Ben-Gurion House in Tel Aviv, Historical residence museum in Tel Aviv, Israel
Description
The Ben-Gurion House is a museum housed in a former residence in Tel Aviv, displaying personal items, documents, and a large book collection spread across multiple floors. The rooms remain arranged as they were historically, including the study, bedroom, and living areas that visitors can explore.
History
The house served as David Ben-Gurion's residence from 1931 to 1953 and held central importance in Israel's founding process. The Israeli Declaration of Independence was prepared and drafted here in 1948.
Culture
The second floor contains an extensive library reflecting Ben-Gurion's intellectual interests in Zionism, history, philosophy, and international relations.
Practical
Visitors can explore the house through guided tours offered in multiple languages that lead through all the main rooms. It helps to check opening hours beforehand, as the museum occasionally closes for special events or private functions.
Did you know?
The first floor served as a military communications center during the Suez Crisis, where Ben-Gurion coordinated operations from his home. This double use reveals how political and military matters were directly intertwined with his private life.
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