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Find information on Holy Sites, Museums, Movie theaters, Hiking Tours and other attractions on Land and Sea.
Holy Sites
The World Center of the Baha'i Faith
Tours of the gardens should be arranged in advance
through the Reservation Center.
Open Sunday- Thursday 9:00- 17:00
Tel. 04-831-3131
http://www.ganbahai.org.il/en/
Stella Maris Church and Monastery
This is one of the most beautiful spots in Israel with a church
and monastery belonging to the Carmelit order.
Free entrance, open all week, 6:00- 12:30, 15:00-18:00.
Located at Stella Maris Way. Tel. 04-833-7758
http://www.stellamarischurch.com/
Elijah's Cave
A pilgrimage site for followers of the three religions. Entry only in modest dress.
Allenby St. Sunday-Thursday 8:00- 16:45, Friday 8:00-12:45
Tel. 04-852-7430
Museums
ARTS
Reuven and Edith Hecht
Fascinating archaeological exhibitions on the subject of "the people of Israel in the land of Israel".
Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00- 16:00, Tuesday10:00- 19:00, Friday 10:00- 13:00, Saturday 10:00- 14:00.
Haifa University, Main building (EshkolTower). Free entrance.
Tel. 04-824-0308
http://mushecht.haifa.ac.il/Default_eng.aspx
Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art
Savor the culture of the East.
89 Hanassi Blvd. Sunday-Thursdays 10:00-16:00, Friday 10:00-13:00
Tel. 04-838-3554
http://www.tmja.org.il/Museum/TMJA.asp?DBID=1&LNGID=1
Chagall Artists' House
Hosts changing exhibition of members of the association, new immigrants and other exhibitions.
24 Ha'ziyonut Ave. Open Sunday- Thursday 9:00- 13:00, 16:00- 19:00, Saturday 10:00- 13:00.
Tel. 04-852-2355
http://www.tour-haifa.co.il/eng/The__Marc_Chagall_Artists%E2%80%99_House_Tour.html
Children's Art Center
Changing interactive exhibitions for children on the subject of contemporary art,
and creative workshops for all ages given by leading artists.
24 Shabtai Levi St. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00- 14:00, Friday 10:00- 13:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00.
Tel. 04-853-1585
Haifa Art Museum
Changing exhibitions of modern art.
26 Shabtai Levi St. Sunday-Wednesday. Open Sunday- Thursday 10:00- 16:00, Friday 10:00-13:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00
Tel. 04-852-3255
http://www.hma.org.il/Museum/hma.asp?DBID=1&LNGID=1
NO ARTS
Illegal Immigration and Navy Museum
A spectacular audio-visual presentation and museum.
Guided tour. 204 Allenby St. Open Sunday – Thursday 8:30- 16:00.
Tel. 04-853-6249
http://www.tour-haifa.co.il/eng/The_Clandestine_Immigration_and_Naval_Museum.html
National Maritime Museum
Changing exhibitions of marine history. Permanent exhibition on the subject of "5000 years of shipping".
198 Allenby Way.
Tel. 04-853-6622
http://www.nmm.org.il/Museum/nmm.asp?DBID=1&LNGID=1
National Museum of Science, Planning and Technology
An innovative and fascinating center for the whole family. Over 250 exhibits can be operated by visitors and provide an understanding of different scientific phenomena through play and experiment.
Historic Technion Building, 25 Shmariyahu Levin St./ 12 Balfour St., Hadar Hacarmel
Tel. 04-861-4444
The Ancient Boat Museum
A unique museum, serves as a laboratory and workshop for learning about sailing in ancient times.
Open Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00- 14:00, Tuesday 10:00- 19:00, Friday by prior arrangement.
Haifa University, Main building (Eshkol Tower). Free entrance.
Tel. 04-824-0308
http://mushecht.haifa.ac.il/archeology/maagan_ship_eng.aspx
Beit Dagon
The museum displays methods of treating grains in early times and today.
