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Sydney Jewish Museum
Sydney Jewish Museum
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The Sydney Jewish Museum is a history museum in Sydney, Australia, which documents the Holocaust, the history of the Jewish people in Australia, and explores human rights issues in Australia. Currently, the Museum is undergoing a major redevelopment, and will remain closed to the general public until late 2026. The Museum will reopen with new exhibitions and programs that celebrate Jewish life and culture in Sydney.
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- Kings Cross • 7 min walk
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- arrgartFeura Bush, New York13 contributionsExcellent!What a beautiful museum telling an important story and offering a vital message for everyone - Jewish or not. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Located in a lovely part of the city. Put it on your must see list for Sydney.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 13 February 2024
- Lisa F15 contributionsVery nice museumVery nice museum. Admission is free on Sundays. They also offer free guided tours. I would recommend 2 hours. There’s a nice little cafe upstairs with sandwiches, desserts and coffees (including specialty types in the machine). Entire cafe is kosher. Very close to the 333 bus stop on Oxford street. Near St. Vincent’s Hospital. Best not to bring plastic bags or anything extra because you have to store in a locker near the entrance (free of charge).Visited February 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 March 2024
- Roberta ESydney, Australia76 contributionsSo interesting and confronting and a must see for everyone.The presentation of the exhibits is beautifully set out. We should all visit to remind ourselves that all humans should be treated with respect and dignity. To be guided through our visit by the children of holocaust victims and to told just snippets of such sad stories was so special to hear. It is akin to visiting the footprints of the twin towers in New York.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 June 2024
- LJ AAustralia6 contributionsHidden Gem, Full of informative and Interesting displays/information. Take your time to soak it all in.I will be honest, I was blessed to 'happen upon' The Jewish Museum when I was doing a walk from Circular Quay to Paddington, more than 17 years ago. Although I wasn't dressed (in my view) to go into a museum, I checked with a lady working there and after her approval I went in. I was so glad I did and I have lost count on the number of times I have been back. People may think it is only about the war but it isn't. One would be a fool to think that there isn't that in the journey as it was a monumental time in their lives. However, a large part is an informative walk through Judaism, customs, culture, faith, and basic way of life. Hands down the most informative and well organised storytelling Museum I have gone to. Even though its size would be considered miniature compared to others in Sydney. I was very blessed on the day I first went the museum wasn't very busy, I managed to corner a curator and just ask the poor young man question after question. I am sure I kept him for near two hours. I haven't seen him since, I hope I didn't traumatised him with my continual questions.🤣 I have selected the date I did because it doesn't allow me to go back and select ALL the months from 17 years ago that I have visited the Museum. I never went on a Saturday, knowing it would not be open due to it being their Sabbath.Visited July 2024Travelled soloWritten 28 July 2024
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london057
Dublin, OH681 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
First of this museum has a whole history of Jewish life in Sydney. Second there is a thing on the Holocaust too. Third there is a gift 💝 shop too . Lastly, every Jew that visit Sydney needs visit this museum.
Written 24 January 2024
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JLotsos
Perth, Australia428 contributions
Jan 2023
The ladies at the front desk were wonderful. Very friendly and helpful. The museum is well worth a visit. There is a lot of good displays and it is very informative about the Jewish people in Australia and what happened to them during the Holocaust. Everyone should visit this place to remind you what humans can do to others.
Written 3 February 2023
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Matthew S
Ottawa, Canada19 contributions
Dec 2022
This museum has the solemn responsibility of being a community hub for information about the Holocaust. It even includes a memorial with named plaques. However, it is also a source for unique information about Sydney's Jewish community. It balances both of these responsibilities very well, with modern and innovative displays.
Written 21 December 2022
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JOANNE D
Durham, UK13 contributions
Jan 2020
I visited in January 2020 and chose to take the 11am tour with Vlad (Tour Guide); the tour was only meant to last 1 hour but 2.5 hours later I was still listeneing to Vlad tell the tragic tail of the Jews...there are not words to describe the time spent in the museum. The musuem is well laid out and the staff are the most amazing people you will ever meet -Ii would reccomend you visit this museum.
Written 31 March 2020
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Sir Baden
Swansea, Australia300 contributions
June 2020
Located a 10 minute bus ride from the CBD in Darlinghurst The SJM is an exceptional experience. With a permanent collection as well as temporary exhibitions. Telling the story of Australian Jewry and the Shoah. The buildings architecture is amazing and the gift shop has a great selection of judaica as well
Written 20 June 2020
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Paul B
Sydney, Australia834 contributions
Jan 2021 • Couples
This is a place we should all visit at least once. A poignant exposé of Judaism and The Holocaust. We met Jack who told us his own stories of surviving Nazi atrocities as a 14 year old boy. Emotional yet inspirational.
Written 20 January 2021
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nae21
Gold Coast, Australia195 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Well worth a visit to more fully understand the history of this religion and the horrors of the Holocaust. I recommend taking one of the guided tours on offer. They are included in the entry price. Michael was our volunteer guide and he was an absolute wealth of information. His enthusiasm was very evident.
Written 17 December 2022
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Pearl B
Beachport, Australia50 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We spent 5 hours here and could have stayed longer. So well laid out and immaculate. The reverberations downstairs was amazing, thought provoking and so moving. I am so grateful these amazing people are telling their stories. Thankyou 🙏 The self serve coffee shop is really good and nice to have a break. All the staff and volunteers were very friendly. Thankyou to everyone involved in creating and running this fantastic museum.
Written 23 August 2023
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7September
Bern, Switzerland281 contributions
Jan 2023
Very well run and a good mix of historical facts and live sharing from sons and daughters of survivors. Excellent design and easy to move around. I appreciate it gives great honor to both adults and children who lost their lives during the holocaust as well as conveying memories to today's generation. My full respect and appreciation to all the workers there.
Written 15 January 2023
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remarkable_travels
Tokyo, Japan269 contributions
Dec 2020 • Solo
Excellent museum, beautiful design. I learnt so much. A lot of local information and great displays. Great little shop that can’t keep up with the demand. I would have loved to see even more Jewish and Hebrew learning books for sale, I bought loads of great books and souvenirs. I will be back for sure. Thank you!
Written 18 December 2020
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How long is the tour? Do we need to buy tickets before the trip or can we buy them at the museum. We are four adults.
Written 19 September 2018
Hi Alyssa,
The free guided tours usually for for about an hour. You can purchase your tickets upon arrival at the Museum at the admissions desk.
Thanks, SJM
Written 20 September 2018
_sidney_holder
Toronto, Canada
just want to suggest tyou revise your comment 6,000,000 jews were exterminated by the Nazis. not a "FEW"
Written 14 July 2016
Not sure what you are referring to, my comment had no mention or reference to the number of Jews murdered.
Written 23 July 2016
leonie2160
Sydney, Australia
Hello I am arriving at Narita Airport and transferring to Haneda Airport on 7th Nov. I am booked into your hotel for the night and was wondering how I obtain the free shuttle to and from the airport as I will be flying out again on the 8th Nov from Haneda.
Many thanks.
Written 2 November 2015
Thank you George for bearing witness, for devoting your life to sharing your story and making this experience one of great humanity. May the blessings of the world be upon you and may life be good to you.
Written 15 May 2015
Is the museum open on 5 april 2018 what time
Written 20 March 2018
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