- Address: Holon, Israel;
- Website: egged.co.il;
- Phone: 03-9142361;
- Working time: from Sun. on Thurs. from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Fri. from 8:00 to 11:30.
On the territory of Jerusalem there is a unique and interesting museum, the exhibits of which are not traditional objects. The Egged Public Transport Museum is one of the largest museums in the world.
What is interesting about the museum?
The Egged Public Transport Museum is a unique place where visitors are introduced to the diversity of Israeli transport. In the museum you can see all the existing and used models of buses, from the twenties of the 20th century and up to two-story modern models. According to the presentable kind of exhibits, it is difficult to imagine that they were once found in a state of scrap metal. The museum exhibited only 70 items. But they attract attention not less than archaeological finds, because they can not be seen on the streets of the city or elsewhere.
In the early 80's old buses were restored, painted and completely restored. Masters even installed the original equipment, and also brought the engines into working order.
Guests are told and shown by trucks of the British army, converted and served by passenger transport after the First World War, as well as modern air-conditioned buses.
The museum features the legendary Leyland bus, which was launched in Britain specifically for Israel . Previously, it was used for excursions, trips through the desert. The latest exhibits, which the exhibition ends, are modern comfortable products of the world car industry.
Many of the exhibits are in working order. For all, accessories were recreated, colors and other trifles were chosen. This is a place where older people will be filled with memories of public transport of the past. Children will have a unique opportunity to learn how this industry has developed and developed. Any exhibit can be viewed from the roof to the tires, as well as sit inside and find out how tickets broke out and paid for the fare. A lot of time the excursion will not take away, but it will expand the horizon and help to get even closer to the history of Israel.
Information for visitors
Guests of Jerusalem will be pleased with the fact that the entrance is free. But the museum works according to a certain schedule, which can change, therefore it is better to specify the hours and days of work before visiting the official site of the institution. The standard operating mode is as follows:
- from Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 14:00;
- on Friday from 8:00 to 11:30.
All days except Friday, you must first agree on a visit.
How to get there?
The exhibition is located in the parking lot of Egged on the street of Dan Shomron in Holon. The museum is easy to reach, for this you need to take any of the following buses - № 4, 14, 26, 87, 99, 143. You need to leave at the Holon Parking / Motza Station.