Zoo & animal attractions

Ein Yael Living Museum

מוזיאון עין יעל

Malha / Refaim Valley

A hands-on archaeological site below Malha where families try ancient crafts — pottery, weaving, metalwork, mosaics — around a Roman-era villa and terraced springs, with a petting corner. Most of the year it takes booked groups only, opening to the public for chol hamoed festivals.

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Address: Ein Yael, Refaim Valley, Jerusalem עין יעל, נחל רפאים, ירושלים
Phone: 02-6451866
Hours: Group visits and workshops by advance reservation only; open to the general public during festivals on chol hamoed Pesach and Sukkot and in the summer holidays, roughly 10:00–17:00 in summer time and 10:00–16:00 in winter time
Website: einyael.co.il
Last checked: 2026-09

Call ahead to confirm hours.

Plan your visit

Tickets

There is no standing published tariff; prices are set per festival or per booked group, so phone before travelling. The site has also posted closures tied to the security situation.

Getting there

A short walk from the Malha railway station, opposite the Biblical Zoo.

How long to allowHalf a day AgesBest for ages 4–12: craft workshops, street shows, animals and water channels to play in. Indoor or outdoorOutdoor On Shabbat and chagimClosed Best time to goChol hamoed Pesach and Sukkot, when the ancient-crafts festivals run and no booking is needed. AccessibilityA terraced hillside dig with steps and unpaved paths — hard going with a buggy or a wheelchair.

Insider tips

Outside festival dates the site takes booked groups only — call 02-6451866 first.
The website has carried closure notices tied to the security situation; confirm it is running before you drive out.
Festival days are the only times you can simply turn up.
It is minutes from the Biblical Zoo and the Refaim valley springs, so it combines well with either.

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