Visitors at the Wishing Tree; Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Svea Pietschmann
Family Sundays
Family Programs for Children and Teens
In our anniversary year 2026, we warmly invite families with children ages 8 to 16 to visit the Jewish Museum Berlin (JMB) together. From May through December, one Sunday each month will focus on a special theme – from food and Jewish holidays to architecture and art, as well as history, music, and everyday culture – there’s so much to discover!
Sun 6 Sep 2026, 10 am–6 pm
Where
Old Building, ground level, Info Counter in the foyer
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin
Program
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10 am–5 pm |
Rainbow Questions – A Noah’s Ark Bicycle for Everyone (in German)Rainbow Questions’ selected by children invite everyone to reflect on the world together. The collected questions, wishes, and ideas come together to form a colorful rainbow stretching across a large trailer. Location: Glass Court No registration required, just drop by and join! |
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10 am–6 pm |
Book Table – ComicsHow do comics tell stories of Jewish history and culture? Browse a selection from the JMB library’s extensive comic collection at the book table in the Glass Court! Admission to the permanent exhibition is free. You can purchase a timed online ticket in advance via the ticket shop before your visit or obtain one directly at the ticket counter. Location: Glass Court No registration required, just drop by and join! |
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11 am–12vpm |
Between the Lines. Architecture Tour for Teens and Adults (in German)The tour of the Between the Lines exhibition presents the JMB museum building and Daniel Libeskind’s design in the context of its development. Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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11 am–2 pm |
Word. The Meaning of Words in Judaism – Workshop (in German)What can be done with words and what they mean is discussed in this workshop. Why is it that we understand words, or sometimes do not? What role do words play when it comes to getting along well with others? Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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11 am–3 pm |
Contemporary Workshop in the Temporary Exhibition (in German)Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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11 am–5 pm |
Time to Rest in Images – Comic Workshop for All Ages (in German)Why do we rest? How do we rest? Which rituals give us strength? On Family Sunday at the JMB, we explore Shabbat—the Jewish day of rest—as inspiration for creating our own comics. Join us and create your own visual story step by step. No prior experience required! With Nathalie Frank: Supported by Atalya Laufer: Location: Auditorium No registration required, just drop by and join! |
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11.30 am–12.30 pm |
The “Upside-Down“ House: Daniel Libeskind for Children (in German)Why are the walls in the Jewish Museum Berlin slanted? Why does a staircase end in nothing? Why do no flowers bloom in the garden? Our young visitors explore Daniel Libeskind’s architecture in a playful way and design their own house out of cardboard, modeling clay, and wire. With Muirgen Gourgues: Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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12–1 pm |
Public Tour of the Temporary Exhibition (in German)Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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1–2 pm |
Between the Lines. Architecture Tour for Teens and AdultsThe tour of the Between the Lines exhibition presents the JMB museum building and Daniel Libeskind’s design in the context of its development. Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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2–5 pm |
Doing and Not Doing in Judaism – Workshop (in German)In this workshop, we explore the question of how rules come into being, in our everyday lives and in Judaism. What happens if one does not follow them? And what are the consequences of what I do or do not do—for myself and for others? Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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2–5 pm |
Flatbreads at the Clay OvenNo registration required, just drop by and join! |
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3–4 pm |
Public Tour of the Temporary Exhibition (in German)Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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3–5 pm |
Between the Lines. Architecture Tour for Families in DGS (German Sign Language)The tour of the Between the Lines exhibition presents the JMB museum building and Daniel Libeskind’s design in the context of its development. Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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4–5 pm |
Between the Lines. Architecture Tour for Teens and AdultsThe tour of the Between the Lines exhibition presents the JMB museum building and Daniel Libeskind’s design in the context of its development. Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
All Anniversary Specials
Exhibitions
- Between the Lines: Daniel Libeskind and the Jewish Museum Berlin
- The Opposite of Now: Artistic Paths to a Different Present
Publications
- Stay Curious!: the Anniversary Issue of the JMB Journal
- di.kla: the Jewish Museum Berlin's Digital Classroom
- Jewish Places: Discover places of Jewish life in Germany!
- JMB APP: the Jewish Museum Berlin Audio Guide
- FRIENDS OF THE JMB: Partners for 25 Years: Learn more about the Museum‘s Friends
- ANOHA: The Children’s World of the Jewish Museum Berlin celebrates its 5th anniversary!