Israel National Center for Biodiversity Studies at Tel Aviv University. Largest and most active center in Israel for documentation and science. 📜 Housed in an ark-shaped building. 🔍 Houses 5.5 million specimens, showcasing national treasures of nature. # Why Go 🏛️ Explore 5.5 million specimens, including flora, fauna, insects, shells, fossils 🔬 See laboratories and an auditorium for public demonstrations 🌍 Learn about nature conservation and environmental protection 🦋 Discover Israel's unique ecological diversity 🦕 See rare specimens, fossils, and diverse flora & fauna 🖼️ View diverse exhibitions on topics like bird migration, human evolution, and local ecosystems 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Exhibitions for all ages, including public demonstrations # Why Avoid ⚠️ Tickets must be purchased in advance online ⏰ Entry is at the time printed on the ticket; latecomers may not be guaranteed entry # Tips 🎟️ Purchase tickets online in advance. ⏰ Arrive on time, entry guaranteed only at ticket time. 👶 Order free 0 NIS ticket for children under 5. ♿ Quiet hours are available for people with disabilities and their families (check schedule) ⏰ Last entry is two hours before closing time. # Cost 💰 Tickets purchased in advance online. Adults 52 NIS, seniors/students/Tel Aviv residents 42 NIS, children under 5 free, family ticket (4 people) 168 NIS. # Hours 🕒 Monday-Thursday 10:00-16:00, Friday 10:00-15:00, Saturday 10:00-18:00, Sunday closed. Special hours may apply. # 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ 620-bay parking lot under the museum, fee applies, including disabled spaces. # 🚻 Toilets 🚻 Disabled restrooms available on floors 0, 1, 2 near elevators. # ♿ Accessibility ♿ Fully accessible with designated parking, restrooms, touch displays, video subtitles, hearing assistive devices, and audio guides.