Updated: 1/9/2012 
Oregon Jewish Museum
Portland, Oregon
Mission

The Oregon Jewish Museum's mission is dedicated to the preservation, research and exhibition of art, archival materials and artifacts of the Jewish people. It is the repository for archival documents, artifacts and photographs concerning the history of the Jews in Oregon and endeavors to discover and collect all materials that may help to illuminate this history.

History

The Oregon Jewish Museum (OJM), the Pacific Northwest's only Jewish museum, was founded in 1989 to examine and preserve the rich cultural heritage of one of Oregon's earliest immigrant groups; to bring innovative traveling exhibitions and programs to the region; and to build a dynamic institution embracing identity and community.

Artifact Collections

artifacts relating to the Oregon Jewish experience; ceremonial Judaica

Research Collections

largest collection of materials relating to the Jews of Oregon

Programs

school tours, group tours, special lectures, docent programs

Governance

Board of Directors

Library

Researchers are welcome to use the library. Please schedule an appointment prior to your visit by calling 503.226.3600 Ext 102 or curator@ojm.org

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: True

Services
Gift Shop
Event Rental
Group Tours
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

April 5 - 8, 2025

New York Museum Association 2025 Conference in Ithaca, NY

Ithaca Downtown Conference Center

Ithaca, New York

April 6 - 8, 2025

Nebraska Museum Association 2025 Conference

Hosted by the Knight Museum in Alliance, Nebraska

United States

April 6 - 9, 2025

Texas Association of Museums 2025 Conference Austin

AT&T Conference Center

Austin, Texas

April 27 - 29, 2025

Oregon Museum Association 2025 Conference

TBA

Independence, Oregon

May 5 - 9, 2025

Museum Store Association FORWARD 2025 in LA

The Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles, California

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