Bloomfield Science Museum, Jerusalem
For a break from history and archaeology, the Bloomfield Science Museum offers an engaging exploration of topics such as motion, electricity, and human senses. In its modern, spacious building, you'll find many interactive exhibits that are particularly enjoyable for children, with plenty of levers to pull and buttons to press.
Visitors can experience wave machines, light shows, and electricity demonstrations, as well as learn about the principles behind building structures and even delve into the theory of relativity. A highlight is the bubble-making corner, where giant bubbles can be made using chains and sticks.
The museum also showcases its Israeli identity through specialized exhibits developed by members of the local academic community.
Visitors can experience wave machines, light shows, and electricity demonstrations, as well as learn about the principles behind building structures and even delve into the theory of relativity. A highlight is the bubble-making corner, where giant bubbles can be made using chains and sticks.
The museum also showcases its Israeli identity through specialized exhibits developed by members of the local academic community.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Jerusalem. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Bloomfield Science Museum on Map
Sight Name: Bloomfield Science Museum
Sight Location: Jerusalem, Israel (See walking tours in Jerusalem)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Jerusalem, Israel (See walking tours in Jerusalem)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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