Beit Hatiwat Givati Museum
Southern Lahish County, between Ashdod and Kiryat Gat
About the company:
The Beit Hativat Givati Museum is dedicated to the history of the Israeli War of Independence and is the site of the decisive battle for the freedom of the Jewish people.
The Givati Brigade was formed on November 30, 1947 to defend southern Israel and played a key role in the war. The museum is located in a building that once housed a police station. This was the final defeat of the Egyptian army.
Permanent exhibitions are dedicated to the history of the Givati Brigade and its participation in the War of Independence, as well as the modern life of the brigade. The exposition includes a memorial room, which contains a list of all the fallen soldiers, Israeli and Egyptian weapons, cars, armored vehicles, there is an observation deck, an acme theater and an extensive library.
The museum is open from Sunday to Thursday, from 9.00 to 15.00, on Friday - until 13.00. Entrance fee. Access is provided for people with visual and hearing disabilities.