Plummer Square. Guided tours for individual visitors, Sunday- Thursday at 10:30; for groups by prior arrangement.
Tel. 04-866-4221
Stekils Museum of Prehistory
A unique display showing the development of the human lifestyle in prehistoric times and findings from caves used by prehistoric man. Open Monday-Thursday 10:00-15:00, Friday 10:00-13:00, Saturday 10:00-15:00; Entrance through the zoological garden, Gan Ha'Em.
Tel. 04-837-1833
http://www.israeltraveler.org/en/site/museum-of-prehistory-in-the-name-stekelis
On Land and Sea
Carmelit Boat Trip
Pleasure cruise around Haifa Bay and harbor
Departure from the Kishon fishing harbor, Kishon fishery base.
Reservation Tel. 04-841-8765/6 (Only for groups of 30+ people)
Carmelit Underground Train
From Carmel Center to Paris Square via Hadar Hacarmel (both
directions).
Tel: 04-8376861. Operates Sun-Thurs 6:00-22:00 Friday 6:00-15:00
Diving with Val-Tal Diving Club
Well- equipped professional diving club, offering diving services for professional and amateur divers.
Hubert Humphrey St.; Mondays-Saturdays 9:00-16:00 Tel. 04- 851-1523
Haifa Cable Car
A breathtaking view of the Carmel and the coastline is revealed to passengers in
the Haifa cable car.
Open daily 10:00- 18:00. Bat-Galim Promenade or Stella Maris. Tel. 04-833-5970
Outdoor Activities
Horseback riding in the Carmel Park: Horseback riding, jeeps, bicycles, rappelling.
Open Daily 9:30- 15:30. Beit Oren junction. Tel. 04-830-7242
Panorama Promenade/ Louis Promenade
the promenade traverses the Carmel ridge along Yefe Nof St., by the Carmel Center between Dan Panorama Hotel and Dan Carmel Hotel. The promenade provides a 180˚ view of Haifa, Acre, Rosh HaNikra, the Galilee hills and the Bahai Gardens.
Attractions
Haifa Zoo and Biological Institute
124 Hatishbi Street, Haifa
The recently renovated Haifa Zoo is a wonderful place for relaxation. Situated in central Carmel, in “Gan Ha’em” Park, the zoo exhibits a rich variety of animals. There’s always a pleasant breeze blowing, almost the entire zoo is shaded by lush foliage and there’s a small Petting Zoo for children.
The Biological Institute, located in the middle of the zoo, offers a permanent exhibition of the Haifa area in pre-historic times and a large collection of live snakes and some other reptiles.
http://www.yourway.co.il/Haifa_Educational_Zoo.html
Movie Theaters
Find the movie theater program here: http://www.kehillaton.com/en/movies.asp?id=26
YesPlanet Haifa - YesPlanet חיפה
Kanyon Cine-Mall - Lev Hamifratz - 55 HaHistadrut 04-8416898
Globus Max Kryon Kiryat Bialik - גלובוס מקס קריון קרית ביאליק
Derech Acre 192, Kiryat Bialik 04-8779877
Cinema Café Amami - קפה סינמה עממי
Hagalil - Neve Sha'anan 99, Haifa, Israel - 04-8325755
Cinema Café Moriah - סינמה קפה מוריה
Moriah 71, Haifa, Israel - 04-8242477
Trekking and Hiking
The website www.haifatrail.com/haifa-trail-segments-eng.htm provides information on trekking and hiking routes in Haifa.
Haifa is the place and the reason for conceiving the idea of a real, whole, urban trek. Not just a cover phrase for a limited walking tour, but a comprehensive trail, which links the city's various areas, through the shore and the mountain, the wild green Wadis and the meandering streets and alleys, through religious sites and communities living in coexistence, parks and hanging gardens. The 70 Kilometers trail route passes through the city's best museums and academic institutes, thus enables to experience an outdoor as well as indoor urban experience.
