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The Bank Hapoalim sponsors the Project “Israeli PoalimInstead of the Poalim Pesach project, which was not held during the holiday due to the war, this new format will see 54 museums, parks, and heritage sites across Israel open their doors free of charge to the public for three weekends in May. We are informed that this is part of the “Poalim for Culture, Beauty, and Nature in Israel” project, which has been running for 20 consecutive years under the auspices of [unspecified organization]. Bank Hapoalim During Passover. “Given the complex reality facing Israeli citizens and with the desire to support and strengthen museums, sites, and tourism businesses throughout the country that suffered a severe blow during the war, it was decided that this year the project will take place in a slightly different format, over three weekends (Friday and Saturday) in May: May 8-9, May 15-16, and May 29-30. For more information or to subscribe: “Israeli Poalim” website: https://poalimatarim.com
Technoda Hadera
The organizers report: “The opening of museums and sites participating in the “Israeli Poalim” project for the public allows Israelis to enjoy weekend entertainment while enriching the knowledge and experiences of the whole family through the beauty and culture of Israel. This fosters a connection with historical heritage, landscapes, and vibrant culture, all while providing significant cost savings for families. Participating sites will be open on Fridays with extended hours to meet the needs of the general public and families throughout the month of May.”
Beit Guvrin Park
Bank Hapoalim It has incorporated into the project museums and sites of great interest from all over the country, such as the National Parks of the Nature and Parks Authority, the Fortress of Nimrod, the Technoda Hadera (the Medical Museum, Science Park and Museum), the Ramla MuseumThe Ashdod Art Museum and the Neot Smadar site in the Arava are also included. Furthermore, this “Israeli Poalim” project will offer free admission to the public to sites and activities run by small tourism businesses in southern Israel, belonging to the Association for the Promotion of Tourism in the Shikma Besor region, which has been selected as one of the 250 tourist villages recommended by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
Walk along the walls
Some of the main sites and museums that already participate each year in the original project: the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, the Children’s Museum in Beer Sheva, the Museum ofe Tel Aviv Art, Anu – Museum of the Jewish People, the Timna Park, the Paseo de las Ramparts in Jerusalem, the Yaakov Agam in Rishon LeZion, the Janco Dada in Ein Hod, the Jerusalem Bible Lands Museum, the Ramat Gan Museum, the Museum of the Hasmonean Heritage In Modi’in, all the Museums of Haifa and many more.
Hasmonean Museum Modiin
International Museum Day 2026
ICOM, the Israel Museums Association, which is part of the International Council of Museums, is pleased to celebrate May 18th, the International Museum Day Across the country and around the world, it’s a much-anticipated tradition celebrated at this time of year. The project’s overarching idea is “one day, over one hundred museums, countless connections,” and each year it chooses a different theme. This year’s theme is:Museums: Uniting a Divided WorldAs part of the celebration, more than 100 Israeli museums will open their doors free of charge and offer a wide range of activities inspired by the theme. The public is invited to enjoy guided tours and special workshops, talks in the galleries, creative workshops for children, new exhibitions alongside the permanent collections, and to rediscover museums as spaces for connection, community, and encounters between voices, cultures, and histories. May 18.5.
Ramla Museum
This project has been celebrated for 40 years, and this year’s theme underscores the fundamental role of museums as spaces for connection, especially in complex times. It is also an invitation to remember that museums operate year-round, in every city and community, and constitute a stable cultural anchor even when there are no special events—and perhaps precisely then—as a quiet space for observation, inspiration, and the strengthening of a sense of belonging and identity. As part of the Museum DayThe various museums will offer a variety of unique activities: exhibitions, guided tours and special workshops, talks in the galleries, access to new exhibitions and unique pieces, special activities for children, creative workshops, and much more. The complete list can be found on this website: www.icom.org.il
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