Ben-Gurion's Desert Home
צריף בן-גוריון
The simple wooden house where Ben-Gurion lived in his later years on Sde Boker kibbutz, preserved as it was, with an exhibition on his life.
In 1953, after resigning as prime minister, Ben-Gurion moved to Sde Boker kibbutz and lived in this simple wooden house, where he championed the development of the Negev Desert. The house preserves his study, his bedroom, and several thousand books from his library. The adjoining exhibition hall tells the story of his life through films and displays. It lies about 35 km north of Mitzpe Ramon. Admission is charged, and it closes early on Fridays and before holidays. It can be combined with the tomb and Avdat Spring in a single day trip.
Opening hours
Sun–Thu 8:30 am–4:00 pm; Fri 8:30 am–2:00 pm (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Ben-Gurion Tomb National Park
- Ein Avdat National Park
- Avdat National Park
- Spice Route Quarter
- HaMinsara (The Carpentry)
- Alpaca Farm Mitzpe Ramon
- Mitzpe Ramon Visitor Center
- Mount Gamal (Camel Lookout)