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Jewish Museum London

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Jewish Museum London closed its Camden building in July 2023 after several years of financial pressure, and spent the following period as a 'Museum Without Walls', lending its 35,000-object collection to partner institutions across the UK. Since June 2026 it has had a public home again: Two Rooms by Jewish Museum London, an interim exhibition space on the top floor of JW3 on Finchley Road. Room One holds Tree of Life, a collection display tracing Jewish life in Britain from the 1656 readmission to the present. Room Two carries a rotating temporary exhibition, currently the story of the German-Jewish family behind J. Lyons. Entry is free, with a donation box in the space. The museum continues to lend work and run its education programme nationwide, and is working towards a new permanent museum by 2030.

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Getting there

Top floor of JW3, 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET

Nearest station: Finchley Road, Finchley Road & Frognal, West Hampstead

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Hours

Closed 31 August

Closed (summer bank holiday)

Mon12:00–19:00
Tue12:00–19:00
Wed12:00–19:00
Thu12:00–19:00
FriClosed
SatTodayClosed
Sun12:00–19:00

Admission

Free

Free entry. There is an opportunity to make a donation within the space.

Accessibility

Step-free access to ground floor. Lift to upper floors. Contact in advance for detailed accessibility information as building works may affect access.

Visitor Information

Is Jewish Museum London free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Jewish Museum London is free. Free entry. There is an opportunity to make a donation within the space.. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Jewish Museum London?
Jewish Museum London is open Two Rooms by Jewish Museum London, top floor of JW3: Sunday to Thursday, 12:00-19:00. Closed Friday and Saturday, and closed on Monday 31 August 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Jewish Museum London?
Jewish Museum London is located at Top floor of JW3, 341-351 Finchley Road, London NW3 6ET, in the West Hampstead area of London. The nearest stations are Finchley Road, Finchley Road & Frognal, West Hampstead.
What can I see at Jewish Museum London?
The story of Jewish life in Britain, told from Two Rooms — the museum's interim space on the top floor of JW3 on Finchley Road — while it works towards a new permanent home. Current highlights include Legacy: The Story of the Jewish Family who Founded J. Lyons and Fed Britain, Through a Queer Lens @ Manchester Jewish Museum, Tree of Life: Stories from Jewish Museum London's Collection.
Do I need to book Jewish Museum London in advance?
Jewish Museum London is free to enter and most days you can walk in. Free entry. There is an opportunity to make a donation within the space.. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Jewish Museum London?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Is Jewish Museum London accessible?
Step-free access to ground floor. Lift to upper floors. Contact in advance for detailed accessibility information as building works may affect access.

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