Bethlehem Museum, Bethlehem

Name: Bethlehem Museum
Address: Jerusalem-Hebron Street, across from the Jacir Palace Hotel Bethlehem, State of Palestine., Bethlehem, Israel
Telephone: +970 2 275 1408

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Bethlehem Museum (address: Jerusalem-Hebron Street, across from the Jacir Palace Hotel Bethlehem, State of Palestine.) is a place located in Bethlehem (West Bank district) and belongs to the category of art gallery, specialty museum, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 2467 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 31°43'0"N latitude and 35°12'6"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Bethlehem Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Beit Jala Road Bab El-Zakak (bus, 8 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Rachel's Tomb (synagogue, 4 min walk), Bethlehem University (universities and schools, 11 min walk), Badd Giacaman Museum (museum, 20 min walk).

Coordinates: 31°43'0"N, 35°12'6"E

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Jerusalem-Hebron Street, across from the Jacir Palace Hotel Bethlehem, State of Palestine.Bethlehem Israel

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+970 2 275 1408

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Bethlehem Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of the Nativity, Rachel's Tomb, Church of Saint Catherine, Baituna al-Talhami Museum.

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Badd Giacaman Museum, Bethlehem
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Universities and schools
Bethlehem University, Bethlehem
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Beit Jala, Jerusalem
23 min walk • Beit Jala is a Palestinian Christian town in the Bethlehem Governorate of the West Bank. Beit Jala is located 10 km south of Jerusalem, on the western side of the Hebron road, opposite Bethlehem, at 825 meters altitude. In 2017, Beit Jala had 13,367 inhabitants according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bethlehem Museum open?

Bethlehem Museum is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bethlehem Museum?

Nearby attractions include Rachel's Tomb, Bethlehem (4 min walk), Bethlehem University, Bethlehem (11 min walk), Badd Giacaman Museum, Bethlehem (20 min walk), Star Street, Bethlehem (20 min walk).

How to get to Bethlehem Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bethlehem Museum:

Bus

Beit Jala Road Bab El-Zakak • Lines: 231 (8 min walk)
مفرق باب زقاق (13 min walk)