Manchester Jewish Museum
About Us
Manchester Jewish Museum is a place to experience how we are different, together.
Our museum first opened in 1984, housed in a Grade II* listed 1874 (former) Spanish and Portuguese synagogue in Cheetham Hill, one of the most diverse areas in Manchester.
Following a £6m redevelopment and extension our new museum includes a new gallery, vegetarian café, shop and learning studio & kitchen as well as complete restoration of our synagogue.
We hold over 31,000 items in our collection, documenting the story of Jewish migration and settlement in Manchester.
We connect Jewish stories to the world and to our society to explore both our differences and similarities and celebrate that which makes people unique and that which connects us all. In doing so we look to spark reaction and change and to make real the knowledge that there is more that binds us together than separates us.
We boldly explore and combine educational, cultural and artistic experiences to encourage those with whom we come into contact to feel and believe that we are all better together.
We make connections to make things better.
Volunteering at Manchester Jewish Museum
Do you want to be part of a brand new museum? Do you want to help bring people together and share Jewish stories with the world? Do you want to support one of Manchester’s most beautiful historic buildings?
Whether you’re interested in learning new skills, giving something back or just making new friends and being part of a team, why not get in touch?
Email volunteer@manchesterjewishmuseum.com to register interest and join our waiting list.
Reading Nature’s Library opportunities
We’re partnered with some of the most prestigious cultural venues in Manchester.
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Welcome Desk Volunteer
Who we are: Our Manifesto and our Values are at the heart of everything we do. They are our anchor and our compass. We use them to make decisions, Read more…
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Museum Cafe Volunteer
Who we are: Our Manifesto and our Values are at the heart of everything we do. They are our anchor and our compass. We use them to make decisions, Read more…
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Manchester Jewish Museum Volunteers
Manchester Jewish Museum are recruiting for new volunteers!Do you want to be part of a brand new museum? Do you want to help bring people together and share Jewish stories Read more…