The best Museum, at least the one I spend the most time reading, in Australia. It costs 15 AUD per person. You need to talk to the gate to get in. At first, I thought it’s a private place but it’s not. Just ask the guard to let you in and go though bag check. It has lots of history regarding Jew history including the holocaust. They also provide free tour. Strongly recommended.

Sydney Jewish Museum is located in Darlinghurst near the CBD. Very few museums will hit you the way this way this museum hits you. A very informative museum about Jewish history, culture and about the holocaust. Holocaust was one of the darkest times for humanity and education about it is important to ensure such events never ever happen again. They had a new exhibition called “Reverberations” which uses artificial intelligence which has pre-recorded interviews of holocaust survivors to preserve their memories and is worth checking out. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Sydney.

It is truly an eye opening and emotion experience to see this dark part of history come to life through the the testimony of survivors, the photographs, artefacts and journal entries. The staff are passionate, knowledgeable and created an engaging tour for our group that shared a balance of shock and confrontation, whilst also sharing the resilience and courage of many Jewish people.

Such an interesting museum. Spent almost 3 hours there - really well presented and great information. A moving children’s memorial brought tears to my eyes. Was too much to take in all the information and exhibitions in one visit, would love to live in Sydney to be able to go back and read the rest but unfortunately we are only visiting. Well worth a visit, even if only for a short time as even though we couldn’t spend time on each exhibit we found it so informative and interesting. One of the better museums I’ve been to.

No need for a history book it is a living book what happen to the Jews during before and after World War II on Sunday there is a Holocaust survivor talking about her personal suffering and life in Auschwitz she is a 19 year old survivor who lost almost her whole family before coming to Australia the only problem I found was a mathematical algebraic problem with a wrong answer in the famous Jewish mathematician section of the museum go in and try their coffee and great cakes in the cafeteria it's well worth it it's well worth a visit if you have the time here in Sydney to learn about the past

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It's one of the best museums in Sydney. Your visit is a must when visiting Sydney. Take your children, and you can show them the piece of history that is not teached by woke teachers at the schools anymore.

It has genuinely good design for a building, very pleasing to the eye, security was although more than what you would normally expect for a museum, was actually pretty out if the way with a perfect balance. The staff are all nice, and very helpful. The only downside is its accessibility, as it is difficult to get parking and not wheelchair accessible as far as I am aware. I'd rate five stars but I don't know enough about it

I thoroughly enjoyed going to the SJM and I love that it brings rich Jewish history alive through the myriad of artefacts and experiences. I talked to a Holocaust survivor and it gave me a whole new, deeper perspective on The Holocaust, it’s events and people’s first hand experiences.

i spent 2 years walking past, on my way to work, looking at this building with mixed thoughts wondering if i should go in. i was enticed in by an Anne Frank exhibition on the top floor. i was quite impressed with how the whole museum is set out. as you stand on the ground floor you can see up to the roof, each floor acting as a balcony around the perimeter so you can see to the centre of the ground floor. There is no means a shortage of history in this place. each floor is abundantly with so much to look at and read about. it's a sobering thought to how cruel human kind can be, yet through such hardship and torment, people can still find a hope a will to live through such oppression. Pacing my footsteps through the vastness of history, one can find themselves questioning their own values and the state of their own heart. This is a fantastically awesome place to visit. Sadly it has come from a dark era in history, but a necessary agenda to shine a light on the atrocities in which we as a human race should not have to experience again. Although it has been a while since my last visit, i thoroughly intend to return soon and take another walk through such a well planned out display of history.

Seeing documentaries doesn't prepare one for the photo wall of children or the pile of tiny shoes. The stories made it real in a way that film could not. This museum and others like it are essential to remind us of how evil thrives when no one speaks out.

What an experience. This gem is beautiful and holds SO much history and knowledge. You can spend a few hours here, good layout providing chronological timeline of Jewish history. Knowledgeable staff/volunteers who speak from firsthand accounts. Everyone should come here to educate themselves on the horrors of the holocaust and how it has shaped our present day.

Excellent museum with a large range of exhibits, and the staff which some are Holocaust survivors were very helpful. A lot of students on excursions. Very moving stories and a in depth historical journey of the events of the Holocaust and experiences of the Jewish people. If you’re interested in WW2, this museum is a must see.

If you have to visit just one museum in the city, this is it. Buzz the door and get past security checks and enter the world of Judaism and jewish history. Splendid display of Australian contribution and the exhibition related to events leading to and beyond the holocaust. Great collection of personal artifacts, supporting audio and video commentary. Do visit the children’s room for a personal touch and to know more about the victims. Auditorium sometimes hosts talks with victims and is a great way to understand from first hand experiences. Special thanks to them for sharing such painful experiences with everyone and taking questions.

