Joods Museum

The Jewish Historical Museum was established more then 75 years ago. From 1932 till 1987 it was housed in the medieval Weigh House, on Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam. In 1987, the museum moved to the restored complex of synagogues at Jonas Daniël Meijerplein. 

The Jewish Museum collects objects and works of art associated with the religion, culture and history of the Jews in the Netherlands and its former colonies. These items are held by the museum and the Resource Centre. The museum has over 13,000 works of art, ceremonial items and historical objects. The resource centre holds documentary information and collections of historical documents and photos. A wide range of subjects associated with Jewish history and culture in general is covered, comprising over 43,000 books, brochures, documents, photos, audio and video material.