Museums & galleries
Museum of the Underground Prisoners, Acre
Museum of the Underground Prisoners
Located within the citadel of Acre, this museum is a historical museum housed in an Ottoman-era building. It documents the history of the old prison and the resistance movements that operated during the British Mandate period. Visitors can walk through the original prison cells to see where prisoners were held and learn about the political struggles of the era.
Getting There
The museum is situated inside the Old City of Acre. From the city center, it is accessible via a short walk through the pedestrian streets of the citadel. Depending on your starting point within the Old City, the walk typically takes 5 to 15 minutes.
Visit Duration
Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours to walk through the cells and read the historical displays.
When to Visit
The museum is indoors, making it a viable option regardless of the season. To avoid the largest crowds, visit during weekday mornings. Like many sites in the Old City, it can become crowded during peak tourist seasons and weekends.
Nearby Attractions
Because the museum is located in the heart of the citadel, several other sites are within walking distance:
- Hall of the Crusader Knights: 0km
- Hospitaller Commandery of Saint-Jean-d'Acre: 0.1km
- Akko El Shazliya Mosque: 0.1km
- Acco Festival of Alternative Israeli Theatre: 0.1km
Updated September 13, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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