Sydney Jewish Museum, Holocaust memorial museum in Darlinghurst, Australia.
The Sydney Jewish Museum is a memorial located in Darlinghurst that documents Jewish history and experience. The building displays personal accounts, photographs, documents, and objects from the Australian Jewish community, including many stories from survivors who made Australia their home.
The building began as Maccabean Hall in 1923, created to honor Jewish soldiers from New South Wales who served in World War I. In 1992, this historic structure was transformed into a museum and opened to preserve and share these important stories.
The museum reflects the story of Jewish life in Australia and the journey of survivors who rebuilt their lives here. Walking through the displays, visitors encounter the voices and faces of people who chose to make this country their home.
The museum offers guided tours and educational programs that help visitors understand the stories and historical context more deeply. A resource center inside provides additional materials for those who want to learn more about this important subject.
Australia has one of the highest proportions of Holocaust survivors per capita in the world, second only to Israel. This fact gives the museum an unusual importance in how it connects global history to the local Australian experience.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
