Menachem Begin Heritage Center
You are invited to relive a most dramatic chapter in our history.
The Begin Museum is not just a museum, it’s an experience. Using the life story of the 6th Prime Minister of Israel, it tells the story of one of the most fascinating episodes of Israel’s history. The visitor is taken on a journey through history using reconstructions, original items and rare documentary films as well as reenactments, interactive elements, dramatic lighting and an inspiring soundtrack. Visitors are invited to “participate” in the major events of Menachem Begin’s life – his childhood and youth in Poland, commanding the Irgun, leading the opposition in the Knesset and finally, the premiership.
In addition to the museum, the Begin Center offers a variety of activities for the general public including: lectures, courses, day study sessions, cultural evenings of song and entertainment, educational events, and a host of fascinating walking tours.
Hosting Conferences at Begin Center
The Center provides conference facilities and events spaces for hosting professional events for all areas of interest. All venues are equipped with projectors and state-of-the-art technology.
- Elegant Auditorium: Perfect for large-scale events of up to 300 guests. Booking the auditorium includes 2 stationary microphones and a projector. Sound and amplification services by a technician are also available at an additional cost.
- Lecture Hall: For medium-size or small events. The hall accommodates 80 participants in theater style setup or 35 participants in circle style setup. There is also an option of a “U” style seating arrangement for 30 people. Booking includes a stationary microphone.
- Seminar Room: Excellent for small events. The room accommodates 30 people in theater style or 25 people in a circle style setup.
- Meeting Room: For intimate events. You’ll find an oval-shaped table for 16 guests. There is also an option of adding a second row for 10 additional people.
- Classrooms: The center has 3 classrooms located on the first floor. All classrooms have air-conditioning and are well-suited for small lectures, trainings, or events. Classroom 1 fits 30 people in theater style setup and 20 in circle style. Classrooms 2+3 fit 40 people in theater arrangement and 25 in circle arrangement.
Good to Know
The museum is opposite the Jerusalem Cinemateque, near Mishkenot Sha’ananim.
Advanced reservations are required.
Simultaneous translation is available in English, French, Russian, Arabic and Spanish.
Tour duration: 75 min. (for groups of 25 participants)
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 209 traveler reviews
Reservations are necessary. So be sure to book on line ahead of time or you might not be able to see this. Although the video portions are in Hebrew, headsets with English audio as re provided. It it a bit challenging to hear over the Hebrew. The tour is led by a guide....
MoreReservations are necessary. So be sure to book on line ahead of time or you might not be able to see this. Although the video portions are in Hebrew, headsets with English audio as re provided. It it a bit challenging to hear over the Hebrew. The tour is led by a guide. My major criticism is that we were led through several area with displays the we were not given any time to examine. Since it is not possible to go through the exhibits alone, we couldn't see everything we wanted to see. The emphasis is on the videos. I was amazed that we were allowed to sit on the couch he slept on!
LessIn the back yard and around the BEGIN Museum a new recently opened Archeologic park, HINOM Park Excavated by the famous archeologist Gaby Barkai This is part of the cemetries around Jerusalem The NECROPOLIS with 25 different burrial caves with very interesting findings going back to the first Temple as well as the Cemetry...
MoreIn the back yard and around the BEGIN Museum a new recently opened Archeologic park, HINOM Park Excavated by the famous archeologist Gaby Barkai This is part of the cemetries around Jerusalem The NECROPOLIS with 25 different burrial caves with very interesting findings going back to the first Temple as well as the Cemetry of the soldiers of the X Roman Legion On the end of the path is the Arch of Juda and the Greeck Orthodox ONUPRIUS monastery
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I decided to spend the day in Jerusalem visiting places not seen before. This was one of them and really glad I did. The tour must be booked in advance, including the language choice, although Hebrew speakers will be able to join any tour as the presentation is in Hebrew, and personal headphones are simultaneously...
MoreI decided to spend the day in Jerusalem visiting places not seen before. This was one of them and really glad I did. The tour must be booked in advance, including the language choice, although Hebrew speakers will be able to join any tour as the presentation is in Hebrew, and personal headphones are simultaneously translating... The tour is well paced and very informative covering the major political events in his life. I came out of the tour with a better understanding of who and what Menachem Begin stood for. And I was pleasantly surprised....
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