The Biblical Museum of Natural History

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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!

09/10/2026

On a more serious note, our snakes are nothing to be afraid of! We trust them 100% 🐍

Today, on October 7th, we pause to remember. The Torah speaks of the people of Israel with the words: “כְּלָבִיא יָקוּם ...
07/10/2026

Today, on October 7th, we pause to remember. The Torah speaks of the people of Israel with the words: “כְּלָבִיא יָקוּם וְכַאֲרִי יִתְנַשָּׂא” - “A people that rises like a lion.” Today, we remember with sorrow, and we hold onto hope for the day when the people of Israel can rise again - into a future of healing, peace and hope.
The Biblical Museum of Natural History

There are over 100 Noah’s Arks in our museum.But only ONE may show us what the real Ark looked like.Why have artists aro...
06/10/2026

There are over 100 Noah’s Arks in our museum.
But only ONE may show us what the real Ark looked like.
Why have artists around the world imagined Noah’s Ark in such wildly different ways - and what can these Arks reveal about the cultures and animals behind them?
Step into a Biblical Story and Sail Away!
Join Rabbi Slifkin for a fascinating evening exploring the world’s largest collection of Noah’s Arks - with stories, surprising discoveries, and a fresh look at one of the Bible’s most famous stories.
Come with your spouse, a friend, or even on your own. Learn something new, see something extraordinary, and connect with the Land of Israel.
📅 October 12th
🕢 7:30 PM – English | 8:30 PM – Hebrew
📍 Biblical Museum of Natural History, Beit Shemesh
🎟️ Booking in advance required:
https://www.biblicalnaturalhistory.org/noah
Just in time for Parshat Noach.
This is NOT the time to take a rain check!

04/10/2026

Happy World Animal Day from the animals at the Biblical Museum of Natural History❤️

29/09/2026

Join the fun! Book your tour now through the link in our bio

EXTRA ENGLISH TOUR TODAY! Due to popular demand, we’ve just added an extra English guided tour today at 12:20 PMStill lo...
29/09/2026

EXTRA ENGLISH TOUR TODAY!
Due to popular demand, we’ve just added an extra English guided tour today at 12:20 PM

Still looking for something fun to do today? Come explore the Biblical Museum of Natural History and discover the fascinating world of animals, nature, and the Bible. And meet a 10ft Elephant all decked out for Sukkot!

Book through our website BMNH.org.il or call: 073-213-1662
Spots are limited — don’t miss out

25/09/2026

A legless lizard... but it's called a glass snake.. but it's still a lizard???
Rabbi Dr Slifkin Explains it all!

Every Noah's Ark in our extraordinary collection has a story. Why does one ark feature African wildlife while another is...
24/09/2026

Every Noah's Ark in our extraordinary collection has a story. Why does one ark feature African wildlife while another is carved with Arctic animals? Which ark survived for over 200 years? And what do these beautiful handcrafted treasures reveal about the cultures that created them - and about the power of this story?
Join Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin for a fascinating journey through our unique collection of 100+ rare artistic models of Noah's Ark from around the world.
Think you've seen it all? Think again! New Noah's Arks, new discoveries, and new stories await.

23/09/2026

Follow the wind and book your tour now through the link in our bio! See you there😉

Address

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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