The Underground Prisoners Museum, Old Akko
A Museum Situated Inside the Mandate-Era Akko Prison Citadel
מוזיאון אסירי המחתרות, ההגנה, עכו, ישראל
Housed within Old Akko's historic Ottoman fortress, the Museum of the Underground Prisoners occupies a legendary citadel that served as a military base, governor's residence, and Mandate-era prison.
Operated under the auspices of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, this commemorative museum is dedicated to members of the pre-state Hebrew underground organizations who were incarcerated within its walls. The memorial honors the nine fighters who fell during the famous 1947 Akko Prison break and the nine underground members executed on the site’s gallows.
Interactive Historical Exhibits
Through innovative modern displays, the museum brings to life the daily existence and struggles of the imprisoned fighters. Visitors are guided through authentic prison cells, the gallows chamber, and detailed exhibits recounting the dramatic historical events, prison break, and broader history of Akko Fortress during the Mandate era.
