Weizmann House

Weizmann House is a residential museum in Rehovot that served as a personal residence. The building displays clean lines, white walls, a central tower, and gardens with terraces that descend toward a reflecting pool.

Erich Mendelsohn designed this building in 1936 as a residence, and it became associated with Chaim Weizmann, who later served as Israel's first President. The house held significance during the early years of the new state.

The rooms contain original furnishings and personal objects collected by the family during their scientific work and travels abroad. Visitors can see everyday items that reveal how an influential scientific family lived in this period.

Visitors can explore the house from Sunday through Thursday, ideally with guided tours to fully understand the rooms and their features. It helps to check ahead whether tours are available in your preferred language.

The house was intentionally designed with a nautical language, resembling a ship, while the garden layout evokes ocean waves. This playful design gives the building an unexpected quality that becomes apparent when moving through the space.

Location: Rehovot

Inception: 1937

Founders: Chaim Weizmann

Architects: Erich Mendelsohn

Architectural style: International Style

Address: מכון ויצמן, רחובות

Phone: +97289343230

Website: http://chaimweizmann.org.il/presidents-palace

GPS coordinates: 31.90645,34.81856

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05