Add a review about the Museum of Nature in Jerusalem

This museum is located near the German Quarter, and it has a fairly extensive exposition devoted to biology in all its manifestations, including human anatomy. The largest part of the exhibition is an exhibition devoted to mammals, reptiles and birds of the country. In addition, the museum has a thematic exhibition of dinosaurs, sculptures of which stand on the museum territory. The museum was opened in 1962

The museum occupies a two-story mansion of the 1860's. built outside the city walls of Old Jerusalem. Even with the previous owner around the house was a beautiful garden, surrounded by a wall. Today in the garden there is a mini-zoo with ducks, rodents, snakes and other animals. Also there is a semblance of an English landscaped garden, only with local plants

There is a detailed exposition devoted to the structure of the human body and its internal systems

The museum displays various branches of natural science disciplines. In particular, there is a detailed exposition devoted to the structure of the human body and its internal systems. Another exposition is devoted to the geology and structure of the planet, and in it you can see a curious collection of precious stones and minerals. In the taxidermy exhibition, stuffed animals are exhibited, including large mammals such as the Syrian bear, the lion and the tiger. In exhibitions there are panels, models and detailed dioramas

In addition to permanent exhibitions in the museum regularly arrange temporary, conduct lectures and classes indoors and outdoors

In special exhibitions of the museum you can see a two-headed calf and an enlarged 3D spider.

Practical information

Address: Mohaliver st., 6.

Working hours: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 - 14:00, Monday, Wednesday: 18:00 - 19:00, Saturday: 10:00 - 14:00.

Admission: for adults: 15 NIS, for children 3-12 years and pensioners: 12 NIS.