Joods Historisch Museum
The Jewish Historical Museum is a museum that focus on Jewish history, religion and culture. The museum is located in a group of 4 historical Ashkenazi synagogues at the heart of the former Jewish quarter in the centre of Amsterdam.
Across the street is the magnificent Portuguese Synagogue, which is still in use. The museum is also close to the former Hollandsche Schouwburg 
theatre, which houses a deeply moving monument to the Dutch Jewish victims of the Second World War.
The permanent exhibition features the following themes: the role of religion and tradition, the links with Israel, the persecution of Jews during the Second World War, personal life stories and the mutual influence of Jewish and Dutch culture.
The museum also houses a temporary exhibition in which have been displayed works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Jozef Israëls and Marc Chagall.
How to get there?
By metro: 51, 53 or 54 stop WaterloopleinBy tram: 9 or 14 stop Waterlooplein
By car: nearest car park Muziektheater / Stadhuis
Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1
(Jewish Quarter)
Amsterdam
| Opening hours | |||
| Sun | 11:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Mon | 11:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Tue | 11:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Wed | 11:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Thu | 11:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Fri | 11:00 | - | 17:00 |
| Sat | 11:00 | - | 17:00 |
Price
€7.50 (adults)
€3 (13-17 years)
free (0-12 years)
official websites
Jewish Historical Museum