Not sure where these good reviews are from. Firstly was made to feel a burden just by visiting. Over the top and rude security who forced us to unpack the entirety of our weekend bag including underwear and toiletries with smart remarks. Exhibition itself was no different to any other Jewish museum around the world, nothing particularly moving which was disappointing. Left after 15 minutes.

The history of the Jews is the history of the world. Zec 2:8  For thus says the LORD of hosts, "After glory He has sent me against the nations which plunder you, for he who touches you, touches the apple of His eye. “

Wish I could have spent more time there, what a great museum! We are lucky to have this in Sydney!

Public Transport. Close to CBD. Hospital precinct. Great facade. Dedicated volunteers. Restaurants and entertainment venues close by.

Wonderful museum. In fact, I'd say that its the best one I've been to.

Absolutely amazing place. Marion was a very thought provoking guide and a pure wealth of information.

Well I walked all the way from the city which was actually a nice walk but it looked closed. Eventually I walked up to the door as a security person appeared. So I asked him if the museum was open and could I go in and he said yes. At the same time a group of people walked up behind me and interrupted saying they were there for some sort of reunion. So not only did the security guard from then on ignore me but he didn't seem to know about the reunion. By the time he went away and came back l'd given up. Maybe I'm just inpatient but time is extremely limited and I actually felt like some sort of criminal left out there on the doorstep with a group of people I don't even know. I'm sure I would have given it 5 stars but maybe next time I'm in Sydney?

Brilliant museum - well laid out with excellent ground floor exhibition on Jewish culture. The highlight is the midday tour from Gerald - what a storyteller! 100% recommendation.

Beautiful thoughtful place. Very helpful staff . Pity about the Australian ecurity guard who consistently misgendered me then asked me not to swear when I got upset. Perhaps open your eyes next time unless you want a law suit

One of the best museums I've seen in Sydney. It shows the history, events and culture of the Jewish people,in Australia and worldwide, and the horror of the holocaust. We allocated about 3 hours but only got through about half of the museum. There was just so much to see and listen to we would need to come back again to see it all. This is a world class museum that you should not miss if in Sydney.

Excellent museum! Contains more information and better exhibits than expected. Plus has a number of very informed and helpful volunteers and guides. Worth the time to get there. Highly recommended.

Total experience really worthwhile. Lucky enough to view updated museum with excellent volunteers and in particular to listen to the story of a survivor.

Great! Actually really, really good. A well put together and well maintained museum

A place where we can remember the atrocities the Jewish people endured. Long may their memory remain.

Very historical. Smaller museum than the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC but it's a nice place to learn about Australia's Jewish history. Definitely going to visit this museum again when I come back to Sydney/Australia.:')

Absolutely fantastic in every way. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers for all the work that you do for this excellent museum.

Good experience, a lot of insight into the holocaust and the experiences of the survivors. The tour guides were very friendly and very knowledgeable. Very recommended

I couldn't get tickets to the comedy festival so I went here instead. Had a great time, funniest stuff I've seen in a long time. The actors were great, you could see they almost believed the lies they were telling! 12/10 would defo visit again!

A sad part of our history, but ever so informative, nevertheless.

(Translated by Google) The title of this review comes from the information pamphlet at the museum's reception, because I think it sums up exactly what the museum gives visitors. We made good use of the guided tour (2 pm) by the guide, and the talk was mainly focused on the massacre. Great. The entire museum exhibition showcases the Jews’ contribution to Australian society through photos, memorials, film fragments, maps, charts, timelines and other documents, as well as the tragic years brought by the "Final Solution" . Many people have told me over the years that going to a museum can be difficult to deal with-not at all. This museum, for Australians, is a very unique museum-personal understanding of history is very important-and avoid repeating the same mistakes. (Original) 这篇评论的标题来自博物馆接待处的信息小册，因为我觉得它正好总结了博物馆给予来访者的东西。我们好好利用了导游的带队游览（下午2点），讲说主要集中在大屠杀部分。非常棒。整个博物馆展览通过照片、纪念物、电影片段、地图、图表、时间线等大量记录文件展示了犹太人对澳大利亚社会的贡献，也展示了那段“最终解决（The Final Solution）”带来的悲惨岁月。多年来许多人都跟我说去博物馆会很难面对——根本不是这样的。这个博物馆，于澳大利人来说，是一个非常独特的博物馆——个人了解历史是很重要的——且要避免重蹈覆辙。

Really lovely layout and very informative! Takes about 2 hours to thoroughly explore the museum. Wonderful and passionate volunteers :) Would recommend using Groupon for good deals.

