Palmach Museum

The Palmach Museum documents a military organization that operated from 1941 to 1948 and played a role in Israel's founding. The museum uses underground chambers with three-dimensional reconstructions, photographs, and personal accounts to bring this period to life.

The Palmach was an underground militia founded in 1941 to defend Palestine against external threats. It played a key role in operations leading up to the establishment of the state in 1948.

The memorial wall displays names of those who died during the organization's founding years. Personal belongings and documents shown nearby help visitors understand who these people were and what they stood for.

Advance booking is recommended as group visits are popular and spaces fill quickly. The underground location means no natural light, but walkways are clear and the route through the exhibition is straightforward to follow.

The museum avoids traditional display cases in favor of walkable reconstructions of camps and training grounds. This approach lets visitors step inside and experience a more direct sense of what recruits encountered daily.

Location: Tel Aviv

Inception: 2000

Architects: Zvi Hecker

Address: 10, Haim Levanon St.

Phone: +97236436393

Email: palmach_reservation@mod.gov.il

Website: http://palmach.org.il

GPS coordinates: 32.10453,34.79926

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41