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.