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Welcome to the Jewish Cultural Quarter of Amsterdam

Make your visit to Amsterdam complete with a visit to the old Jewish quarter!
In the heart of Amsterdam you will find a number of impressive Jewish monuments
within less than one square kilometre. In the old Jewish quarter you will find t
he Jewish Historical Museum, with its fascinating Children's Museum, the imposin
g Portuguese Synagogue, and the Hollandsche Schouwburg (National Holocaust Memor
ial), a moving historic monument. Visit these beautiful locations in Amsterdam d
uring your trip. You can visit all four locations with one ticket (which is vali
d for one month!).
Jewish Historical Museum
The Jewish Historical Museum is a modern museum of Jewish heritage housed in fou
r monumental synagogues near Waterlooplein. Three permanent exhibitions present
the history and culture of the Jewish people in the Netherlands. In addition to
the three permanent exhibitions, the museum always offers two great temporary ex
hibitions and a busy events calendar.
Visit website | Exhibitions | Events | Guided Tours | Plan your visit
Portuguese Synagogue
Directly opposite the Jewish Historical Museum in the colossol concealed rectang
ular form of the magnificent Portuguese Synagogue, erected in 1675. The synagogu
e remains a somewhat mysterious building for many visitors. Once inside, they ar
e rewarded with the stunning beauty of a synagogue that is still in use, with a
fully intact seventeenth-century interior.
Visit Website | Tours | Events & Candlelight concerts | Plan your visit
Hollandsche Schouwburg (National Holocaust Memorial)
During the Second World War, Jews were rounded up into the Hollandsche Schouwbur
g (now the National Holocaust Memorial) before being deported to concentration c
amps. Thousands of people were held there, awaiting an unknown fate. In honor of
their memory, a monument and memorial room have now been installed in the theat
re.
Visit Website | Guided Tours | Exhibitions & Presentations | Plan your visit
JHM Children's Museum
In the JHM Children's Museum the Jewish Hollander family will warmly welcome you
into their home. The Hollanders will tell you about the Jewish tradition and yo
u'll find fun things to do there: braiding bread in the kitchen, learning Hebrew
in the study, or making music together in the music room. A friend of the famil
y, Max the Matzo, shows the way and turns every visit into a party!
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Locations
The Jewish Cultural Quarter is located near the Waterlooplein, in the city centr
e (view us on Google maps).
- Jewish Historical Museum: Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 PL Amsterdam
- Portuguese Synagogue: Mr. Visserplein 3, 1011 RD Amsterdam
- Hollandsche Schouwburg: Plantage Middenlaan 24, 1018 DE Amsterdam
Tip: Come to the Jewish Historical Museum and start your visit there!
Plan your visit now:
Buy your tickets online
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Group visit / guided tours

Questions?
General information: +31 (0)20 5 310 310 / info@jhm.nl
Group visits and tours: +31(0) 20 5 310 380 / service@jhm.nl
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