Our museum first opened in 1984, housed in a Grade II* listed 1874 (former) Spanish and Portuguese synagogue in Cheetham Hill, one of the most diverse areas in Manchester. Following a 6m redevelopment and extension our new museum includes a new gallery, vegetarian caf, shop and learning studio & kitchen as well as complete restoration of our synagogue.
We hold over 31,000 items in our collection, documenting the story of Jewish migration and settlement in Manchester. The collection is considered by historians to be of national and international significance and our synagogue has been described by Historic England as "one of the highlights of Victorian Gothic architecture in the country".
We hold over 31,000 items in our collection, documenting the story of Jewish migration and settlement in Manchester. The collection is considered by historians to be of national and international significance and our synagogue has been described by Historic England as "one of the highlights of Victorian Gothic architecture in the country".
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What’s on
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Manchester Jewish Museum reopens this summer with a unique installation by Turner Prize-winning artist Laure Prouvost in collaboration with Manchester International Festival 2021. We look forward to welcoming you to our new museum. We connect Jewish stories to the world and to our society. Explore our brand-new gallery and fully restored Grade II* Listed synagogue before stopping in our vegetarian caf to sample authentic Jewish recipes.
Collection
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We hold over 31,000 items in our collection, documenting the story of Jewish migration and settlement in Manchester. Following a 6 million redevelopment our new museum includes a brand-new purpose built gallery to display our collection. All the stories told on gallery are Jewish but by framing them within these universal themes they hopefully feel relevant to all of our audiences, Jewish and non-Jewish.
Visit Us
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We are open seven days a week and tickets for general admission are on sale now for timed entries. Pre-booking is highly recommended as we can't guarantee entry for visitors who have not pre-booked. General admission tickets are available to book up to 4 weeks in advance. Art Fund Pass holders receive free admission (advance booking still recommended - email, phone or counter booking only).
Get Involved
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Whether you're visiting the museum with people you already know or making new friends with us, there are many ways you can get involved, connect with others and explore the things that make us different, together. Our new museum includes a brand-new learning studio and educational gallery as well as complete restoration of our synagogue, providing the perfect hands-on environment for schools wishing to learn more about Jewish culture.
Activities
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Explore inside one of Manchester's oldest and most beautiful synagogues as your students learn about the ceremonies and features of a synagogue and explore Jewish traditions such as the Sabbath and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Learn about different Jewish Festivals, including Passover, Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur, in our Festivals & Feasts workshop including on-site Challah bread baking!
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