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Ilan Ramon Visitor Center

Renovated in memory of the first Israeli astronaut, whose surname happened to be Ramon, visitors to the center walk through several exhibition rooms. The first ones are dedicated to the memory of Illan Ramon and the crew of space shuttle Columbia, as well as to Ramon's son, Asaf, who died as a military pilot in a training accident. The following rooms are dedicated to the crater – its geology, wildlife and history – and contains an impressive 3D exhibition, showing very clearly the process by which the crater formed.

Getting there: On route 40 at the southern edge of town, clearly signed
Hours: 08:00-16:00, during DST 08:00-17:00 on all weekdays, closes 1 hour earlier on Fridays
Price: ₪29 for adults, ₪15 for children and senior, ₪23 for students; discounts for large groups. Ticket includes Bio Ramon (see below)
Website: parks.org.il (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Mitzpe Ramon, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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The Albert Promenade
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Bio Ramon
A museum showcasing the wildlife of the desert and the crater. The rich collection of desert plants and animals displayed is divided into two parts: an indoor interpretation center and an outdoor area reconstructing the Negev desert landscape, with desert loess, hamada, sand, cliffs, riverbeds and even a small spring.
08:00-16:00, during DST 08:00-17:00 on all weekdays, closes 1 hour earlier on FridaysEntry included in the Visitor Center ticket
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Open-air market
Clothing, toys, local products and all sorts of stuff are available on the various stands operated by the townsfolk as well as Bedouins from the nearby area.
Held once a week during morning and noon hours