Visitor information
About Us
We invite you to walk the paths of Ancient Shiloh, discover the Bible stories and the different periods among the stones and the fascinating archeological findings.
Every great story starts in a specific place…and ours starts here.
This is the place where, starting from the time when Joshua Ben Nun led the Jewish People, the Tabernacle stood for 369; the place where the tribal inheritances were divided among the tribes. Here the Tu b’Av festival of love celebrations took place, and the tribes were reunited.
Here is where Elkana came, “to worship and offer sacrifices to God in Shiloh,” and this is where Hannah prayed for a son. Her prayer was answered. Samuel was born and Hannah brought him here, where he grew up to be a prophet and a leader.
Shiloh was also the home of Ahiya the Shilonite, who prophesied to Jeroboam the son of Nebat, about the division of the kingdom of the House of David after King Solomon’s reign, and about the exile of the Ten Tribes of Israel.
Ancient Shiloh brings you an experience that connects the past with the future, heaven and earth, nation and individual, the Bible and the landscape all around.
A visit to Ancient Shiloh includes futuristic multi-media presentations that tell the fascinating and unique stories of ancient Shiloh and the Tabernacle.
Opening hours
Sunday-Thursday
Winter 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Summer 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fridays and holiday eves 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lates entry – an hour and a half before closing
Sun.-Thu., 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Telephone for reservations:
+972-2-5789111
visit@telshilo.org.il
During Passover, Sukkot and summer vacation, special activities are held, and there are changes in the opening times and entrance fees, accordingly.
For further details visit the “Around the Year” page.
Entrance fees
Regular days
(special activity day fees will be listed separately)
Families and individuals:
Groups (minimum 30):
Students on school trips:
Entrance fees include entry to the presentations:
HaRoeh Observation Tower – audiovisual presentation
Shiloh Chronicles Museum
The Tabernacle Hologram
The Storehouses presentation
Accessibility
An accessible path leads from the site entrance to the visitors center.
Some of the paths on the visitor routes are wheelchair and baby-stroller accessible.
In general, the routes at the site include stairs, and there are stairs at the entrance to HaRoeh Observation Tower. Infant carriers recommended for visitors with babies.
For further details on accessibility arrangements, we recommend contacting the reservations center at 02-5789111