Ammunition Hill Memorial and Museum (Givat Ha-Tachmoshet)
Ammunition Hill Memorial and Museum (Givat Ha-Tachmoshet)
Ammunition Hill Memorial and Museum (Givat Ha-Tachmoshet)
4.5
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
This official memorial, symbolizing the liberation and reunification of Jerusalem, is in honor of those who died during the Six-Day War in 1967. The past 3 years the site was significantly upgraded and the last accord was the launching of a most impressive new Museum & a commemoration Hall.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingTours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
703 within 3 miles
Attractions
369 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
208 reviews
Excellent
135
Very good
52
Average
14
Poor
5
Terrible
2
These reviews have been automatically translated from their original language.
This service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties, express or implied, with respect to translations, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and freedom from forgery.
RosBondi
Bondi, Australia236 contributions
Jan 2020
Our family, including 7 & 10 year old grandkids, were here and all of us were fascinated. One of the best movies we have seen in any of the sites we visited in Israel and very moving. The kids loved playing in the trenches. The museum held their interest as well although sometimes it was hard to get the audio guides to sinc with the pieces in the museum but it mostly worked. I learnt a lot about the history of Jerusalem and would definitely recommend a visit.
Written 19 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you so much for your kind words
Audio guide sinc will be improved
Alon
Written 21 January 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Perpetusmile
Toronto, Canada68 contributions
Feb 2015 • Family
We spent 2 hours at Ammunition Hill. We started with the video. Although the English video was scheduled for 12:30PM, since the place was not full, they played the video especially for us so we did not have to wait. It was incredible as it really explained the details of all the 1967 battles. In front of the screen there is a display around 10' wide by 20' long that is a 3d model of the entire battle field. As the video plays and the veterans are explaining what happened, coloured lighting projected onto the battle field show the troop movements so it becomes quite clear exactly how the battle went down.
After the video, we actually walked through the trenches and bunkers of the real battle field.
It was an awesome experience and I think no visit to Jerusalem is complete without this 2 hour visit that allows us to appreciate the sacrifices made by these soldiers who were parents, siblings and spouses just like us.
After the video, we actually walked through the trenches and bunkers of the real battle field.
It was an awesome experience and I think no visit to Jerusalem is complete without this 2 hour visit that allows us to appreciate the sacrifices made by these soldiers who were parents, siblings and spouses just like us.
Written 9 February 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
AshevilleBill
Asheville, NC164 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
Following the 1948 War of Independence, Ammunition Hill was a fortified redoubt with bunkers and trenches in the Jordanian controlled area of Jerusalem. The battle for control of the site was critical in the eventual recapture of Jerusalem by the Israelis in the 1967 Six Day War. One of the most fascinating features at the memorial is a movie telling of the highlights of the battle. In the center of the small movie theater is a 3-D topographical map of the region, which becomes "animated" with lights and sounds showing the progression of the battle during its various stages. The large "headquarters bunker" has been converted into a nice museum, displaying artifacts and other poignant memorabilia of the battle. The grounds are well cared for with many of the original trenches and pillboxes still intact, plus adequate signage explaining what happened there. Much of the site is outdoors, so visiting Ammunition Hill in nice weather is recommended.
Written 7 March 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
עינת ותמיר ל
Ra'anana, Israel11 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The website is not active so we did not know that the museum is closed due to renovations and also there is no interactive training due to the renovation. It is not recommended to come to the place without face-to-face guidance and for that you must call and register in advance.
Without guidance, this is a large complex with a number of still exhibits and it is not possible to experience the story of the place without frontal or interactive guidance.
Without guidance, this is a large complex with a number of still exhibits and it is not possible to experience the story of the place without frontal or interactive guidance.
Written 8 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
robodocny
Cedarhurst, NY456 contributions
Jan 2015 • Family
It's very difficult to comprehend how a museum in the middle of the city was actually on the border and was the site of a major battle.
The museum makes the battle come alive, and the dynamic maps and film explain things clearly.
My wife and I were there for the third time and still gain appreciation for this historic site.
Our grandchildren (ages 3-15) all found things that were perfect for their age level.
