Key information
Cost
2026: $17/student, teachers free
2027: $19/student, teachers free Minimum cost 2026: $170
2027: $190 Duration 2 hours Curriculum links Stages 1 to 3: HSIE, English The program includes 1 hour guided, or semi-guided tour
1 hour workshop with a Museum Educator
2027: $19/student, teachers free Minimum cost 2026: $170
2027: $190 Duration 2 hours Curriculum links Stages 1 to 3: HSIE, English The program includes 1 hour guided, or semi-guided tour
1 hour workshop with a Museum Educator
About the program:
What do Jewish people believe? What are the rituals, festivals, celebrations and traditions through which they express these beliefs? Students will investigate these questions in an interactive program that includes storytelling, artefact handling and craft activities. They will gather information through primary and secondary source materials about selected Jewish beliefs, rites of passage, symbols, celebrations, festivals and traditions.
The program can be catered for particular class interests or needs and focus on: Chanukah, Passover, Shabbat, the sacred Jewish texts and Jewish rites of passage.
The Sydney Jewish Museum is embarking on a major redevelopment project which will enable us to significantly expand and enhance our programs and exhibitions. As a result, the Museum will be closed in 2026. However, when we reopen in 2027, we will welcome many more visitors, teachers and school groups. Although our museum site is currently under reconstruction and closed to the public, we continue to provide school groups with quality, impactful and curriculum-linked educational programs at a nearby temporary location. Bookings are available from 9am to 4pm every weekday except Friday. We can also design bespoke online sessions to meet your needs.
If you’d like to speak to our team about your booking, you can contact us at bookings@sjm.com.au
Image credit: SJM Collection.
School Excursions Enquiry Form
Plan your visit
On the day
- Note that the museum has a substantial security presence. Your group may be asked to consent to a bag search.
What to bring
- Due to limited locker space, we request that students do not bring large backpacks.
- If the students plan to eat before or after their visit, please ask them to bring very small bags so that we can put several bags in each locker.
Access
- We strive to make our programs accessible and inclusive to students of all needs and abilities. Please advise us if you have any additional needs for your visit.
Content advice
- Note that the content covered at the museum may be distressing to some students.
- We recommend bringing your school councillor and/or members of your pastoral care team to the visit.
Payment
- An invoice will be sent after your visit, unless organised otherwise.
Confirmation of numbers
- All bookings must confirm any changes to student numbers at least 7 days prior to the visit in writing. Schools will be charged for the number of students we have on record 7 days prior to the visit.
Cancellations and booking changes
- Changes and cancellations including dates, times and student numbers must be made in writing.
- Each booking is permitted two changes at no cost. Each additional change over and above these two changes will incur a $30 administration fee.
- Cancellations made within 7 working days of the scheduled booking will be charged in full.
Risk assessment
Please click here for our risk assessment.
Pre and post visit lesson plans
Our Educators have created activities and resources for teachers to use to engage students before and after their visit to the Museum.
Complementary Programs and Resources
Windows into Judaism
FACE-TO-FACE
Explore the interactive and artefact rich displays on the Museum’s Ground Floor as a tool through which to learn about Judaism as a living religious tradition.
What’s On Newsletter
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