Russian Museum Jericho
Russian Museum Jericho
4.5
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Jon B
Birmingham, UK87 contributions
Feb 2014 • Solo
When I visited, the site was just about ready, and the staff were preparing for official opening by President Putin shortly after the Paralympic Games in Sochi.
A large-scale new complex, the newly-built and Russian-funded museum is built in attractive grounds which features some archaeological excacations and attractive planted areas. The famous Tree of Zacchaeus is within the garden wall. Coaches full of tourists stop outside the perimeter fence, but the only way to get up close to the tree is to buy a ticket to the museum (or at least one to the grounds), becauase the tree is now part of the complex.
The museum itself features some of the objects discovered in the excavations, plus some photos of Russian pilgrims to Jerusalem. The guide told me they were planning to build a cafe and extended exhibition spaces on the first floor, but when I visited, only the ground floor was in use.
The site is sure to become a key visitor attraction in Jericho. Just a short walk away from the main square/Tourist Information Centre.
A large-scale new complex, the newly-built and Russian-funded museum is built in attractive grounds which features some archaeological excacations and attractive planted areas. The famous Tree of Zacchaeus is within the garden wall. Coaches full of tourists stop outside the perimeter fence, but the only way to get up close to the tree is to buy a ticket to the museum (or at least one to the grounds), becauase the tree is now part of the complex.
The museum itself features some of the objects discovered in the excavations, plus some photos of Russian pilgrims to Jerusalem. The guide told me they were planning to build a cafe and extended exhibition spaces on the first floor, but when I visited, only the ground floor was in use.
The site is sure to become a key visitor attraction in Jericho. Just a short walk away from the main square/Tourist Information Centre.
Written 6 April 2014
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Jack R
Ramallah, Palestinian Territories360 contributions
Nov 2015 • Family
The first time I visited the Russian museum compound in Jericho I was truly impressed. Next time I went to Jericho I took my family to visit the place (I'm in Jericho at least once a month). The gardens are very neat and beautiful place to take a stroll and enjoy the greenery, depending on the weather, including the famous sycamore tree from the biblical story of Zacchaeus.
The museum building is done in a roman style inline with the roman house ruins excavated at the property and containing a beautiful mosaic floor displayed at the museum.
Most interesting for me were the photographs on display of Russian pilgrims who visited Palestine around the beginning of the 1900's. The photographs were found at old building on the property which were used by the pilgrims.
The staff is very friendly and will take the time to give you a tour and explain the details about every artifact on display.
The museum building is done in a roman style inline with the roman house ruins excavated at the property and containing a beautiful mosaic floor displayed at the museum.
Most interesting for me were the photographs on display of Russian pilgrims who visited Palestine around the beginning of the 1900's. The photographs were found at old building on the property which were used by the pilgrims.
The staff is very friendly and will take the time to give you a tour and explain the details about every artifact on display.
Written 29 August 2016
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Sfrantz
Jerusalem, Israel688 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
Jericho is a sleepy spread out town that offers a variety of things for tourists to see and do, but the new Russian Federation financed museum is the best location in the city at present. Opened just a year or two ago in a brand new building, it includes exhibits of archaeological finds, mosaics and friendly guides. Most visitors are Russian so it may be difficult to find a guide. We were hosted by a law student named Nadia who provided explanations about the site. There are period photos of Russian pilgrims in the 19th century. The property itself was acquired by the Russians in that period. Outside in the immaculate grounds is an archaeological site, grass and fruit trees. There is also the historic tree of Zaccheus that relates to a story from the New Testament and Jesus. A younger sycamore tree is nearby. Entrance is 20 NIS.
Written 17 October 2014
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Mali Mali
9 contributions
Feb 2023
Was it nice? Yes, nice garden, well organized exibition.
Was it worth 20 shekel? No, the museum is really small with pictures about Russian pilgrims in Israel in the 19th century (no, they are not Russian immigrants as someone else wrote) and COPIES of findings from excavations on the site (the originals are in Moscow).
Was it worth 20 shekel? No, the museum is really small with pictures about Russian pilgrims in Israel in the 19th century (no, they are not Russian immigrants as someone else wrote) and COPIES of findings from excavations on the site (the originals are in Moscow).
Written 27 February 2023
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Periakka
Tiruvannamalai, India59 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
The Russian Museum houses one of the 3 claimed Zaccheus' trees, Some experts claim that this is most probably the route Jesus took, but one never knows.. The museum itself houses various items of archeological significance from this area and specifically from where the museum sits, including a partial mosaic floor. There is also an active dig, right outside in the back of the museum. The museum is located in a beautiful parklike grounds and the grounds are very beautifully kept. The tree, itself, can be seen from the main road outside the museum.There is a fee to go into the museum.
Written 24 June 2018
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Kelly C
Brunswick, ME810 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
This museum was originally purchased by a Russian monk because of the biblical significance of the tree on the property. However, during construction, they discovered old remains and a beautiful mosaic. It does not take long to go through the museum, but worth the stop.
Written 4 February 2017
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Dagny
Kristiansand, Norway64 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
This museum is an interesting presentation of Russian immigrants to Israel. It has lovely surroundings and presumably the tree that Zacheus climbed to see Jesus according to the Bible.
Written 13 November 2016
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Paco T
Soral, Switzerland4 contributions
Nov 2021
If you passionate about archeology and you are in Jericho, this is the perfect museum. It is quite small and we quickly go around, but the pieces exposed have an explanation on the side with, sometimes, a magnifying glass to see them better, things that the Rockfeller Museum in Jerusalem dosen't have, and it spoils the visit.
The garden is very beautiful, and well maintained, and contrasts well with the city which is literally an open dump, so it's really nice. There is an excavated place also in which we can have fun trying to guess what it was for and analyze the different parts.
Also this is cheap, only a few dollars, and has AC, so it worth it.
The garden is very beautiful, and well maintained, and contrasts well with the city which is literally an open dump, so it's really nice. There is an excavated place also in which we can have fun trying to guess what it was for and analyze the different parts.
Also this is cheap, only a few dollars, and has AC, so it worth it.
Written 11 November 2021
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Jerry M
Yukon, OK3,103 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
It will take you an hour tour to see a tree. It’s a nice walk in the garden. Great view of a tree!!!
Written 12 November 2018
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