The Israel Nature and National Parks Protection Authority's visitors center, located in downtown Arad, introduces visitors to the geology and history of the Judean Desert. Its audiovisual program uses water and a 3-D model of the Judean Desert to demonstrate why this desert is so prone to flooding. Artifacts from Tel Arad and models of Canaanite Arad and the Israelite-period fortress are on display in the section devoted to history. A multi-screen video presentation brings the visitor back to the present, to the modern city of Arad. The visitors center has information on hiking trails, events, and areas of interest in the Judean Desert. Visitors can purchase maps, sheets with suggested hiking routes, and related literature.

Directions:
The Arad Visitors Center is in downtown Arad, near the mall and the community center.

Average length of visit: 1 hour

Best season to visit: Year-round

Also available: Information stand; guidance center; store with hiking supplies.

Hours: April-September: 8:00-17:00
October-March: 8:00-16:00

Telephone (07) 995-4409

Admission fees: Individual: adults NIS 23, children NIS 12
Groups: adults NIS 19, children NIS 11