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Jewish Historical Museum
Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1 1011 PL AMSTERDAM Phone: 020 531 0310 Timings: Mo -Su: 11:00 - 17:00 hour Open on Tuesday 24 December 2013 from 11:00 - 16:00 hour Open on Wednesday 25 December 2013 from 11:00 - 16:00 hour Open on Thursday 5 December 2013 from 11:00 - 16:00 hour. http://www.iamsterdam.com/en-GB/Ndtrc/Joods Historisch MuseumAbout
The Jewish Historical Museum is located at the heart of Amsterdam's former Jewish quarter. Although not as famous as the bigger art museums, it is in fact one of the city’s most acclaimed museums due to its incisive programming. Housed in four former Ashkenazi synagogues dating from the 17th and 18th centuries, its permanent exhibition reflects the versatility of Judaism in the past and present. It also has its own dedicated children's museum with exceptional educational facilities.Shared historyThe Jewish Historical Museum collects objects and works of art associated with the religion, culture and history of Jews and Judaism in the Netherlands and its former colonies. The museum has more than 30,000 works of art, ceremonial items and historical objects, of which only 5% is on display at any one time. The museum is especially renowned for its temporary exhibitions that highlight Jewish history, artists, musicians and others who’ve influenced social and cultural events.Jewish AmsterdamAs well as its exceptional children’s museum and mobile phone app, the museum is partnered with other Jewish icons in the neighbourhood, such as the Portuguese Synagogue and Hollandse Schouwburg.
