Sydney Jewish Museum
Highlights
- Explore the newly renovated Holocaust exhibition, gaining insights into human rights challenges and achievements.
- Discover Jewish history from Biblical times to modern Australia, enriching your understanding of cultural diversity.
- Engage with temporary exhibitions throughout the year, offering fresh perspectives on social justice and morality.
- Visit the Sydney Jewish Museum in Darlinghurst, an integral part of Sydney's cultural landscape since 1992.
Since its opening in 1992 the Sydney Jewish Museum has become an integral part of the cultural life of Sydney. The Museum is dedicated to documenting and teaching the history and lessons of the Holocaust. They commemorate the lives of the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators, honour the survivors and pay tribute to the “Righteous Among Nations”.
The Museum challenges visitors’ perception of democracy, morality, social justice and human rights. The Museums’ timeline invites visitors to explore Jewish history from its Biblical origin in the Ancient Near East to the thriving community in Australia.
The Museum challenges visitors’ perceptions of democracy, morality, social justice and human rights and places the Holocaust in its historical and contemporary context. There is a newly renovated Holocaust exhibition as well as a number of temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
The Holocaust and Human Rights is the newest permanent exhibition that outlines human rights achievements and challenges, and uses digital technologies to explore local issues pertaining to the rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers; People with Disabilities; Indigenous People; and the LGBTIQ+ Community.
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Accreditations
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
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