Please email the office for information regarding dates.
The Library, Museum and Art Gallery
We welcome members of the public, including school and social groups, to view our cultural collections.
The viewing hours for the Library, Museum and Art Gallery are between 10:00am and 2:00pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except on Jewish holy days. Access is by prearranged appointment only - please contact the office to book your appointment.
To arrange a guided tour and discuss options, including special school group tours, please contact the office.
Our Collections
The Earle Hoffman Library consists of over three thousand books covering historical, cultural and religious material on Judaism and Jewish people. The Library collection has a particular focus on the Australian Jewish cultural experience. An online catalogue can be viewed here. The Library also includes a collection of Hebrew language books.
Our Museum collection consists of torah scrolls, religious artifacts and includes nationally significant Judaica gifted to the Community by the Commonwealth of Australia.
Our Gallery of Art Works showcases portraits of notable Jews in politics and the arts, and artistic depictions of Jewish themes or of Israel in various genre.
If you require further information about the Bequests and Legacies program or would like to make a donation please click here to email the ACTJC Office or phone 02 6295 1052.
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Contact Details
Location
National Jewish Memorial Centre
31 National Circuit, Forrest ACT 2603
Postal Address
PO Box 3105, Manuka ACT 2603
Office Contact
02 6295 1052
Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm
(except Jewish Hols & Public Hols)
Museum opening hours
By appointment only
(except Jewish Hols & Public Hols)
If you wish to visit the Museum please contact the office to arrange and confirm an appointment time.
shabbat Services
All visitors and non-members must register their interest to attend services by contacting act.admin@actjc.org.au at least 10 days prior to visiting the Centre. Failure to do so will result in not being allowed entry.
Service Times
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