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Yad La-Shiryon

The house of the knights

A visitor, heritage and memorial center telling the story of Israel’s Armored Corps

מבט אווירי על יד לשריון בלטרון, רחבת הטקסים ותצוגת הטנקים

Visitor Center

Tours, guided visits, the Armored Formations Park, the Hall of Valor, the observation deck and activities throughout the site.

Memorial wall bearing the names of fallen soldiers, decorated with flowers and memorial wreaths

Commemoration & Remembrance

The Wall of Names, ceremonies, bereaved families and the Casualty Affairs Department

טנק שרמן מוצב על אנדרטה ביד לשריון בלטרון

Heritage & Information

History, the Information Center, the Armored Corps Journal and the Tankist Channel

משפחה צועדת לעבר טנק בשקיעה

Education & Community

Schools, the Education Campus, Conferences and Seminars

Aerial view of Yad La-Shiryon in Latrun, the ceremonial plaza and the tank display

Welcome to Yad La-Shiryon

A visit to Yad La-Shiryon offers an opportunity to discover the story of Israel’s Armored Corps through heritage, remembrance, history and a meaningful visitor experience.

Visitors can explore the site’s main attractions, watch the audiovisual presentation, visit the Wall of Names, enjoy the view from the observation deck atop the historic Police Building, discover the Armored Formations Park and take part in an educational activity or a wreath-laying ceremony arranged in advance.

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Yad La-Shiryon welcomes families, student groups, youth movements, soldiers, military units, delegations, organizations and visitors from Israel and around the world.

Accessibility

The site is accessible to visitors with disabilities

Groups

Guided tours for groups, schools and organizations must be arranged in advance

Getting Here

Waze: Yad La-Shiryon, Latrun (Jerusalem–Tel Aviv Route)

Opening Hours

Sun-Thu 9:00-17:00

Fridays and holiday eves 9:00-14:00

Saturday - Closed

Upcoming Events

Visitor Center

יד לשריון - הבית של השריונרים

יד לשריון - הבית של השריונרים

He’s Simply a Tanker

From the “Spirit of the Armored Corps” Project: The 2026 Armored Corps Band, together with the Israeli Soldiers’ Choir.

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