Museum of Jewish History and Culture in Belarus

The Museum of Jewish History and Culture in Belarus documents the lives of Jewish communities across the region through diverse materials and sources. The collection includes handcrafted objects, photographs, letters, and documents that show how people here lived and worked daily.

The museum was founded in 2002 to preserve and document Jewish heritage in Belarus. This founding came from partnership between historians and international organizations committed to recording and sharing this history.

The museum shows how craftspeople and merchants shaped economic and social life across Belarus over many centuries. Visitors see how these communities influenced daily customs and local traditions through their work and skills.

The museum is located on the Jewish campus in Minsk and is easy to find. Visitors can access virtual tours from anywhere that show the collections in detail and are available in several languages.

The collection holds a glass bottle containing a message from Jewish resistance fighters during World War II, documenting their fight for survival. This small but moving object is a personal record from people living under extreme circumstances.