The Biblical Nature Museum

All the information about the Biblical Nature Museum on July 1, 2023: A special, one-of-a-kind exhibition opened at the museum: The Art of the Ark – The Art of the Ark. The exhibition is dedicated entirely to Noah's arks and their diverse representations from around the globe. It is amazing to see how much Noah's ark is a recurring motif in many cultures and religions worldwide, with different interpretations according to the local culture. This is a fascinating story that combines the art of woodcarving, miniature design, and attention to the local animals suited to each ark and each community around the world. Through a collecting project that lasted about a year and a half, the director of the Biblical Nature Museum, Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, gathered a unique collection of dozens of artistic models of Noah's arks. The impressive collection includes more than 100 representations of Noah's ark, including: models from the USA to the Philippines, from Russia to Mozambique, including even Siberia, Sri Lanka, and more (wait until you meet the Noah's ark that came to us from China and whose shape is like that of a dragon). The story of Noah's ark is also the story of endangered animals and the story of ecology on Earth and the various changes it has undergone over millions of years. Noah's arks come to life in the museum's beautiful setting and tell the fascinating story of Noah and his wife Naama, as well as the story of the entire animal world. The Ark Art exhibition is part of the visitor experience at the Biblical Nature Museum and, of course, is included in the admission price. The new museum is located near Beit Shemesh, with adjacent parking and a spacious, air-conditioned complex. The museum was founded by Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin, who researched and developed the field of the animals of the Bible, their symbolism, and their history—which is also the history of all life in the Land of Israel. In the museum you will go on a guided journey to meet the different animals that lived here since biblical times; you will receive fascinating explanations, hear gripping stories, and you can also meet sea turtles, lizards, rock hyraxes, rabbits, reptiles, and snakes up close—and perhaps even touch them, carefully and under supervision, of course. In addition, you will find in the museum the largest collection of shofars in the world, an impressive collection of shells and conches, a collection of minerals, and rare exhibits from the rich animal and plant world of Israel.