Third visit - always a powerful experience. Those who wish to keep their empathy renewed would benefit from a journey to the museum.

Excellent experience. Met two very lovely gentlemen 82/3 and 93 who told us all about their experiences during the war. Thank you Peter and Jack xx They made the day for us.

Good food.

The guide was very informative and very knowledgeable. She took into account a young school boy in our group monitoring him by asking his opinion on different aspects of the exhibition. Looking forward to attending again.

Sidney Nolan's experience of Auschwitz and the earlier Eichmann trial is vividly captured in this moving, sobering exhibition. It is well worth a visit. And while there catch the exhibition of rugs from the Cadry collection on display. They are very beautiful art works.

Fantastic Very well organised Much bigger than I expected Visitors should spend about 3 hours there and be prepared to cry

Very well done exhibits and knowledgeable volunteers. Gift shop.

Truly memorable experience which I highly recommend to everyone. This is a must see Museum.

It was amazing they had IA you could ask personal questions I have never seen that before. The Collection of Movies and Pictures was also amazing.

Amazing!! They truly present all there objects an stories in such a respectful an honoring way. Jillian was such a knowledgeable guide keep up the great work!!!

Deeply moving and well layed out museum.

I did a DNA swab and my results read that I am 23% Jewish. Go figure. I wish it was higher, I reckon I would have been more successful.

love this place very interesting

Responded to us: we will close in 30 min... but they were opened for almost 1 hour. Thanks for nothing!

Beautiful museum!

This a great museum so much more E Than you would think is on display

Unbelievable. Cried the whole time.

3 days to read everything. Tour guides are very knowledgeable.

Great

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So detail n impressive

Hands-down, the best museum I've been to. Amazing displays with many original artefacts from war time and even older. The timeline and personal accounts/artefacts of the holocaust and Nazi-occupied Europe were incredibly intimate and horrifying. A beautiful building too, very easy to spend 3 or 4 hours walking through and taking in all of the information. For anybody with interest in history, religion, architecture or human rights - this is a must-see!

Lots of historic items and media. Should spend 4+ hours here.

Excellent museum. Very thought provoking. Everyone should visit at least once.

Loved it just need to go back and spend a full day a couple of hrs does not do it justice.

Very interesting and informing of the struggles the Jewish population had to deal with in world war 2.

Great place to learn about the history of jewish. Some of the volunteers were also the survivors’ decendants

(Translated by Google) Much bigger than I thought. The museum is interestingly constructed and designed. Small exhibitions enrich the collection. Of course, one learns a lot about the Holocaust, but also about Jewish life in general. Especially interesting was the tour. Thank you. (Original) Um einiges umfangreicher, als ich gedacht habe. Das Museum ist interessant konstruiert und gestaltet. Kleine Ausstellungen bereichern die Sammlung. Man erfährt natürlich viel über den Holocaust, aber auch über Jüdisches Leben generell. Ganz besonders interessant war die Tour. Dafür danke.

Came here on a school excursion a while ago. Great tour, albeit a little fast. There are many artefacts and stories held in the walls of this museum. A real reminder if the sufferings of the Jewish people's during world war 2. Holocaust survivors regularly give talks and recounts of their experiences here, making it a very authentic museum. Also an amazing design, with each level being a part of the star of David.

Worth spending an afternoon there

Interesting history..amazing!..

Very informative. The building design is a sight on its own.

Great we'll laided out museum

Amazing.

Terrible that the history of a people should be dominated but such horror but this mission addresses that well. Worth a visit and a think but not for the faint hearted.

(Translated by Google) The Jewish Museum, a museum that seems unlikely in Japan. The contents include Jews living in Australia participating as Allied in World War II, and the contents of the Holocaust. Put large luggage in the locker. I felt a little hard impression from the content. What is striking is a model of the ship that the child gave from his father, who was taken to the camp when he was three, so there is no memory with the father, but the father is in the camp The only model of the ship I made was an exhibition of memories with my father. It would have been nice for the father as well as the model to be transmitted as his memory (Original) ユダヤ博物館という日本ではなさそうな博物館。内容はオーストラリアに住んでたユダヤ人が第二次世界大戦で連合国として参加したり、ホロコーストに関する内容　入場口がインターホン押して、受付の人にあけてもらって簡単な荷物検査受けて入る。大きい荷物はロッカーに入れます。内容からか少し硬い印象覚えました。印象的なことは子供が父から譲り受けた船の模型で、その人の父は三歳のときに、父が収容所に連れていかれたので、父との思い出はありませんが、父は収容所内で作ってくれた船の模型だけが父との思い出という展示でした。父のほうも模型だけでも父の思い出として伝わってるのは良かっただろうな