The Palmach Museum is a museum dedicated to the legacy of the Palmach and the retelling of that legacy to visitors through a narrative reenactment of the different stages of the organizations history: it’s foundation and training of its members, the struggle against the British Mandate, and the organization’s contribution to the underground immigration, and War of Independence efforts. The museum was founded in 2000 by the Palmach Generation Association, and was transferred to the division of museums at the Ministry of Defense following it completion. Every year of the IDF memorial day, a memorial service is held at the museum.
Bialik House is the home of Israel’s national poet, Hayim Nahman Bialik, located at 22 Bialik Street, near the Old City Hall. Bialik had a special connection with Tel-Aviv, where he settled in 1926, near the then-city hall. The house was built on a lot acquired with the proceeds of a special edition of his works. As well as writer, poet, translator, and editor, Bialik was a notable fixture of Tel Aviv society. As a society host, he would entertain ordinary people on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Bialik passed away in 1934, shortly leaving his Tel Aviv home. The house features paintings and sculptures by Israeli artist such as Nachum Gutman, Reuven Rubin, Chana Orloff and Shmuel Ovadyahu. In addition, the house boasts a mythic clock that plays the Israeli national anthem, HaTikvah, and the stroke of each hour.
Dizengoff House – Independence Hall is the home of Meir Dizengoff, the first mayor of Tel Aviv, and his wife, Zina. Located on 16 Rothschild Boulevard, it was one of the city’s first houses, and the place where David Ben-Gurion announced the establishment of the state of Israel. Later on the house accommodated the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, before it was moved to its present location. Today is houses a bible research institute.
Beth Hatefutsoth – The Museum of the Jewish People tells the unique and ongoing story of the Jewish People. Through the presentation of thousands of years of a flourishing and multifaceted culture, the unity that underlines the diversity of the Jewish civilization come to life. The museum tells the story of the Jewish People as a people among nations and describes the special bond between the Jewish people and the land of Israel. Beth Hatefutsoth aspires to provide young generations with a key of their Jewish identity and a sense of belonging to the Jewish People. The museum aims to enhance the bonds between Jews in Israel and around the world and to nurture a sense of pride in Jewish heritage and achievements and contributions of Jews throughout history. People from around the world will learn about the fascinating story of the Jewish People and understand its unique story.
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