The Sea Museum
Marine Archeology & Ecology
The Sea Museum (Bet Miriam) is named after the late Miriam Lifshitz, a former member of the kibbutz, who helped gather the first pottery sherds.
The Museum has been working for many years to educate and teach the local and national heritage. The visit provides an enriching experience in order to preserve and improve the quality of our lives in the present and future
The archaeological findings shed light on the settlement of various populations in the region and present the interaction between man and sea and his involvement in the marine environment from ancient times to the present.
The museum aims to be a leading center in the field of marine ecology and archaeology to provide an experiential space that exposes its visitors to the importance and protection of the marine environment.
The "Bet Miriam"- Sea Museum is located in the heart of Israel, perched on a kurkar cliff overlooking a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean Sea, a rocky shoreline, and wild sand dunes.
The museum's uniqueness lies in the fact that nearly all the artifacts displayed were discovered in the vicinity of Palmachim and within the lower reaches of the Sorek Stream, situated in one of the most beautiful natural treasures in Israel.
The museum offers a rich variety of activities, based on its collections and the magnificent surrounding environment.
Permanent Exhibition
Additional activities
The man and the sea
Exploring the Settlement Around Palmachim: From the Stone Age to Modern Times"
Dive into the history of human settlement in the Palmachim area, spanning from the Stone Age to the present day, and discover the essential conditions for survival.
Learn about the role of port cities and the maritime trade and navigation of ancient times. How did people live and bury their dead?
The exhibition showcases household tools, weapons, agricultural implements, and resources derived from the sea, offering a glimpse into daily life and livelihoods throughout the ages.
Tour to nearby archaeological sites
Tour to Tel Yavneh-Yam: explore a 4,000-year-old defensive rampart, ancient burial caves, a Byzantine irrigation pool, the Nabi Rubin trail, a guided walk along the Sorek Stream estuary, and enjoy seasonal wildflower blooms.
Human-environment interactions
Human Interaction with the Marine Environment Through the Ages
Explore the use of Sorek Stream's waters, the challenges of stream pollution, seawater desalination, and the construction of marine facilities. Learn about marine pollution caused by various factors, as well as the fascinating fields of marine archaeology and surveys.
Beach tours and activities
Discovering the Dynamic Coastline
Learn about the ever-changing shoreline, kurkar rock formations, sandy beaches, tidal pools, a variety of shells, local flora and fauna, and the nesting grounds of sea turtles.
Kibbutz Palmachim:
Heritage, Settlement, and Local Stories
The Unique Way of Life in the Kibbutz
Discover the communal lifestyle, daily routines within the community, and the evolution of the Zionist dream.
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