Beer Sheva

Israel Air Force Museum
Bnei Shimon Regional Council
+972-8-9906853
Open every day except Saturday, 8.00 am to 5.00 pm (Fridays until 1.00 pm)

Located next to Kibbutz Hatserim 5 km to the West of Beer Sheva. The museum displays historical airplanes of the Israeli Air Force.

Tel Beer Sheva Archeological Park
Near Jct of 40 & 60

Located outside the city to its east next to Omer, this archeological park is a World Heritage Site and one of the top sites to explore how people have lived in Biblical times.

Old Turkish Town (Old City)

The Old Town was planned by Turkish and German engineers at the end of the 19th century. Its streets form a grid very uncommon in the region. Many buildings date from Turkish times and have secret gardens behind high walls. Rehabilitated Smilansky Street has the best preserved buildings. Additionally there is a wide array of cheap stores and excellent ethnic restaurants and bars.

Abraham's Well

Located at the edge of the Old Town and on the Wadi Beer Sheva, this small site contains the well where according to tradition Abraham made the oath with Abimeleh.

Municipal Zoological Garden

Located at the North-Western entrance to the city, this Zoo displays many indigenous animals.

British WWI Military Cemetery

Located just next the the Old Town, this cemetery is the resting place of British, Australian and New Zealand ANZAC soldiers who fought against the Turks in the First World War.

Negev Brigade Memorial

Located on a hill to the west of the city, this large monument made out of concrete, commemorates symbolically the different aspects of the Negev Brigade which conquered the Negev region in Israel's War of Independence. There is a superb view on the city and its surroundings from this site.

Negev Museum

Located in the residence of the Turkish governor in the Old Town, this small museum contains an art collection and has changing exhibits.

Municipal Market

Located between the Old Town and the central bus station is a vibrant market for any kind of merchandize.

Bedouin Market

Located just outside of the city on the Road to Eilat, this market takes place every Thursday morning. Bedouin merchandise can be found next to a wide array of other products.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Located in the northern part of town on the road to Tel Aviv, this renowned university has a vibrant campus with many buildings designed by famous architects. There are two art galleries located in the Senate Building and in the Library, a small museum of medical history in the building of the Medical Faculty and many small exhibits in the buildings of the different faculties.