Sydney Jewish Museum

Sydney Jewish Museum

The Sydney Jewish Museum not only maintains the memory of the Holocaust, but also celebrates the contribution of the Jewish community to the development of Australia.

Getting There and Access

Security is understandably very tight, with buzzer access to the building and strict bag searches enforced. This is done in a friendly but very professional manner. Once inside, there is a friendly greeting by staff who explain the Museums layout and displays. There is usually a guided tour available and a PA system announces when is is about to commence.

Displays

Displays begin with a timeline and history of the Jewish people and moves on to their diaspora and treatment throughout Europe. There is then a very interesting section on Jews in early Australian colonial society and their involvement in the First and Second World Wars.

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The Holocaust

As expected a large section explains the holocaust. It documents the destruction of Jewish communities, the murders of the concentration camps and also shows the bravery of the ghetto uprisings. The saddest part is devoted the the children killed, with a memorial wall of photographs and a sad pile of little shoes.

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What Did We think?

A genuinely educational place worth a visit to make sure no one forgets.

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