Sydney Jewish Museum

The Sydney Jewish Museum is a world-class institution dedicated to documenting and teaching the history of the Holocaust. It challenges visitors’ perceptions of democracy, morality, social justice and human rights and places the Holocaust in its historical and contemporary context. It also stands as a memorial to the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.

Founded by Sydney’s community of survivors in 1992, the Museum aims to teach racial and religious tolerance in the hope that the evils of the past may never be repeated. It also tells the history of the Jewish life in Australia and illustrates the great contribution of Jewish people to the tapestry of Australian life.

Work has now begun to transform the Sydney Jewish Museum into a state-of-the-art museum celebrating Jewish life and history, while continuing to educate about the Holocaust and promote important messages of tolerance.

The new, expanded museum will create a home for Jewish art and culture in Sydney, alongside the existing Holocaust museum. It will showcase contemporary stories from the community, highlighting the significant connection between the Jewish community and Israel, and the diversity of Jewish culture in Sydney. These are stories that must be heard and that will help the Museum continue its work in combatting antisemitism and all forms of intolerance.

Expected to be completed late 2026, the project will see the Museum’s existing Darlinghurst site expanded to include new, modern, tech-enabled galleries and educational spaces with the capacity to welcome 100,000 visitors per year.

Continuing to educate students remains a major priority throughout the construction period. The Museum will continue to deliver its quality, impactful and curriculum-linked educational programs for students from Monday to Friday. As of January 2025, the Museum is closed to general visitors.

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