Jewish Museum, Jewish heritage museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The Jewish Museum sits in four restored synagogues in central Amsterdam and holds about eleven thousand objects. The collection documents Jewish life, religious practices, and the community's story.
The museum was founded in 1932, closed during World War II, and reopened in 1955. It moved to its current location in 1987 after being housed elsewhere for many years.
The exhibitions show Jewish traditions and religious practices that took root in Amsterdam over many generations. You can see how these customs shaped daily life in the community and continue to be remembered today.
The museum is open daily from 11 to 17 o'clock and offers audio guides in several languages. The space is fully accessible for people using wheelchairs.
A section of the museum is specially designed for children and invites them to learn about Jewish culture through hands-on activities. Young visitors can for instance bake traditional matzo bread or practice writing Hebrew letters.
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