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Agnon House

Visit the home of one of Israel’s most influential writers, Shai Agnon. The home was renovated in January 2009 and includes Shai Agnon's library filled with his collection of books and sefarim. See the actual Nobel Peace Prize that he received. Take a self guided audio tour in Hebrew or English of the Museum (recommended for ages 10+) and buy some of your favorite Agnon Books at the front desk. Don't be shy if you don't understand the sophisticated Hebrew in his writing. Ask one of the knowledgeable guides to explain it to you. Special tours can be arranged in Arnona and in the Old City following the path of "Tehila."

Phone: 02-671-6498

Entrance Fee: 20 NIS

Location: 16 Klausner St, Talpiot (Arnona)

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm Friday 9:00am-12:00pm (Summer Hours)

Monday -Thursday 9:00m-3:00pm (Winter Hours)

Kids Activities: "Footsteps of Shai Agnon" is a self guided family scavenger hunt (25 NIS per person) which can be enjoyed by kids ages 5+ with their parents. This is also a great activity for grandparents to do with their grandchildren. Learn about Shai Agnon and the neighborhood he lived in.

Call ahead to find out about children’s storytime in English during school holidays and in Hebrew throughout the year.

Parties at the Agnon House:

This is an ideal location for a small Bar/Bat Mitzva for a child who is interested in Israeli Literature. Parties can include a tour of the museum and there is also an option for the child to learn to guide the group through the museum and there is a beautiful garden in the back that can hold up to 70 people. Nobel