Welcome to the Jewish Museum London, a museum that tells the story of the history and heritage of Jews in Britain through universal themes of migration, family, faith and culture. Ensuring encounters with the authentic is at our heart; authentic objects, authentic experiences, authentic people. Shifting public awareness into public affection towards the museum and looking at new ways to do this.
Our mission is to surprise, delight and engage all people, irrespective of background and faith, in the history, identity and culture of Jews in Britain. Our exhibitions, events and learning programmes encourage a sense of discovery and aim to provoke questions, challenge prejudice, and encourage understanding.
Our mission is to surprise, delight and engage all people, irrespective of background and faith, in the history, identity and culture of Jews in Britain. Our exhibitions, events and learning programmes encourage a sense of discovery and aim to provoke questions, challenge prejudice, and encourage understanding.
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Welcome to the Jewish Museum London, a museum that tells the story of the history and heritage of Jews in Britain through universal themes of migration, family, faith and culture. We exist for all people from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
Our four permanent galleries showcase the vibrancy of Jewish life in Britain, including a recreation of London's East End and rare items from our Designated collection of Jewish ceremonial art.Don't miss our partnership changing gallery on the ground floor, or our brand new research and digitisation space on the third floor.
Our four permanent galleries showcase the vibrancy of Jewish life in Britain, including a recreation of London's East End and rare items from our Designated collection of Jewish ceremonial art.Don't miss our partnership changing gallery on the ground floor, or our brand new research and digitisation space on the third floor.
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Our Welcome Gallery, situated on the ground floor, celebrates the range of voices within Britain's Jewish community. Centred on conversations around objects, the displays aim to highlight the diversity of contemporary Jewish society, and celebrate the Museum's role in preserving the community's heritage and history.
Getting Here
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The Jewish Museum is well served by public transport and is a 3-minute walk from Camden Town underground station. The nearest bicycle parking is available on the corner of Albert Street and Parkway, outside the Earl of Camden pub. There is limited metered parking on Albert Street, Parkway and Arlington Road for stays of up to two hours.
Exhibitions
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Discover 'Your Legacy and Me', a creative project and free exhibition exploring the legacy of the Holocaust, created by the Holocaust Educational Trust's young ambassadors. Pitch Up: Community Voices takes a new approach to community-led displays, offering a platform for a range of Jewish organisations and individuals to share their stories.
Tours
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We are running daily tours of the Museum so you can get closer to the stories behind the objects in our collection. Tours will cover a range of subjects and can be booked with your Museum ticket. Join us for a tour to experience the Museum in a relaxed, sociable and personal way. Please be aware that peak times for school bookings are 10am - 2pm Monday - Thursday.
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