Great experience for my 9 and 11 year old sons. They loved it and learned a lot. It definitely helped them to better appreciate other ancient sites in Israel by helping them to better understand the Roman period. We participated in the mosaic activity which was also a great hit.
Ein Yael Living Museum
TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO ANCIENT JERUSALEM
The Ein Yael Museum is a unique place in Nahal Refa’im Jerusalem, in the rural nature that embraces the capital. The museum connects you to the way of life and the many activities and crafts the ancient people partook in. Wonder through the remains of a Roman villa, ancient public baths, and take part in the many workshops and events for all of the family.
Some of the workshops and crafts you can experience at the Ein Yael Museum:
- Pottery and weaving classes
- Mosaic workshop
- Fresco paintings
- Preparing baskets
- Creating musical instruments
- Baking pita in the outdoors
During the right seasons, you can experience the ancient production of olive oil then gather spice plants to create perfumes and scents with the oil. Take a tour of the winepress, learn about, and take part in all stages of the process, as well as many other activities, all using ancient tools and methods.
The Ein Yael Museum is an exceptional site that joins nature to the old way of life in the land of Israel. The museum gives you the opportunity for you to reconnect to earth and mother nature through activities and sensory experiences.
More Info
During the holidays, there are festivals you can attend during Passover, Sukkot, Independence Day, and Shavuot. On those days the museum will be open from 10 am till 4 pm. Tickets are available at the box office.
Guided tours: Close to the holidays (of the Ministry of Education), you can sign up for guided tours.
Details
Where: Ein Yael is located about two minutes from the Malha Mall (mailing address: Ein Yael Museum, PO Box 46169)
Hours: Open to groups year-round with advance registration; and to individuals and families during July and August, on the intermediate days of Passover and Sukkot and school holidays
Directions: From the roundabout next to Malha train station, cross the railway barrier and after 200 meters turn left ( there is a sign near the entrance).
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 26 traveler reviews“Awesome”
“great potential but not at all physcially accessible”
took my 5 year old grandson to the museum yesterday and although they enjoyed learning about how water was transferred from a pond to agricultural plots, there were a few issues that need to be improved. For starters, the place physically is one of the least accessible places ever., as it is built...
Moretook my 5 year old grandson to the museum yesterday and although they enjoyed learning about how water was transferred from a pond to agricultural plots, there were a few issues that need to be improved. For starters, the place physically is one of the least accessible places ever., as it is built into the side of a mountain, naturally there are different levels. getting from level to level was through series of stairs- made out of stone - in keeping with the ancient theme. many , if not most of these stairs did not even have banisters. the stair risers were not equal heights and many stairs were actually broken,. i came with pain in both knees from all of this. additionally there was not enough staff on hand to help with the workshops that were included in the tour , creating a situation where our group only was able to do 2 of the promised four workshops and the the wait for each kid was rather long. and they needed more staff at all of the stations not just the one guide
Less“Fantastic Family Outing”
A great place for families. My grandchildren loved all the projects that they could do at a relaxed pace. A very friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Wonderful, happy experience even for grandparents.