Very nice mostly indoor place. Much bigger than I expected and very well presented. It's showcasing mainly local marine life but not only. Very informative and great for kids. We spent about an hour and a half there and had a really good time.
Israel Aquarium
About Israel Aquarium
We are pleased to announce the opening of Israel Aquarium – the biggest marine life attraction in Jerusalem!
Israel Aquarium is a huge aquarium that tells a fascinating submarine story. Begin your journey at the entrance hall and watch how thousands of fish swim together, all in one direction. Then, continue to the “Four Seas” gallery, where you will find an extraordinary exhibit of Israel’s seas – namely, the Mediterranean, Red Sea, Sea of Galilee, and the Dead Sea. Your next destination are the different galleries displaying local fish farming and aquaculture techniques. Among these galleries, you’ll find treasures from the Mediterranean, the Suez Canal, and the Red Sea. You will also find exhibitions of jellyfish, Mollusk shells, and bivalves.
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Learn & Admire
Israel Aquarium stands out in the landscape of tourist attractions in Jerusalem. Especially due to the fact that Jerusalem has no sea, and basically no marine life. However, this is exactly why this attraction is so important and so welcomed. The ability to enjoy the underwater world and the possibility to learn about marine creatures is crucial for the kids’ education, and it is also a great tourist attraction. The Israel Aquarium aims to raise social awareness of the challenges that fish farming and aquaculture institutions in Israel face every day.
The aquarium gives us an opportunity to enjoy and admire a unique world, and perhaps, even make our contribution to the underwater reality in Israel.
Photos: Shlomi Cohen, Hagit Elbaz, Ilan Zaviv
Notes
Advance registration and preview tour booking is required.
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TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 87 traveler reviews“Worth a visit”
“What a Gret Place!”
Understand that I have visited a number of aquaria in the USA; this was my second in either Europe or Asia. Last year I visited the aquarium in Eilat. Imagine! Two aquaria in a country roughly the size of New Jersey. Our last Friday in Israel was gloomy, with rain in the air. The...
MoreUnderstand that I have visited a number of aquaria in the USA; this was my second in either Europe or Asia. Last year I visited the aquarium in Eilat. Imagine! Two aquaria in a country roughly the size of New Jersey. Our last Friday in Israel was gloomy, with rain in the air. The virus hysteria closed the schools; my wife, eldest daughter, and the three grandsons went from Efrat to this aquarium, located on the grounds of the Jerusalem Zoo. (Next trip.) The place is not very large and we spent perhaps one hour wandering about. All was quiet; there were few visitors. We walked about looking at the exhibits. They were mostly local ecology. There was a video presentation about the Suez Canal and how it has changed the marine ecology of the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Invasive species, changes to the water salinity, and the like. This was very well-done and greatly impressed me. Also, I noticed a skeleton of a large hammerhead shark overhead. This is a must-see, no matter the purpose of your visit to Israel.
Less“One of my favourite now”
Was there with kids this winter. Ambient atmosphere and really interesting things. Nice time spending for whole famile, in my opinion