In recognition of the outstanding importance of our collections as part of the country’s national heritage, the Jewish Museum London has been awarded Designated status by the Museums, Libraries & Archives Council. We are one of only 13 museums in London to have received this honour.
Designation identifies and celebrates preeminent collections of national and international importance in non-national institutions. The Scheme was established in 1997 to promote and increase access to world class collections that provide a lasting source of inspiration and enjoyment for generations of users.
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Religious life
One of the world's finest collections of Jewish ceremonial art, we show Judaism as a living religion and highlight the diversity of Jewish communities.
Social history
Charting British Jewish life from medieval times to today, our collections reflect the story of Jewish immigration and settlement in Britain.
The Holocaust
We preserve the stories of refugees from Nazism and Holocaust survivors who settled in Britain.
Art
Our extensive collection of prints and drawings relating to Jewish life illustrates the lives and experiences of Jewish people around the world.
Photographic archive
The photographic archive is the fastest growing part of our collection and gives fascinating snapshots of the changing face of Jewish and British life.
Collections and picture library
Our picture library features a diverse range of photographs, prints and drawings, as well as images of objects in our collections.
Designated collection
The Jewish Museum London has been awarded Designated status in recognition of the outstanding importance of our collections.
