Madatech
About This Museum
You know, the building itself has a story. It started its life back in 1912 as the Technion, Israel's very first institute of technology, before the state even existed. Now, it's a bustling science museum where the excited shouts of kids discovering physics echo through the old halls. It’s a place where you can feel the weight of history in the stone walls, but the energy is entirely focused on playful discovery. They've managed to keep that grand academic feeling while filling it with hundreds of hands-on experiments.
Collection Highlights
Kids absolutely love the giant soap bubble maker and the Van de Graaff generator that makes your hair stand on end. One of my favorite spots is the original 1924 airplane suspended from the ceiling in the main hall—a real piece of local aviation history. You can also find an impressive display of historic cars and motorcycles, all sitting where students once studied engineering.
Visitor Information
It's right there on Shmaryahu Levin Street in Hadar HaCarmel, easy to spot. Come with energy because there are over six hundred things to see and touch, and it's a fantastic day out for families. Just be prepared for a lively, sometimes noisy, atmosphere—it’s a sign that everyone is having a good time.
Architecture & Building
It's a beautiful example of eclectic style architecture from the early Zionist period, built from that iconic Jerusalem limestone. The main building has this stately, almost fortress-like presence with its arched windows and red-tiled roof.
Contact & Location
Address: מדעטק, בלפור, הדר הכרמל, רובע הדר, חיפה, נפת חיפה, מחוז חיפה, 3339108, ישראל
Phone: +972 4-861-4444
Website: Visit Website
