Exploring our collection just got easier. We’ve now launched our selection of virtual tours.
Our tours last between 45 minutes to an hour and highlight key objects from our designated collection.
Book to join a virtual group tour
A Virtual Visit to the Jewish Museum
Explore the highlights of the Jewish Museum’s galleries and discover the vast and varied history of the collection. From the oldest Hanukah lamp made in Britain to the inspiring story of our WWII Nurses’ Cape, this tour highlights our Judaism, History and Holocaust Galleries.
Jewish Journeys: A Story of Migration
Discover the history of Jews in Britain. From a medieval mikvah telling the story of the first Jewish community in Britain to photographs belonging to children who travelled on the Kindertransport, this virtual tour explores many periods of migration.
Stories from the Stores
Peer behind-the-scenes of the Jewish Museum with this chance to see important objects from our stores. From photographs of early 20th century lessons at the Jews’ Free School to unique items of Judaica, uncover hidden stories from our stores in this virtual tour.
Race in Religion: Black History Tour
Join us for a virtual tour revealing Black History and Black Jewish History in the collection. From the role of ‘blackness’ in Holy Texts to some of the ancient Jewish communities of Africa, we will be exploring the many ways in which race is portrayed through religion.
Women of Worth
Discover pioneering women whose stories are told in our collection. From artists to theologians, this tour reflects on the varied ways women have contributed to Jewish history and culture in Britain over hundreds of years.
One Day
Explore the Holocaust through the experiences of six individuals from our collection. Through this tour we will look at key days when life changed for these six people. This tour will include a child experiencing antisemitism for the first time, a poet joining the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and a family facing deportation. These experiences will be told through objects from our Holocaust Collection.
Acts of Kindness
Explore acts of kindness remembered in our collection. These range from small acts such as raising funds for a hospital to larger acts including an Adeni Jewish man’s role in rescuing his community.
Love is Love
Discover objects linked to LGBTQ+ Jewish History. Explore inspiring individuals and pioneering organisations that have encouraged change.
Judaism Around the World
Journey around the world with objects and photographs from different countries. Find out about the histories of Jewish communities from India to South Africa.
These tours can also be booked as private tours for groups and universities. For more information please email [email protected]