The museum makes the battle come alive, and the dynamic maps and film explain things clearly.
My wife and I were there for the third time and still gain appreciation for this historic site.
Our grandchildren (ages 3-15) all found things that were perfect for their age level.
Written 5 February 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
levylaz5
Sydney, Australia23 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
Great historical museum. Interesting real life anecdotes of soldiers who lost their lives. Be sure to pay 15 shekels to see the 3D movie - it's well worth the money for the explanation of what you will see in the museum.
Written 23 April 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
hitherephilly
New York City, NY71 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
Enjoyed the 20 minute movie of the battle for Ammunition Hill during the Six Day War and loved the tour following the movie of the grounds. The tour guide was articulate and knowledgeable. He was also passionate about the topic and really cares about Israel. This was so low-cost, that I consider it a fantastic find for anyone who loves modern day Israeli political and military history.
Written 16 May 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
ILoveFermanagh
Enniskillen, UK215 contributions
Aug 2014 • Family
We spent two hours at Ammunition Hill and it was really interesting for both the adults and children. There is no longer an entrance fee for either the memorial or museum, but there is an optional charge (I think it was 15 shekels for adults, 10 shekels for children) to watch the short 20-25 minute documentary of the battle, which was further illustrated with an light show on a scale model of the city of Jerusalem. I would highly recommend watching the video, as it was eye opening and featured interviews with some of the Israeli commanders. After watching the video the battlefield itself took on a new life as it has so much more relevance as we connected it in our minds to the men who risked their lives in the Arab-Israeli Wars, and in particular the war in 1967. After walking through the gun emplacements and trenches, we entered the museum which contained not only relics from the battle, but biographies of the young men who died on the Israeli side. It was very moving... especially when seeing all the young Israeli soldiers on site who are brought there as part of their program.
There is a snack bar on site which sells juice, ice coffee, ice cream, pretzels, etc.
There is a snack bar on site which sells juice, ice coffee, ice cream, pretzels, etc.
Written 21 August 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
awesomeseminars
Jerusalem, Israel160 contributions
Nov 2019
This site is great for all the family. Whether summer or winter I really recommend this on your must-see list.
Not the easiest to get to by public transport but walkable from the Dan and from Hebrew Universsity
Not the easiest to get to by public transport but walkable from the Dan and from Hebrew Universsity
Written 26 November 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi there and thanks.
Please bare in mind that we have a lite train station close to us and about 4 local busses frequent lines.
Hope to see you again.
Alon
Written 27 November 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sabba1007
Jerusalem, Israel40 contributions
Apr 2019
This site commemorates one of the most critical battles in the 1967 War that reunited Jerusalem. It was the location of a strategic Jordanian military that blocked access from central Jerusalem to Mt. Scopus. Thirty seven Israel soldiers were killed in the successful battle. The site retains some old tanks and trucks as well as the network of trenches that had to be taken so kids can run around while experiencing the battle. There is also an excellent film, with both English and Hebrew narratives, that describes the lead-up to the war and the war itself, with a 3-D model of the Hill and Jerusalem to bring it all to greater clarity. I have been to the memorial many times and each time I am greatly moved and informed. It is easily accessible by Light-Rail or car (parking lot) and should be a must on every tourists to do list.
Written 5 November 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
I dont think ammunition hill is included on our jerusalem day tour. We will be renting an apartment near machane yehuda for three weeks so the plan is to do this on our own. Is there a tour guide on site or is it best to find a outside tour that includes ammunition hill?
What is the cost of entrance?
Thank you,
Michal
Written 2 September 2018
just call us either locally: *2967 or using standard phone: 025829393 and we will be more than glad to book an Hebrew or English tour slot according to our daily availabilities
Written 25 October 2018
hi i am coming to this place very soon . i would like to purchase 2 tickets for ammunition hill. i would like them for this month 28th. you could be so kind as to look into this for me.
thank you
m
4164492562
Written 14 October 2015
Hi!
I have been many times and it is amazing.
they are open the 28th from 9am to 5pm.
i would send an email to their reservations department.
Enjoy!
Written 14 October 2015
Showing results 1-3 of 3
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing