Egged Museum, Transportation museum in Holon, Israel
The Egged Museum is a transportation museum in Holon that displays more than 80 restored buses from different decades. The vehicles date from 1940 onwards and document how public transportation evolved in Israel.
The museum traces how surplus British Army trucks were converted into passenger buses after World War I. These vehicles later evolved into modern transportation systems that connected the developing country.
The exhibits show how public transportation connected Israeli communities and shaped daily life. You can see how buses became essential to how people lived and traveled together.
The museum has different opening times depending on the day of the week and some visits require advance reservations. It is best to check ahead or call before planning your visit to make sure the museum is open.
One standout item in the collection is a bus that was converted into a mobile medical unit. This adaptation shows how creatively vehicles were modified to meet different community needs.
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