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Jewish Museum Quarter Amsterdam

Jewish Museum Quarter Amsterdam

The Jewish Museum is part of Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural Quarter. It’s housed in four historic synagogues, blending heritage with exhibition space. Permanent displays explore Jewish life, religion, and culture in the Netherlands. The collection includes ceremonial objects, art, photography, and personal stories. The museum covers themes from ancient tradition to postwar reconstruction. A separate Children’s Museum offers interactive, family-friendly experiences. Audio guides share powerful testimonies and community voices. Temporary exhibitions explore identity, migration, and resistance. Located near Waterlooplein and easily included in a cultural itinerary. A thoughtful, moving, and educational experience.

Opening hours

  • Tuesday to Sunday, from 11.00 to 17.00

How to get there

📍 Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam

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From €20.00

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Jewish Museum Amsterdam – A Story of Dutch Jewish Life
The Jewish Museum is in the center of Amsterdam. It is part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter. The museum shows the history and culture of Jews in the Netherlands.

It is located inside four historic synagogues.

What to See

  • Exhibits about Jewish religion, holidays, and daily life
  • Art, music, and personal stories
  • Jewish objects, photos, and films
  • A special Children’s Museum with hands-on activities
  • Changing exhibitions about culture and identity

Why Visit

  • Learn how Jewish people lived in the Netherlands
  • See history told through real places and real voices
  • Family-friendly, with special programs for kids
  • Close to the Portuguese Synagogue and Holocaust Memorial

The Museum
The museum opened in 1932. It is inside real synagogues that were once in use. Today, it shares the story of Jewish life, faith, and memory.

The museum is quiet, moving, and full of personal details.

Visitor Information

  • Address: Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam
  • Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00
  • Tickets: €17.00 (adults), €8.50 (ages 6–12), free under 6
  • Free with Museumkaart or I amsterdam City Card
  • One ticket includes nearby sites like the Portuguese Synagogue

Jewish Museum Amsterdam is a place to learn, reflect, and remember. It’s ideal for anyone interested in history, culture, or community stories.

Some Highlights of Jewish Museum Quarter Amsterdam

The Portuguese Synagogue

Step inside the magnificent 17th-century synagogue, a masterpiece of Sephardic architecture still lit by hundreds of candles.. It remains a key attraction within the museum, drawing attention for its detail and symbolism.. Visitors often note the emotional and visual impact of this exhibit.. The work is an excellent example of the period's artistic style and craftsmanship.. Its presence in the museum offers a deeper connection to the artist’s legacy and the themes explored.

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Jewish Historical Museum Collections

Explore centuries of Jewish life in the Netherlands through ritual objects, personal stories, and historical documents.. It remains a key attraction within the museum, drawing attention for its detail and symbolism.. Visitors often note the emotional and visual impact of this exhibit.. The work is an excellent example of the period's artistic style and craftsmanship.. Its presence in the museum offers a deeper connection to the artist’s legacy and the themes explored.

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Children’s Museum Experience

An engaging interactive exhibit where kids learn about Jewish traditions and family life in a playful, hands-on setting.. It remains a key attraction within the museum, drawing attention for its detail and symbolism.. Visitors often note the emotional and visual impact of this exhibit.. The work is an excellent example of the period's artistic style and craftsmanship.. Its presence in the museum offers a deeper connection to the artist’s legacy and the themes explored.

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