Children's Museum Tour
A guide shows the pupils around the Children's Museum
explaining each of the rooms. In the kitchen pupils can bake their
own challah (optional). More information
Religion and History Tour
- In the Great Synagogue pupils learn about different aspects of
Jewish religion. The guide discusses the Torah, the order of the
synagogue service and the various Jewish festivals.
- The history of the Jews in the Netherlands from 1600 to 1900 is
the subject of the presentation in the Great Synagogue galleries.
Where did the Jewish migrants come from and why did they settle in
the Netherlands? Pupils learn about a different culture within
Dutch society, and discover similarities and parallels.
- In the New Synagogue galleries the history of the Jews in the
Netherlands continues into the 20th century with a multimedia
presentation. In addition to displaying history, the Jewish
Historical Museum also tries to show how this relates to
contemporary developments and themes, and to the sense of identity.
Pupils learn to place events in their historical context.
Portuguese Synagogue Tour
Opposite the Jewish Historical Museum stands the
Portuguese Synagogue. This immense building, completed in 1675, is
almost entirely in its original state and remains a functioning
synagogue. The tour focuses on the history of the Portuguese Jews
in Amsterdam and on religious aspects of Jewish life.
Walk through the Jewish Quarter
A short walk designed specially for secondary school
groups takes in the highlights of Jewish Amsterdam. The walk starts
at the Jewish Historical Museum, the former Ashkenazi synagogue
complex, and continues past the Dockworker stature, the Auschwitz
monument and Hollandsche Schouwburg. It is also possible to visit
the Hollandsche Schouwburg separately.
Local Programmes
A synagogue built in 1675 and still in use. A theatre where Jews
were forced to assemble for deportation during the Second World
War, now a deeply moving monument. A statue commemorating the
strike of February 1943. These and other historic locations are all
within walking distance of the museum. The Education department has
special programmes for these too. Local Programmes
Private Visits
Groups wishing to make a private visit to the Great
Synagogue, Portuguese Synagogue or Hollandsche Schouwburg should
notify the museum's public contact department.
Fore more information and reservations:
Service & Sales Department (Mondays to Fridays, 9.00
to 17.00)
T +31 (0)20 5 310 380
E Service & Sales