​​The Ein Shemer Old Courtyard Museum is named after the courtyard where the Kibbutz itself was established in the early 1920's. the museum tells the story of the Kibbutz movement in Israel, from the first Kibbutz communities of about a century ago to the modernization and change these communities have been going through in recent years.

​​Can't beat hands-on experience

You are welcome to an interactive experience of Kibbutz life. See films and join guided tours of the residential, industrial and agricultural components of this unique community; enjoy tractor rides, wheat harvesting and bread baking in the Kibbutz's original bakery, and participate in various other activities that filled the young and enthusiastic pioneers' days – and nights.

 

What would an Ottoman​ train want with a Third Aliya tractor?

In a new part of the museum you will find a reconstructed Turkish (Ottoman) train. Not only do we bring you its story, including that of the groves of magnificent oaks that were cut down to enable its operation, you can actually ride it! That part of the museum also features a unique workshop where old tractors and other agricultural equipment from the early days of Kibbutz are re-built. You can learn about the processes of reconstruction, and see films depicting fascinating anecdotes about these old beasts of plow and harvest.

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And there is more!