Museums & heritage
Part zoo, part natural-history museum facing the entrance to Beit Shemesh, showing the animals of the Bible and Talmud with live and preserved exhibits. Visits are guided, hands-on tours.
Details checked against Mateh Yehuda Regional Council tourism site on 9 October 2026. Source (opens in a new tab)Hours and details change. Confirm with the place before you go.
Biblical Museum of Natural History
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Museums & heritage
Museum of the Israel Police's history next to the National Police Academy in Beit Shemesh's western industrial area, opened in 2015. Admission is free.
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Museums & heritage
Armoured Corps memorial and museum in the old Latrun police fort, with a large outdoor tank collection; much of the site is exposed and very hot in summer.
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