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Jewish Museum, Camden Town

Jewish Museum, Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert Street, Camden Town, London, NW1 7NB, England

The Jewish Museum is truly unique. London’s only museum dedicated to the history and heritage of a cultural minority or individual faith - in one of the world’s most multicultural cities - we have strong relevance to many of the most important social issues facing the Britain today.

Inside the Jewish Museum, Camden. Courtesy of the Museum.

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Contact Details

Tel : 020 8371 7373
Fax : 020 8371 7374
E-mail : admin@jewishmuseum.org.uk

URL : www.jewishmuseum.org.uk

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The Jewish Museum is currently closed for major redevelopment project until summer 2009. The £9million project will transform the Museum creating new galleries, exhibitions and displays illustrating Jewish history, culture and religious life as part of Britain’s diverse heritage. While closed, the Museum continues to offer a wide range of events, exhibitions (on tour around the country) and education programmes. Visitors can keep in touch by joining the Museum's e-mailing list. Email subscribers receive advance notice of the Museum’s programme of events. To sign up online visit www.jewishmuseum.org.uk

Closed

until summer 2009

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General Information

Cultural collections description

Explore the history and religious life of the Jewish community in Britain and beyond. The Jewish Museum has one of the world’s finest collections of Jewish ceremonial art – awarded Designated status by the Museums & Galleries Commission in recognition of their outstanding national importance.

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Religious Group: Jewish

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General guide to collections available

Children and Families

Events and resources for children and families

General Education

Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education

Schools Education

Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available

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