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Jewish Museum of Australia

26 Alma Road, St Kilda, Victoria 3182, Australia
03 9534 0083
Ranked #2 of 10 attractions in St Kilda
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums
Most recent review
- 20 May 2012
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Los Angeles, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

very sad and informative. This tour is recommended for anyone who want to make sure we don't forget the tragedies and repeat them. More

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Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

engaging and thoughtful collections; well curated, interesting themes; learned a lot by going through the various exhibits - not overwhelming More

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

As the title says, a must see if in Elsternwick. It is a very thought provoking place to vist. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

A well designed and fascinating insight into a migrant group that have added so much to the fabric of melbourne. Some gorgeous objects and lots of amazing stories. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

It's a small museum consisting of a number static displays. It is very 'wordy' with large slabs of text to read and digest. It is probably of most interest to Jewish visitors or WWII history buffs. If you're a visitor on a holiday this probably wouldn't make your 'must see' list. School groups during the week crowd the narrow areas... More

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Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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21 reviews 21 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

We expected to spend a couple hours in the museum but were there for almost 4 hours! The Museum is run by holocaust survivors and their families, many of whom are there to answer any questions you might have. We met a lovely man who told us first hand about his experience during pre-war and war and his migration to... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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115 reviews 115 reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

great interest for history and education for all of us! More

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Kaniva, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011

I love this museum, have visted several times, the people here are lovely too. Also love the synagogue, brilliant history and well presented collection. More

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