Today when you visit the Museum you will see exhibits of how the prisoners lived and worked. There are guided tours in Hebrew and in English (by reservation) which include a historic overview of the prison, theatrical performances and exhibits including stone chiseling, guard quarters and a room dedicated to Rabbi Aryeh Levin.
The museum offers lectures about the history of the Prison and the founding of the State of Israel,
Photo: Ron Peled
workshops, Plaster Carving & Carpet Weaving.
A self guided Scavenger Hunt for Children around the Prison visiting 8 different areas in the museum to collect clues and perform activities.
Phone: 02-6233166 Address: 1 Mishol Hagevura St, Jerusalem Russian Compound | Opening Hours: Sun to Thu 08:30-16:00 Holidays – closed |