The Jewish Museum of Australia is an award-winning museum showcasing the rich history and diverse culture of the Jewish people with a particular focus on Australian Jewish life, past and present. Discover Jewish traditions, learn about the migration of Jewish people to Australia, and explore Jewish culture and Australian Jewish life in the 21st Century. History is brought to life through permanent exhibitions as well as regularly changing temporary exhibitions. A range of educational and participatory programs and short courses are also available.

Experience Jewish culture. Engage in ritual. Participate in the journey of discovery.

Permanent Exhibitions:

- The Australian Jewish History Gallery - tells of the unique contribution of Jews in Australia over the last 200 years.

- The Timeline of Jewish History - a remarkable journey through 4,000 years of tumultuous Jewish history.

- The Jewish Year - celebrates the annual cycle of festivals and holy days that give rhythm and form to Jewish life.

- Belief and Ritual - examines the enduring religious beliefs and traditions that have bound Jews together throughout the years.

- Kalman Katz Coin Collection - an extensive collection of Israeli coins, notes and medals from 1948 to 1998, plus a selection of ancient coins.

Temporary Exhibitions:

- Mameloshn - How Yiddish made a home in Melbourne showcases the complexities, the controversy, the theatre, music and politics of the Melbourne Yiddish community, and the lasting contribution of a language and culture that has been woven into what is now multicultural Melbourne.

- The Babel Project - an innovative and creative community arts project that is a raw, honest and gritty celebration of Melbourne's multicultural community.

Cancellation and booking policy

Group Tours: $25 deposit due 14 days prior to visit (not refundable if group is cancelled within 14 days prior to visit)Balance due on day of visit. Late payments incur $10 administration fee.

Local directions

The Jewish Museum is located 5 kilometres from Central Melbourne and Station Pier. From the city take tram No. 3 along St Kilda Road to Stop 32 (Alma Rd). Then it is just a two-minute walk along Alma Road.

Facilities

Activities

Opening hours

The Jewish Museum is closed Friday, Saturday and Monday and Jewish holy days.

Sunday
10:00am -5:00pm

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
10:00am -4:00pm

Memberships

• Cultural Tourism Industry Group
• Museums Australia
• Tourism Alliance Victoria

Disabled access

Contact operator for further details.