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The National Maritime Museum (Hebrew: המוזיאון הימי הלאומי, HaMuze'on HaYami HaLe'umi) is a maritime and archaeological museum in Haifa, Israel. The museum was founded in 1953, based on the private collection of its founder and first director, Aryeh Ben-Eli.
The National Maritime Museum is devoted to the maritime history of the Mediterranean basin, the Red Sea and the Nile, and its collection presents 5,000 years of maritime history. The building's entrance floor contains the temporary exhibition galleries, the Yitzhak Rokach Auditorium, the John Cohen Library, offices and research rooms.
The National Maritime Museum in Haifa showcases the history of shipping in the Mediterranean Basin and the maritime story of Haifa. The museum displays over 5000 years of history and maritime archeology.
The National Maritime Museum is devoted to the maritime history of the Mediterranean basin, the Red Sea and the Nile. Its collection, one of the largest archaeology collections in Israel, presents 5,000 years of maritime history.
The museum exhibits relate the story of over 5000 years of maritime history giving visitors an opportunity to learn about ancient ships, anchors, battling rams, and other archaeological finds, such as gold coins and artefacts found in marine excavations.
This museum traces the history of seafaring and the development of shipbuilding in the Middle East featuring exhibits and a rich collection of maritime mythology, Greco-Roman coins, stamps, modern seafaring, naval battles and special emphasis on Jewish seafaring.
The museum presents the history of sailing in the Mediterranean basin, Red Sea and Nile River. Collections include maritime archaeological remains, ship models, ancient maps and scientific maritime instruments used for measurements, mapping and navigation as well as a pirate exhibition in a hall designed as a ship's deck.
If you are a fan of the sea, sailing, and maritime history – or simply looking for the next museum adventure in Israel – it’s a good idea to head north to Haifa and visit the National Maritime Museum, also known as the Israeli National Maritime Museum.
The National Maritime Museum in Haifa is dedicated to the history of shipping in the Mediterranean basin, the Red Sea and the Nile River. Its display reflects about 5000 years of maritime history in the region.