Beit Gidi, Military history museum in Tel Aviv, Israel

Beit Gidi is a museum in Tel Aviv dedicated to the history of the Irgun organization, displaying documents, photographs, and artifacts from that era. The building combines a restored stone structure from the Ottoman period with modern glass elements, creating exhibition spaces that present both historical and contemporary subjects.

The stone house was built in 1900 by a Jewish businessman and later passed into Arab hands, serving at times as housing, industry and commerce. In 1948 it formed part of the Arab fortification line between Neve Tzedek and Manshiya, and the last Arab stronghold near it fell to the Irgun during the battle for Jaffa of 25–28 April 1948, in which 41 fighters died. In the late 1970s, as the ruined houses of Manshiya were cleared, Irgun veterans asked Tel Aviv municipality for a memorial; the museum opened in 1983 after restoration work, with a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Menachem Begin.

The museum preserves the memory of the Irgun movement and shows how the organization shaped public consciousness during Israel's struggle for independence. Visitors encounter how these events remain part of local identity and are discussed through personal stories within the community.

The museum sits in a central location in Tel Aviv and is easily reached on foot or by public transport; the spaces are wheelchair accessible. Information about opening hours and available tours should be checked before visiting, as offerings can change with the seasons.

The glass shell was designed by architects Amnon Niv, Amnon Schwartz and Danny Schwartz, who reconstructed part of the original stone house and set a black glass inner structure inside it. In 1987 the building received the Rokach Prize for engineering projects. The museum opened to the public in 1983, with Menachem Begin at the inauguration ceremony.