Guided tour of the Jewish Museum
Secondary education
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: secondary education
Duration: 1 hour
Group size: maximum of 15 students per guide
Cost: € 200 per group of 30 students, excluding admission
What will you learn?
This guided tour links to history, citizenship education, and world orientation. It is tailored to the students’ level.
- 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.
“The guided tour was a real eye-opener for my students. They now have a much broader understanding of Judaism.”
Mimoun Ledrhem, secondary school teacher (pre-university level)
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.
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Yes. Let us know how many classes you plan to bring, and we will help you create a suitable programme. Students 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 video, Jewish teenagers talk about 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 bag in the cloakroom or lockers. Small bags, no larger than A5 size, may be taken inside.
Three payment options:
- At the museum’s ticket desk (by debit or credit card)
- By invoice
- Using the CJP Cultuurkaart
Please indicate your preferred payment method when booking.
