The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is the official state memorial project intended preserve the achievements and legacy of Menachem Begin and serve as a Research Institute of the Struggle for the Independence of Israel and its future security and development.
 
The Menachem Begin Heritage Center is a living memorial and the nation’s tribute to a courageous fighter and fearless leader who worked for the freedom, future and security of the Jewish People in its own land.  It was established by Israel’s Knesset in March 1998 when the Menachem Begin Commemoration Law was passed. The Center is located on the Hinnom Ridge, overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem.
 
Menachem Begin, 1913-1992, filled many leadership roles in his life including: Pre-War Zionist Youth Leader; Prisoner of Zion; Commander of the Irgun Zvai Leumi resistance underground; Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition; Minister in the 1967 Government of National Unity; Sixth Prime Minister of Israel; initiator of Project Renewal and the Ethiopian Immigration; expanded settlement of the Land of Israel; furthered the Soviet Jewry Struggle; strengthened Israel’s defense and security; concluded a peace with Egypt and  was awarded the Noble Peace Prize.
 
The Center includes the following units and departments: • Archives • Research Institute • Museum • Exhibits • Bible Study Learning Center and Synagogue • Auditorium • Junior Knesset Educational Unit • Library • Seminar Facilities and other features.