Sydney Jewish Museum

Sydney Jewish Museum

The Sydney Jewish Museum is a world-class museum that primarily explores the history of the Holocaust and the settlement of Jewish people in Australia. It challenges visitors’ understanding of democracy, morality, social justice, and the Holocaust itself, examining it within both historical and contemporary contexts to help prevent such atrocities from happening again.

A visit to the museum takes over three hours, as the content is truly rich and deeply moving. Visitors begin their tour in the basement, where films depict Jewish life in Australia and the Holocaust, confronting both the best and worst of humanity. The museum showcases Jewish cultural traditions and the history of early Jewish settlement in Australia. There are also interviews with Holocaust survivors and poignant memorials for the children who perished during the Nazi Holocaust—innocent lives brutally taken, which often brings visitors to tears. If you're lucky, you may even meet a Holocaust survivor at the museum who will be happy to share their personal experiences and answer your questions.

Sydney Jewish Museum

Must-visit reason: Australia’s most renowned Jewish museum

Continent where the attraction is located: Oceania

Country/region where the attraction is located: Australia

Province/state where the attraction is located: New South Wales

City where the attraction is located: Sydney