Exhibitions

In this exhibition you can discover some of our most treasured objects, and find out what they tell us about Jewish life in Britain from medieval to modern times.

An immersive and playful exhibition that explores the unique imagination of the co-creator, with Albert Uderzo, of the Astérix comics.

Inspired by the comic book artists in residence programme, we have delved into the Museum’s collection to find a selection of Jew(ish) drawings, cartoons and caricatures illustrating humour and social critique dating back to the 18th century.

Presented simultaneously at Jewish Museum London and The Photographers’ Gallery, Roman Vishniac Rediscovered is the first UK retrospective of Russian born American photographer, Roman Vishniac (1897–1990).

An exhibition of photographs revealed the almost forgotten Jewish community of southern Morocco, where for over 1000 years Jewish life was marked by social and cultural co-existence with Muslim society.

Entertaining the Nation explored the fascinating untold story of Jewish contribution to British entertainment from Victorian music hall to the stars of today.

For this exhibition, acclaimed photographer Judah Passow embarked on a year-long project examining the rich diversity of contemporary Jewish life around the UK, exploring what it means to be British and Jewish in the 21st century.

This summer, as London welcomes visitors from around the globe for the 2012 Olympics, the Jewish Museum tells the stories of refugees who have come to London in very different circumstances – to flee from situations where their lives were in danger.

In summer 2012, the London International Paralympic Games will see 4,200 athletes from over 150 countries compete in 20 sports to packed crowds.

The Jewish Museum is delighted to present the first ever UK show of the internationally renowned Israeli photographer Adi Nes.

To coincide with Holocaust Memorial Day we will be displaying a series of portraits of Primo Levi, one of the most important survivor-writers on the Holocaust and a key literary figure of the twentieth century.

R.B. Kitaj (1932–2007) was one of the most significant painters of the post-war period.

Miranda Lopatkin will display 6 works made from a very special slide library gifted to her.

The Jewish Museum is staging an original exhibition about Amy Winehouse, co-curated with her brother Alex and sister-in-law Riva.

A major new exhibition by Jewish Museum London exploring the untold story of Jews and football.

Don't miss this exhibition from young artist Gideon Summerfield in conjunction with the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.

This temporary display case will offer visitors the chance to see a less well known side of Zangwill, specifically that of his relationship with his children and agent.

Don’t miss the Jewish Museum London’s first crowd-sourced exhibition featuring everyday objects, historic artefacts, and works of art inspired by love.

Abram Games was one of the most important and influential figures of 20th century graphic design.

The exhibition showcases our rich and evocative collection of material relating to weddings within the immigrant Jewish community from the 1880s to the mid-20th century.

This exhibition looks at many of the people involved in the women’s suffrage movement from the late 19th century until votes for women were achieved.

Don't miss this crowd-sourced exhibition exploring the theme of Journeys through personal mementoes, historic artefacts and fine art.

Have tea with a life-size Tiger, curl up in Mog’s basket with one of Judith Kerr’s classic picture books, and discover the childhood drawings of a girl escaping Hitler’s Germany.

Jewish Museum London’s third crowd-sourced exhibition will explore the theme of Sacrifice through personal mementoes, historic artefacts and fine art.

These Memory Quilts are on display in our Welcome Gallery, alongside the stories of some of the lives they represent

This cutting edge exhibition examines the provocative and complex subject of blood. Blood draws together art, film and literature to present a rich exploration of how blood can unite and divide.

Moses, Mods and Mr Fish takes you on a journey from tailoring workshops to the boutique revolution and mod culture of the swinging ‘60s.

Go on a musical journey of discovery through popular culture, featuring records that changed lives and the technology that made it happen.

Explore the streets of 1960s London through the lens of eminent photographer Dorothy Bohm.

Explore Scotland’s diverse and complex Jewish community - from Shetland to the Borders - through the lens of award-winning photographer Judah Passow.

Discover the story of how Jewish ceramicists transformed British studio pottery and influenced successive generations of ceramic artists.

Explore the story of Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss, her brother Heinz and his artwork in this moving exhibition in our Auditorium created by the South African Holocaust and Genocide Foundation.

Discover the woman behind the music and beyond the hype in this intimate and moving exhibition about a much loved sister.

Don't miss our newly commissioned installation 'Love Is A Losing Game' by street artist Pegasus, who first gained recognition for his work 'Fallen Angel' honouring Winehouse shortly after her death.

Explore more about Sukkot and stories of migration and refugees in our Migration Festival of events throughout the installation.

Our Amy Winehouse street art trail in Camden Town gives you a new way to explore the area Amy called home.

'Sephardi Voices' brings to life the experiences of Jewish immigrants to the UK from across the Islamic world through objects, photographs, and video interviews of Jews from Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq and beyond.

Discover how much of the most iconic British design was produced by immigrants to this country.

This selection of works from the Jewish Museum collection illustrates the multiple and changing ways in which artists have tried to shape and convey a person’s image through portraiture.

A retrospective of the late photographer Elsbeth Juda, a Jewish émigré who brought a new modernist artistic vision to Britain from Germany.

Maya Attoun - Charms of Frankenstein - an immersive exhibition based on her '2018' project

To mark the 80th anniversary of the Kindertransport, hear the stories of six of the Kinder (child refugees) in their own words.