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Museums in Jerusalem: Gush Etzion Museum

The Gush Etzion Museum is located in the Gush Etzion settlement bloc, approximately 15 minutes South of Jerusalem proper.  This museum chronicles the history of Gush Etzion and includes a memorial garden dedicated to the defenders of Kibbutz Kfar Etzion who lost their lives fighting the Arab Legion in 1948.  Technology is incorporated well in the museum, with immersive video, sound and light displays.  

Location: Kfar Etzion
Winter hours: Sunday through Thursday from 9a.m. to 4p.m.
Summer hours: Sunday through Thursday from 9a.m. to 5p.m.
Telephone: +972 02-9935160


Sources: www.etziontour.org
www.itraveljerusalem.com.