The Archaeological Experience

From 21 NIS per person
Ticket prices may vary depending on discounts and ticket selection)

an hour and a half

All ages

Difficulty: Easy

Accessible

Invitation for groups over 30 participants

Join a meaningful and fascinating hands-on activity for the whole family and experience the thrill of discovery!
At Emek Tzurim National Park, you’ll take part in real archaeological sifting from the excavations of the City of David and ancient Jerusalem.

Who knows what treasures you’ll uncover? Visitors have already found rare coins, ancient jewelry, amulets, and more incredible artifacts – maybe you’ll be the next to make a discovery!

After a short introduction by our guide at the teaching wall, you’ll begin your own sifting experience – just like real archaeologists.

Good to Know:

Admission is required from age 5 and up.
Accompanying adults must also purchase a ticket.
We recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting a little dirt

Essential Information

For those arriving by private vehicle:

Ample parking is available at the entrance to Emek Tzurim National Park, located at the base of Hebrew University.

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Additional parking is available at 10 Hadassah Lampel Street (The Beit Orot parking lot). Park at the entrance to the parking lot and walk down the stairs on the right side—about a 10-minute walk. There are signs directing one to Emek Tzurim.

Public Transportation to Emek Tzurim National Park:

Bus Lines: 48, 48A – Beit Orot parking lot.
Drop-off Station: Beit Orot parking lot.

The buses stop at the Beit Orot parking lot, where there is signage directing visitors from the parking lot to Emek Tzurim National Park.

Note: Access to the site involves descending a long set of stairs and is not stroller-accessible.

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Your visit begins with a guided introduction by one of our professional instructors, who will walk you through the sifting process and explain the fascinating story behind the archaeological soil – brought directly from the excavations in ancient Jerusalem.

Then, together with your guide, you’ll take part in the hands-on sifting activity and uncover real archaeological finds from thousands of years ago: pottery fragments, arrowheads, coins, and more!

Cancellations are available up to one day before your visit, until 3:00 PM.

Site Facilities

Picnic tables

Parking

Toilets

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FAQ

There is a parking lot at the site entrance

This City of David site is handycape accessible and offers the following to its visitors:

Handy cape parking
Handy cape bathrooms
Accessible reception desk
The sifting project is fully wheelchair accessible. The introduction to the sifting offers accessible chairs as well as sifting stations that are wheelchair accessible.