Donate an object
The Jewish Cultural Quarter collection reflects four centuries of Jewish culture and history in the Netherlands.
Our collection
We preserve and curate a large collection of art, historical objects, documents, books and films relating to the religion, art and culture of Jews in the Netherlands.
Each year the collection acquires hundreds of new objects, especially from private donors.
How does that work?
We have procedures for acquiring objects that allow us to consider carefully whether our collection is the right place for a particular item. After all, not everything we are offered is suitable for our collection.
We’re interested in the following types of objects:
Artworks and objects, documents, photos, publications, film and audio recordings linked to the religious, cultural, social and economic history of Jews in the Netherlands and countries with a Dutch connection.
Artworks and objects with a (Dutch-linked) Jewish theme made by Jews in the Netherlands, and occasionally also abroad.
Artworks and objects with a Dutch-Jewish theme by non-Jewish Dutch makers.
Artworks and objects, documents, photos, publications, film and audio recordings linked to antisemitism in the Netherlands and the persecution of Jews in the Netherlands and territories with a Dutch connection.
Objects that link to one or more of the victims of the Shoah with a Dutch connection.
Deductible donations
Under certain circumstances donations may be fiscally deductible. Various conditions apply, so if you propose to donate an object, you may wish to have its value assessed and then donate it in five annual instalments. Then you get to deduct a fifth of the assessed value annually for the next five years.
How to donate an object
Do you have an object suitable for our collection? Mail us a brief description with a few photos.