We were invited to join a small group to visit the synagogue after viewing a photographic exhibition at the museum. This was a very interesting cultural experience which gave us a real undrstanding of jewish beliefs and traditions.

This is a relatively small museum with very well presented exhibits. We concentrated on learning about the history of the Melbourne Jewish Community and it was interesting to see the range of artifacts donated to the Museum by local residents. The other sections were also attractively presented and focused in the Festivals of the Jewish Year and life cycle events.... More

The museum is small but well managed It has a small special exhibition space which presumably rotate - when I was there, it was Jewish and Hollywood. It was interesting but coming from London, the exhibition seemed a bit basic and lack depth. What I was most impressed about was actually the overall Jewish history and Jewish teaching which is... More

I really enjoyed this museum, having found it by tripadvisor suggestions. The staff were all incredibly warm and welcoming and were there to answer any questions at all! The main exhibit is very well put together and designed with a LOT to look at and read with video sections as well. There is a general 'history of the Jewish people'... More

All museums should be visited especially ones such as this one which preserve the nature and history of past life in our multicultural society. It is an education for all.

Talking to survivors was confronting and harrowing at times however it was one of the most valuable experiences I have had. Absolutely worth visiting and taking the time to listen.

Only open 3 days a week, so check before you plan a visit. Two minutes walk from nearby tram stop. Small musuem divided into two main themes - Jewish religious customs and practices, and the history and development of the Jewish community in Australia. Nominal entrance fee. Spent an hour there on a cold and wet day. Found the section... More

First off, I checked all the previous reviews before writing this one and it is clear there is some confusion. This tripadvisor attraction entry refers to the Jewish Museum of Australia (JMA) located in Alma Rd, St Kilda NOT the Jewish Holocaust Centre in Elsternwick (a worthwhile attraction but quite separate from the JMA). Ok, having got that out of... More

I'm not Jewish but I think it's probably imperative for us to know and understand all cultures and religions, and this is a fantastic achievement in the history of Jewish settlement here in Oz and where they have come from, what they have expeirenced, and what we need to understand.