ANU The Museum of the Jewish People

Explore the history and culture of Jewish people around the world at ANU The Museum of the Jewish People! Take a journey spanning thousands of years. Discover ancient artifacts and stories, uncover unexpected connections between Jewish communities throughout time and across continents, and celebrate modern Jewish identity. Plan your visit today to learn more about this unique and fascinating history.

Get to Know the History and Culture of the Jewish People.

Begin your journey at the ANU The Museum of the Jewish People to experience one of the world’s most ancient and diverse cultures. Learn how Jewish identity has been shaped by its beliefs, languages, practices, customs and shared narratives over centuries, transcending regional and national boundaries. Take a tour to explore artifacts reflecting Judaism’s diversity through lifelike exhibits and interactive displays that offer an immersive experience. Discover locations which are home to some of the oldest extant Jewish communities as well as recently renewed ones. Uncover stories that will help you understand what it means to be Jewish today.

Explore Exhibits on the Jewish Immigration Experience.

Experience hundreds of years of Jewish people’s history of immigration at the ANU The Museum of the Jewish People. Visit interactive exhibits to discover moving stories which track the movement and resettlement of Jews around the world, from their original homelands to other new lands. Explore the connections between political, religious and economic motivations along with displaying a wide range of materials illustrating the everyday lives and culture that have been formed as part of these immigrations.

Learn About Jewish Art, Music, and Literature.

ANU The Museum of the Jewish People offers you the opportunity to explore and celebrate the unique living culture and profound expressions of the Jewish people. Learn about how various art forms ranging from painting, sculpture, music and literature have been used by Jews as a way to express their identity. Admire diverse works of Jewish-inspired decor, architecture and craftwork that tells the story of an ever-changing world for the Jewish people.