Aaronsohn House – NILI Museum

An 1884 home beside a 1956 museum

The Aaronsohn family house was built in 1884 and became a centre of NILI activity. The museum opened beside it in 1956 to preserve the legacy of the family and the underground network. The relationship between the house and the museum is central to the visit: the people in the exhibition are connected to this address in Zikhron Ya’akov.

The family behind the NILI story

The museum places NILI’s activity in the context of the end of Ottoman rule and the arrival of the British. Family members and their associates are the focus of its account. The official website gives particular attention to Sarah Aaronsohn, Aaron Aaronsohn and Avshalom Feinberg. Visitors familiar with these names through reading or history lessons can connect the biographies to the family home.

The house and the exhibition

Choose a guided tour before travelling

The museum explicitly states that visits are guided only. Its official homepage links to tour bookings on Smarticket. Groups need to make arrangements in advance by telephone or WhatsApp. Confirm the language of your chosen tour before booking; an English-language website page does not by itself guarantee an English-speaking guide for every departure.

History told through a family address

This visit suits an interest in NILI, the lives of its members and the history of Zikhron Ya’akov. The museum describes an audience that includes school pupils, young people, adults and soldiers. If visiting with children, discuss the tour’s content and suitability with staff. Ask about its length and any age guidance when selecting a session, rather than assuming every guided visit follows the same format.

Address, visiting times and contacts

Address

40 HaMeyasdim Street, Zikhron Ya’akov

For navigation: המייסדים 40, זכרון יעקב.

Visiting times

According to the selected guided tour

Confirm the departure time and holiday arrangements before travelling. Plan around a tour rather than an independent walk-in visit.

Telephone

04-6390120

The museum’s published contact number.

WhatsApp

050-6390124

The official homepage provides a WhatsApp contact link.

Email

[email protected]

For visiting enquiries and group arrangements.

Official website

nili-museum.org.il

The homepage links to guided-tour bookings.

Discuss access to the historic buildings

Questions before visiting

• Where is the NILI Museum? At 40 HaMeyasdim Street in Zikhron Ya’akov. The Hebrew navigation address is המייסדים 40, זכרון יעקב.
• Can I explore independently? The official website states that visits are guided only. Choose a tour in advance.
• How do I arrange a visit? Use the tour-booking link on the official homepage or call the museum on 04-6390120.
• Do groups need advance arrangements? Yes. Group tours require prior coordination. The museum publishes telephone and WhatsApp contacts.
• What is the museum about? It documents the Aaronsohn family and NILI, including their activity in the period leading to the end of Ottoman rule.
• How old are the house and museum? The family house was built in 1884. The museum opened beside it in 1956.
• How do I check visiting hours? Check the available guided-tour session and confirm its time with the museum. Ask separately about holiday visits.
• How can I check access and tour language? Contact the museum before booking. Discuss the route through the buildings, your access needs and the language of the chosen session.