Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum is situated over two locations- one in Finchley and the main section in Camden. The Jewish Museum was opened in 1932 and was created to inform and educate visitors in Jewish history and traditions. Although the museum is quite small there is a huge wealth of information on offer.

The Museum is housed within a listed building on Albert St. The Judaica Gallery is designed in the shape of the Star of David and documents age old rituals passed down through the generations. The museum documents the massive expanse of Jewish life in England from the Norman Conquest in 1066, through to present day. The Museum consists of three major sections. The first deals with the history of Jews in England, the second is a breathtaking collection of ceremonial art and thirdly is an exhibition area where temporary exhibitions are held by various institutions and groups.

There is no admission charge for the museum and volunteers are on hand to offer information and assistance to visitors. In the centre of the Museum stands a 16th Century Synagogue Ark. Adorning the walls of the various rooms are informative writings, Jewish artifacts and religious documents.

The Camden Town underground station provides easy access to the Jewish Museum.