Museum of Underground Prisoners

The Museum of Underground Prisoners is a memorial site in Jerusalem that documents the experiences of political detainees during the British Mandate period. The building preserves original prison cells alongside photographs, documents, and personal possessions that detail the lives of these resistance members.

The building served as a detention facility during British rule and was later transformed into a museum to preserve this chapter of resistance. The conversion into a memorial space formalized the documentation of those whose actions contributed to independence.

The preserved cells reveal how underground fighters maintained hope and solidarity while imprisoned during the mandate years. Personal letters and belongings on display show how detainees created meaning and connection within their confinement.

The site is located in the Old City and accessible on foot, though narrow stairs and tight passages require physical agility to navigate. Guided tours and informational signage help visitors understand the spaces, with specialized programs available for school groups.

The prison was notorious for holding the most wanted resistance operatives under intensive surveillance by British authorities. This made the facility a symbolic center of the resistance movement and attracted international attention to those imprisoned within.

Location: Jerusalem

Inception: 1991

Founders: Ministry of Defense of Israel

Address: מגרש הרוסים

GPS coordinates: 31.78208,35.22402

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48