Jerusalem Nature Museum, Natural history museum in German Colony, Jerusalem, Israel
The Jerusalem Nature Museum is a natural history museum housed in a 19th-century stone building with ornamental iron gates located in the German Colony neighborhood. Exhibits present regional plants, animals, and rocks along with information about how they interact in local ecosystems.
The building was constructed in the 19th century as a residence for a Turkish governor and later served as a club for British officers. It became a natural history museum in 1962, shifting its purpose from a private dwelling to a public educational space.
The museum connects local nature with regional traditions through its exhibits, showing how plants and animals have shaped life in this area. Visitors can see how these living things appear in the stories and daily practices of the community.
The collection is spread throughout different rooms in the building and can be explored at a comfortable pace. Visitors should check opening times before arriving, as they vary by day of the week and season.
The collection includes an unusual two-headed calf that catches many visitors by surprise. A large three-dimensional spider display stands out as one of the most memorable permanent exhibits in the museum.
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