Krinitzi House – Ramat Gan History Museum

A family home from Ramat Gan’s early years

Avraham Krinitzi built this house in 1925, when Ramat Gan was still a young settlement. It was among the city’s first stone houses. The original family residence has two levels, a ground floor and a basement. Its plot once covered about 15 dunams, with an avenue of Washingtonia palms marking the frontage. Much of the land was later released for building, leaving a smaller garden around the house. The red-tiled roof and surviving structure give the city’s early history a physical address.

From private residence to public institution

1. 1926–1969

   Krinitzi headed the local council and later the municipality. His period in office spanned the settlement’s development into a city.

2. 1966

   In his June will, he left the house to the municipality for public and cultural use, on condition that it retain the name Krinitzi House.

3. 1988 and 2003

   Following extensive renovation, the house opened as Ramat Gan’s history museum in 1988. The city’s historical archive was added in 2003.

Reading the city through its collections

A starting point for local research

The archive holds documents and photographs relating to Ramat Gan’s growth from the 1920s, the work of its council and municipality, and its part in the country’s history. The official website links to the archive database and a list of document collections. For a question about a particular street, person or event, contact the staff with the subject in advance. Arrange access to relevant material separately from a general museum visit. A database listing should not be taken as confirmation that an original document will be ready to view on arrival.

Group learning and walks around Ramat Gan

The house describes activities for groups of different ages, cultural gatherings and walks exploring the city’s neighbourhoods, events and people. Its website also has sections for children’s workshops, films and performances. Use these subjects to shape an enquiry rather than assuming that every programme runs on a regular timetable. A school organiser or family group can send the preferred date, participants’ ages and a topic of interest. Confirm the language, length and programme with the team before making travel arrangements.

Address, visiting arrangements and contacts

Address

64 Krinitzi Street, Ramat Gan, 5243335. Hebrew navigation address: קריניצי 64, רמת גן.

Visiting hours

By prior arrangement by telephone or email. The official visitor page does not publish a fixed weekly timetable.

Telephone

03-6739050. The contact page also lists 03-6722863.

Email

[email protected]

Getting there

The official directions page links to Waze and Google Maps. Confirm the entrance and the route to the level needed for your visit when booking.

Access in a preserved house

Questions before you visit

• Do I need an appointment? Yes. The official visitor page says to arrange a visit by telephone or email.
• Where is Krinitzi House? At 64 Krinitzi Street, Ramat Gan, postcode 5243335. The Hebrew address is קריניצי 64, רמת גן.
• Does it have regular weekly opening hours? The official page gives prior arrangement rather than a weekly timetable. Confirm your day and time directly.
• What is special about the building? It was built as the Krinitzi family home in 1925 and is one of Ramat Gan’s early stone houses.
• Can I use the historical archive? The house has a historical archive and an online database. Discuss your research topic and access to specific material with the staff.
• Are there activities for children or groups? The institution describes group activities and children’s workshops. Confirm suitable ages and the programme available on your date.
• Is there wheelchair access? The 2017 statement describes an adapted entrance level and a separate approach to the lower level. Check the current arrangements in advance.
• How can I contact the house? Call 03-6739050 or 03-6722863, or email [email protected].