Jewish Museum London

Jewish Museum London
Exterior of the Jewish Museum at Raymond Burton House
Jewish Museum London is located in London Borough of Camden
Jewish Museum London
Location within London Borough of Camden
LocationRaymond Burton House
129–131 Albert Street
London, NW1
United Kingdom
Coordinates51°32′13″N 0°08′40″W / 51.536944°N 0.144444°W / 51.536944; -0.144444
DirectorSue Shave (acting)
Public transit accessLondon Underground Camden Town
WebsiteJewish Museum London
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameNumbers 123–139 and attached railings
Designated14 May 1974
Reference no.1378643

The Jewish Museum London was a museum of British Jewish life, history and identity. The museum was situated in Camden Town in the London Borough of Camden, north London. It was a place for people of all faiths to explore Jewish history, culture, and heritage. The museum had a dedicated education team, with a programme for schools, community groups and families. Charles, Prince of Wales (later King Charles III) was a patron of the museum.[1]

The events, programmes and activities at the museum aimed to provoke questions, challenge prejudice, and encourage understanding.

The museum closed during the covid-19 pandemic in the UK and reopened for two days a week in July 2021, but visitor numbers and income did not recover.[2] The museum closed indefinitely on 30 July 2023, loaning collections to other heritage organisations,[3] intending to sell the building and move elsewhere taking up to five years to plan and finance the move.[4]

  1. ^ "Jewish charities attend Prince Charles' 70th birthday party at Buckingham Palace". Jewish News. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
  2. ^ Rose, David (1 June 2023). "London's Jewish Museum to close indefinitely amid massive losses". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
  3. ^ White, Harry. "Jewish Museum London on the Move project awarded Heritage Fund grant". The Jewish Museum London. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  4. ^ Ben-David, Daniel (31 July 2023). "End of an era! London's Jewish Museum closes after 28 years in Camden". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 1 August 2023.

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