Joods Historisch Museum
6 expert reviews
“The museum traces the history of Jews in the Netherlands, and displays ceremonial objects, but my visits are usually to see temporary exhibitions.”
– The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Joods Historisch Museum, is a beautifully restored complex of four Ashkenazic synagogues from the 17th and 18th centuries." Full review
Time Out
"The Jewish Historical Museum is full of religious items, photographs and paintings detailing the rich history of Jews and Judaism in the Netherlands throughout the centuries." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Investigates Jewish life in Holland from myriad perspectives." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This museum occupies four synagogues from the 17th and 18th Centuries ... it seeks to convey different elements of Jewish history." Full review
Frommer's
"This vast complex was central to Jewish life in Amsterdam between the 17th and mid-20th centuries and it originally consisted of four synagogues." Full review