Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum in Haifa

The Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum in Haifa is one of the major maritime Museums in Haifa. The museum depicts the story of adventure and hardship of the Israeli Navy to save their rights in the country. The story is told in the form of documents, manuscripts, articles, models, photos, light and sound and diagrams and charts. Most of the museum features the history of the Israeli Navy up to the Yom Kippur War. It is a popular museum and tourists flock this museum to have a glimpse of the maritime history of the country.

The strategic location of Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum at Haifa in Israel makes it a popular tourist attraction. The museum is located at Allenby Road which is in the heart of the city. This makes it accessible from different corners of the city. The museum remains open from Sunday to Thursday.

Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum of Haifa serves as a platform for bringing the heroism of the Israeli Navy closer to people. The museum consists of various rooms where photos, certificates, sketches of skirmishes with the British authorities, models of the ships, original exhibits and examples of arms and weaponry used in naval warfare are exhibited.

Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum in Haifa also includes the famous Af-Al-Pi-Chen ship, which played a major role in the British blockade and brought 434 immigrants. It was also used by the Israeli Navy as a tank launcher during the Liberation war. The ship has been superbly preserved in its original shape keeping both the external structure and the fittings and accessories intact. The fourth section of the museum exhibits the progress of the Yom Kippur War and the first Lebanese War. An important item in this section is a captured tank which was used to smuggle weapons. The INS Mivtach, the first Israeli missile boat is also exhibited here.

Clandestine Immigration and Naval Museum at Haifa in Israel is really an interesting place to visit for those who want to know more about the military history of the country. (Also see National Maritime Museum in Haifa, Mane Katz Museum in Haifa )