Guided tour of the Jewish Museum
Ages: 9 - 12
Duration: 1 hour
Jewish Museum
Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam
Four centuries of Jewish life in the Netherlands
At the Jewish Museum, you will explore Jewish culture, religion, and history. Why did Jews come to the Netherlands around 1600? And what traditions did they bring with them?
Through stories of well-known Jewish figures such as Spinoza and Aletta Jacobs, you’ll take a journey through time. Along the way, the museum guide will challenge you to reflect on your own views.
For whom?
For: ages 9 - 12 (years 6 to 8 of Dutch primary school)
Duration: 1 hour
Group size: maximum of 15 pupils per guide
Cost: € 200 per group of 30 pupils, excluding admission
What will you learn?
This tour ties in with citizenship education, history and world orientation, and is tailored to the level of the pupils.
- You will learn what it means to be Jewish and understand the difference between Jewish religion and culture.
- You will get to know well-known Jewish figures and their contributions to society (then and now).
- You will learn about the Torah and its meaning in Jewish life.
“An engaging tour with plenty of room for pupil participation. I’ve never seen them so focused.”
Ernestine van der Werff, teacher year 8 of Dutch primary school
What will you do?
In this interactive guided tour, you will explore four centuries of Jewish history.
Welcome by the guide
5 minutesStart on the ground floor
Introduction to the Jewish faith
10 minutesGo up the stairs to the first floor
A brief overview of Jewish history
15 minutes
Highlights of Jewish culture
10 minutesClosing conversation
Want to visit with your class?
Frequently asked questions
To help you get started, we have listed the most common questions below.
The tour is available in Dutch or English. It can also be offered in German, French, Spanish or Hebrew, but availability in these languages is limited.
Yes. Let us know how many classes you plan to bring, and we will help you create a suitable programme. Pupils will be divided into groups of 15, with each group assigned its own guide.
Preparation is not required.
Tip: watch the video What is Jewish? (7.5 minutes) with your class beforehand. In this short film, Jewish teenagers explain what it means to be Jewish.
Practical information
Planning a school visit? Here is some practical information to help your visit run smoothly.
At the Jewish Museum, it is mandatory to leave your coat and/or bag in the cloakroom or lockers. Small bags (smaller than A5 size) are allowed inside.
Primary schools and schools for special needs education in Amsterdam can make free use of bus and boat transport through De Cultuurbus. De Cultuurbus brings your class not only to the Jewish Cultural Quarter, but also to other cultural institutions throughout Amsterdam.
Two payment options:
- At the museum’s ticket desk (by debit or credit card)
- By invoice
Please indicate your preferred payment method when booking.
