Sydney Jewish Museum facts for kids
The Sydney Jewish Museum building. The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies is on the left.
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| Established | 18 November 1992 |
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| Location | 148 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Type | Holocaust museum |
The Sydney Jewish Museum is a history museum in the Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst. It tells the story of Jewish people in Australia and teaches visitors about the Holocaust. The Holocaust was the mass murder of Jewish people by the Nazis and their followers during World War II.
The museum shows personal items that belonged to Holocaust survivors and other Jewish Australians. It also hosts events where people can hear survivors share their personal stories.
The museum is currently closed for a major upgrade. It is expected to reopen at the end of 2026 with new exhibits and programs about Jewish life and culture in Sydney.
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The Museum's Story
A Historic Building
The museum is located in a special building called Maccabean Hall. This hall was built to honor Jewish soldiers from New South Wales who fought in World War I. It was officially opened in 1923 by Sir John Monash, a famous Australian general and civil engineer.
Before it became a museum, Maccabean Hall was a center for Sydney's Jewish community. After World War II, it was used for many things, like English classes for new arrivals, weddings, and events to remember soldiers and victims of the Holocaust.
Why Was the Museum Created?
The Sydney Jewish Museum was started in 1992 by Holocaust survivors who had moved to Australia. A survivor is someone who lived through the terrible events of the Holocaust. They wanted to create a place to remember what happened and to teach future generations.
The museum was officially opened on November 18, 1992, by Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair, who was the Governor of New South Wales at the time. After World War II, many Holocaust survivors came to Australia to build new lives.
What's Inside the Museum?
The museum has a library and resource center with over 6,000 books, videos, and journals. This collection includes more than 2,500 recorded stories from Holocaust survivors who live in Australia.
These materials help create the museum's exhibits. They cover important topics like the history of the Holocaust, the stories of people who fought against prejudice, and the history of Jewish people in Australia.
See also
- Jewish Holocaust Centre
- Jewish Museum of Australia
- Australian Jews
- History of Jews in Australia
- List of Holocaust memorials and museums in Australia
- Australian Association for Jewish Studies
