This historic, beautiful and unique building located in the picturesque town of Zichron Yaakov, originally the administration building for Baron Rothschild's officials, is home to the First Aliyah Museum in memory of Moshe and Sarah Arison.
The museum tells the story of the people of the First Ascent, Jewish immigrants to the Land of Israel in 1882-1904.
Told through engaging short films produced specifically for the museum are integrated within the exhibits to tell the story of a family on its way out from among the Diaspora to colonies in Israel. Viewers experience the struggles and difficulties of the period along with the determination and faith of all of the settlers through the experiences of Shmuel, his wife Miriam, and their children David, Rachel, and Ruth.
The sculptures displayed throughout the museum symbolizing the Zichron Yaakov residents of old and their various day-to-day activities make visitors feel as though he or she were there his or herself during the establishment of those first colonies 140 years ago. These figures of the past are resurrected in clay by Ora Rosenzweig, the daughter of two of the first farmers, immortalizing her childhood memories of Zichron Yaakov for all to see.
The museum offers a wide array of educational workshops for students.
All of this - available under the roof of the building considered the most beautiful in all of Israel.
Prices:
Independent Tour -
Adult 20 NIS
Children (5-18) and seniors 15 NIS
Guided tour -
Adult 25 NIS
Child/young adult and seniors 20 NIS
The tours are provided by museum staff
Languages: Hebrew, English, Russian, and Spanish
Approximate duration: 75 minutes
Full Accessibility
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
A Journey Into the Past
On the first floor:
On the first floor:
Exhibition on the history of the clerical house “The incarnation of a building”, toilets and cafeteria (run only at events and by appointment).
On the second floor:
The establishment of the colonies, the support of Baron Rothschild, entrepreneurship in the fields of agriculture and industry, the confrontation with the Baron's officials.
The second wave of Aliyah and the expansion of the settlement enterprise, Baron Hirsch and the YCA, Herzl, Hebrew education, preservation, revival of the Hebrew language and the struggle for Hebrew education.
A special room is dedicated to photos of the Arizona family and in the center is a study corner in the Hebrew press from the 19th century.
On the first floor:
On the first floor:
On the second floor:
The establishment of the colonies, the support of Baron Rothschild, entrepreneurship in the fields of agriculture and industry, the confrontation with the Baron's officials.
The second wave of Aliyah and the expansion of the settlement enterprise, Baron Hirsch and the YCA, Herzl, Hebrew education, preservation, revival of the Hebrew language and the struggle for Hebrew education.
A special room is dedicated to photos of the Arizona family and in the center is a study corner in the Hebrew press from the 19th century.
On the Third Floor:
The summary film, in which the elderly Ruth and David tell the story of their lives, is woven into the history of the country. The film incorporates rare excerpts from documentary films shot in Israel in 1913 and during the British Mandate.
The museum has a modern auditorium with 80 seats, used for lectures, conferences and events.
On the first floor:
On the first floor:
And in the basement:
One. Two. Three
Address: 2, Hanadiv st. , Zikhron Ya'akov
Phone: 04-6294888
P.o.box 10, Zikhron Ya'akov 3095001
Email: Museumzy@gmail.com
