Education and Training Center
Education and Training Department
At the Hecht Museum, learning begins with an encounter. The Education Department works to make the museum’s treasures and content accessible and meaningful to a broad spectrum of the public—including children, youth, families, individuals with special needs, adults, and educators—driven by a commitment to accessibility, equal opportunity, and significant learning for everyone. Our guided tours and educational activities are tailored to specific age groups, backgrounds, and curricula; they are rooted in active engagement, open dialogue, and curiosity-sparking experiences. Through encounters with archaeological artifacts and works of art, we foster critical and creative thinking, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to draw connections between the past, the present, and the future. As an integral part of the University of Haifa, the Hecht Museum offers a unique, dynamic, and ongoing link between advanced academic research and the community. The Education Department collaborates with researchers and academic departments to share academic knowledge and modes of thought with diverse audiences, using language that is engaging, relevant, and accessible.
Educational Activities
for School Students
Kindergartens and elementary schools
An initial, inquisitive encounter with the world of archaeology and art. Experiential, age-appropriate guided sessions that encourage observation, questioning, and discovery through objects, stories, and hands-on engagement.
Adults and interested audiences:
An in-depth engagement with the museum’s content, informed by academic research and scholarship. Our tours and activities encourage broad observation, deeper exploration, and reflection on issues relevant to the present day.
Guided tours for organized groups (by prior arrangement):
One-hour guided tour of the Hecht Museum – Archaeology Wing: 300 NIS per group (minimum 15, maximum 50 participants).
50-minute guided tour of the Heritage of German-Speaking Jewry Wing: 10 NIS per participant (minimum 20, maximum 30 participants), in addition to the admission fee.
Educators and Teachers
An educational partnership tailored to school curricula and pedagogical needs. The museum serves as a complementary learning space, fostering experiential engagement, in-depth study, and meaningful dialogue.
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity
We are deeply committed to making the museum experience accessible to everyone. We develop customized programs based on the belief that every individual has the right to a meaningful and respectful cultural encounter. We recommend notifying our staff and scheduling your visit in advance. For inquiries and scheduling:
Education and Guidance Department: hawad@univ.haifa.ac.il | 04-8240450 | Complete the tour and guidance request form (filling out the form does not constitute confirmation that the activity will take place).
Intergenerational Dialogue:
A shared experience of discovery and intergenerational dialogue. Tours and activities that invite children and adults to observe, ask and think together, at a pleasant pace and in an open atmosphere.
Workshops: Purim; Passover; Summer; Sukkot; Hanukkah
Performances: Musical performances and plays on Shabbat
