Ashdod Travelers guide

Ashdod | Sightseeing 104 Befitting the city, which was the most important of the Philistine cities, today Ashdod houses the only museum in the world dedicated to the history of the Philistines. In the museum there are three exhibition spaces : An interactive permanent exhibit called "The World of the Philistines - The Beginning and End of the Philistine Culture", which presents the story of the Philistines from a human perspective and introduces the visitors to another, less familiar, aspect of the Philistine people. The exhibition consists of about 140 fascinating archaeological exhibits and experiential technological presentations. "The Philistine Feast" is a hospitality space for groups, which allows them to become acquainted with biblical cuisine. The banquet design is inspired by the palace of Knesos in Crete, the origin of the Philistines according to the Bible. The gallery for rotating exhibitions presents rotating exhibitions (once a year) in the fields of cultures and ethnography, and enables a glimpse into various traditions and customs in Israel. The museum first opened in 1990, and in the summer of 2013 it was reopened after being closed for a year to upgrade the exhibition spaces. The museum was officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Sport, and today draws many local visitors as well as tourists. There is a small gift shop on the premises, as well as a variety of activities for children. When you leave the museum turn right, and right again, and follow the signs to the Dalet (D) community center. The peaceful alley connects at the end with Hatzolelim street. Cross the street and continue straight to Jerusalem boulevard. Turn right and in front of you - at the end of the road - you will be able to see the stairs leading to the next stop on your tour : the Ashdod-Yam park , which covers an area of about 200 dunams (50 acres) between the heart of the city and the Blue Marina. All week 06:00-23:00 Free of charge 1 Mafkura Street 08-856-2926 www. ashdod.muni.il All areas of the park are fully accessible. Ashdod-Yam Park Sunday, Tuesday- Thursday 09:00-16:00; Monday 09:00-20:00; Friday and Saturday 10:30-13:30; Closed on holiday eves and holidays With payment; Discount for local residents, children (5-18), soldiers and senior citizens 16 Hashayatim Street 08-6224799 www.phcm.co.il Accessible The Corinne Mamane Museum for Philistine Culture