The Biblical Museum of Natural History

The Biblical Museum of Natural History A hands-on museum of Torah and natural history for visitors of all ages!

The Biblical Museum of Natural History is a unique institution that is part zoo, part natural history museum, and part Jewish education center. It showcases the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects of Scripture, as well as related zoological topics from the Talmud. The large species are exhibited as taxidermy specimens, while live exhibits are maintained for smaller species, and there are also a large number of biological artifacts of religious significance. Through the exhibits, visitors learn how to identify the animals of Scripture, the symbolism of animals in Scripture and Midrash, lessons in Jewish values, law and history, and the natural history of the Land of Israel. "The Biblical Museum of Natural History connected us both to Nature and to Tanach (and Chazal) in ways our modern lives often don't allow. The tour also reminds us of the rich wildlife that used to roam Israel-- even as we celebrate the country's renewal and resettlement, a museum like this reminds us of a lost world, in which daily life could involve encounters with lions, bears, jackals, leopards, and more. It's Torah, it's Nature, it's an enjoyable, informative, and illuminating experience for family members of all ages!" - Rabbi Gidon Rothstein


מוזיאון הטבע התנ"כי הינו מוסד ייחודי שהוא בחלקו גן חיות, חלקו מוזיאון טבע, וגם מרכז חינוכי ייחודי. המוזיאון מציג את היונקים, ציפורים, זוחלים, דו-חיים, וחרקים המופיעים בתנ"ך, וכן את הנושאים הזואולוגיים המקבילים מן התלמוד. בעלי חיים גדולים מוצגים כפוחלצים, ובעלי חיים קטנים יותר מוצגים חיים. כמו כן ישנם גם ממצאים מן החי בעלי משמעות דתית. דרך המוצגים, לומדים המבקרים לזהות את חיות התנ"ך, הסמליות שבחיות התנ"ך והמדרש, תובנות בערכים, משפט והיסטוריה יהודיים- וכן בהיסטוריית הטבע של ארץ ישראל. מוזיאון הטבע התנ"כי מקבל מבקרים בתיאום מראש. סיור מודרך בין המוצגים תהיה חוויה נפלאה ומעניינת!

Wishing everyone a Shana Tova!
10/09/2026

Wishing everyone a Shana Tova!

Your Sukkot Plans Just Got Wild!Step into the world of biblical zoology with live exotic encounters, interactive exhibit...
09/09/2026

Your Sukkot Plans Just Got Wild!
Step into the world of biblical zoology with live exotic encounters, interactive exhibits, and inspiring fun for the whole family.
🎶There's so much to learn, to touch, and to see at the Biblical Museum of Natural History!🎶
Sukkah available on site.
⏳ Tours for Chol Hamoed Sukkot are filling up fast.
👉 Reserve your spot today!
🔗Link in bio

08/09/2026

We promise they’re tasty 🏃🏻‍♀️

07/09/2026

The timless sound of the shofar speaks for itself.

06/09/2026

🍯 "The Land of Milk & Honey" Vanilla-Silan Milkshake🥛
Ingredients (Makes 2 Servings)
Vanilla Ice Cream: 4 large scoops
Cold Milk: 3/4 cup (use whole milk for maximum creaminess)
Silan (Date Syrup): 2 tablespoons for inside the shake + extra for decorating.
Optional Topping: 2 tablespoons of crushed roasted pecans or walnuts.
Instructions
Prep the Glasses: before blending, take two tall glasses. Drizzle extra silan along the inside walls of the glasses while spinning them. Put the glasses in the freezer for 2 minutes so the pattern sets.
Blend: place the 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream, cold milk, and 2 tablespoons of silan into a blender and blend on high speed for 20–30 seconds until completely smooth and thick. Do not over-blend, or it will get too runny!
Garnish:Top with a tiny drizzle of silan and a sprinkle of crushed pecans for a festive holiday look.
Serve: Pour the milkshake into your glasses and enjoy!

“And you have seen their detestable and dung idols, of wood and stone, of silver and gold, which were among them.” (Deut...
04/09/2026

“And you have seen their detestable and dung idols, of wood and stone, of silver and gold, which were among them.” (Deuteronomy 29:16)
The is a curious reference to Egyptian idols in this week’s Torah reading, Nitzavim, in which they are described with the term “dung.” This is usually thought of as being simply a derogatory term, but there may be more to it than that. It may refer to the sacred scarab, a type of dung beetle, which rolls away balls of animal dung and lays its eggs inside them. In ancient Egypt, sacred scarabs were worshiped as a manifestation of the Sun-god. Thus, the verse may be referring to the Egyptians literally worshipping dung idols!
"וַתִּרְאוּ אֶת־שִׁקּוּצֵיהֶם וְאֵת גִּלֻּלֵיהֶם עֵץ וָאֶבֶן כֶּסֶף וְזָהָב אֲשֶׁר עִמָּהֶם:" (דברים כט:טז)
Shabbat Shalom!

🎨 Sukkot Kids Zone: Nature Crafts at the Museum! If your kids love getting creative and handlinganimals, this one's for ...
03/09/2026

🎨 Sukkot Kids Zone: Nature Crafts at the Museum!
If your kids love getting creative and handlinganimals, this one's for them! Join us for a fun afternoon of hands-on sukkah decorating and get to meet all your favorite animals at the Biblical Museum of Natural History.
Date: September 15th
Time: 16:00–17:15
Registration: Click the link below to sign up!👇
https://biblicalnaturalhistory.smarticket.co.il/en/Kids_Zone

Back by Popular Demand! 🦎🐇After an incredible year, we're excited to open registration once again for our Animal & Natur...
02/09/2026

Back by Popular Demand! 🦎🐇

After an incredible year, we're excited to open registration once again for our Animal & Nature Chug!

This isn't your average after-school program.

Each week, children get hands-on with amazing animals, explore the natural world, and learn to think like real zoologists. From fluffy bunnies to scaly reptiles, they'll discover animal habitats, behaviours, diets, and so much more.

Along the way, they'll build confidence, develop leadership skills, and create unforgettable memories with animals they won't meet anywhere else.
Limited spots available.

Ages 6-8 Sundays 17:00
Ages 9-14 Mondays 17:00

Starting dates of Chug:
Ages 6-8 - Sundays 11th October
Ages 9-13 - Monday 12th October

Comment "chug" and we will send you a sign up link!

What’s under all that wrapping??? Wrong answers only!
01/09/2026

What’s under all that wrapping??? Wrong answers only!

Hoppy first day of school and good luck to all the students! 🐸🦎Give us your best caption for these photos! ...
01/09/2026

Hoppy first day of school and good luck to all the students! 🐸🦎
Give us your best caption for these photos!

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Corner Hoshen And Topaz
Bet Shemesh
9906118

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 12:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

073‑213‑1662

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