Manchester Jewish Museum

18/06/2026

📣Would you like to become a Museum Foodie?

This month, on Friday, 26 June, our Foodie Group will be celebrating the longest day of the year and the abundance of seasonal summer produce available at this time of year. 🍅

We’ll be looking at the significance of the Solstice in cultures around the world and what this time of the year, with the absence of any major religious festivals, means in the Jewish world. We will be making a herby cherry tomato gazpacho, a salty, zingy and refreshing watermelon and cheese salad and a simple summer fruit fool desert. 🍓

Our Foodie Group meet monthly to discuss, cook and eat food inspired by stories from our collection, artists and events we programme, as well as our own members heritage’s and backgrounds. Our workshops are informal, chatty and a chance to meet new people, as well as learn about new recipes and cooking traditions.

👉So come and join us to get creative & cook something new together! Book via our website:

This month we will be celebrating the longest day of the year and the abundance of seasonal summer produce available here at this time of year.

16/06/2026

📣Visit the museum to see our new temporary exhibition 'Through A Q***r Lens', a display of powerful photographic portraits and personal stories originally developed by Jewish Museum London.

First shown in 2016, this exhibition grew from a collaboration between Black q***r photographer Ajamu and trans activist and heritage manager Surat-Shaan Knan. Building on the groundbreaking Rainbow Jews project, it celebrates the diversity, creativity and resilience of LGBTQ+ Jewish life across the UK.

In bringing these national stories to Manchester Jewish Museum, we have expanded the exhibition through a local lens – telling new stories featuring LGBTQ+ Jewish people with connections to Manchester and inviting new contributions to be part of the display through the exhibition period.

Part of the gallery includes the opportunity to add your own stories, experiences and perspectives. With your help, we can extend representation at Manchester Jewish Museum.

👉Read more and book tickets:

A temporary exhibition of powerful photographic portraits and personal stories originally developed by Jewish Museum London.

15/06/2026

A quick notice for visitors: Please note that, due to reduced staff availability, our café will be serving drinks and cakes only from Monday 15 June to Friday 19 June. Unfortunately, hot food will not be available during this period.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

14/06/2026

Thank you to Manchester Troubadours for a fantastic evening of live Sephardi music last Thursday, and to everyone who joined us to listen, dance, and celebrate Jewish Culture Month together! 🎶

We had a wonderful time and hope you did too! 🧡

We have more exciting events and activities planned over the coming months, so be sure to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media to stay up to date and be the first to hear what’s coming next. 🫶

04/06/2026

📢Please note that our Museum Café will be closed today (Thursday, 4 June), as our team prepares for our dining event, The Table: Around The Museum, taking place this evening!

If you haven't booked yet, there's still time - tickets are still available! Join us for a memorable evening of great company, a private guided tour through the history of Jewish Manchester, and an exceptional seven-course vegetarian menu prepared by our talented team.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the café closure and appreciate your understanding as we get ready to welcome our guests. The café will reopen and resume normal operating hours on Friday, 5 June.

🎟️ Book your place now before the remaining tickets are gone! https://www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com/event/the-table-around-the-museum/

03/06/2026

A special sneak peak from our synagogue ahead of Manchester Troubadours concert on Thursday, 11 June ✨

Join us for this special show, performed unplugged but by no means quietly! 🎶

Tickets available via our website: https://www.manchesterjewishmuseum.com/event/troubadour-in-the-footsteps-of-the-sephardim/

02/06/2026

📣Please note that the museum will be closing at 3pm today for a private event. To ensure visitors have sufficient time to enjoy their visit, the last admission will be at 2:00pm.

We will reopen as usual from tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June, from 10:00am.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding!

28/05/2026

On sunny days like we have been having recently, we all appreciate our green spaces. But in urban areas like Manchester, this was not always accessible for every child. ☀️

The Delamere Forest School, in Cheshire, also known as “The Jewish Fresh Air Home and School for Delicate Manchester and Salford Children”, was opened in 1921 for this reason; so that children living in urban areas of Manchester could live and learn in the countryside. 🌿

In the 1920s, there was great concern for the health of children in urban slums, specifically in Jewish communities. 🏭

Founded by Margaret Langdon and largely community funded by middle class philanthropists, the school sought to improve the physical and mental health of the Jewish youth. 🌳The lack of access to parks and green spaces in the city was seen as the primary issue, so many of the activities at the school prioritised time outside.

Lessons were regularly taken outside, with easily portable desks. A general maxim of “learning by doing” was encouraged and
students were also taught gardening, poultry care and local geography. Long rest periods and time for play were also prioritised to reduce mental strain for the students. 🦆

The school was closed in 2011. However, the body that ran the school, renamed Delamere Charitable Trust, continues to provide service to children with special needs in Manchester.

To learn more about our local history, book your visit to the museum. And if you have any stories or memories related to Delamere, we’d love to hear them in the comments!

27/05/2026

Our new dining event is only a week away, and we can’t wait to welcome you! 🫒

On Thursday, June 4th, as part of Jewish Culture Month, we invite you to join us for The Table: Around the Museum, a truly unique evening where food, stories, and history come together in one unforgettable experience. 🍐

You will be guided through the museum and enjoy a seven-course vegetarian tasting menu, with each dish inspired by the people, communities, and moments that have shaped our building and collection over time. As you move through the space, you’ll discover how our stories unfold in unexpected and delicious ways. 🫜🍷

This is more than a dining experience. It’s a chance to explore the museum in a completely new light, to taste history, hear voices from the past, and connect with the rich cultural threads that run through Manchester’s Jewish heritage.

With just one week to go, we’re so excited to share this immersive journey with you.

📍 Manchester Jewish Museum
📅 Thursday, 4 June, 6:30pm
🎉 Tickets: https://bit.ly/49bcNJp

We can’t wait to welcome you to the table!

26/05/2026

Good morning Manchester ☀️ Hot day today!

Our galleries and synagogue are nice and cool today. Stop by for a look around and an iced coffee in our cafe 🧊 (or two!)

See you there?