hands-on printing workshop and tour of the historic site for K – 4th grade children
Cost: 10 NIS per participant
More details: click here
August 12
North
The Valley Train Site – Kfar Yehoshuah
“Nahal Carnival” – Group sing-along featuring all the favorite army-band songs
Number of places limited.
19:30: Doors open. 20:00: Show begins
Cost: 40 NIS p/p or 75 NIS per couple
Price includes entry into the historic train station’s exhibitions
To buy tickets: click here
August 16
North
Historic Nahalal Police Station
“White Nights” Lantern Tour for the whole family – Discover the secrets of the Jezreel Valley under the night sky. Meet in the historic police station’s courtyard for a tour of 1.5 hours. Entertainment for the whole family
Starting time: 19:30
Cost per participant: 20 NIS
For more details: 04-6415073
To register: click here
August 17
North
Historic Nahalal Police Station
“White Nights” South American Musical Fiesta
South American singer and band under the night sky
Number of participants restricted
19:30 – Tour of the historic police station
20:00 – Show begins
Cost: 40 NIS per person
To register: click here
For more details: 04-6415073 (Anat) nahalal@shimur.org.il