Visitors at the Wishing Tree; Jewish Museum Berlin, photo: Svea Pietschmann
Family Sunday
Family Programs for Children and Teens
On seven Family Sundays, the Jewish Museum Berlin invites families with children aged six to sixteen to join shared discovery tours. From June to December, the museum offers free workshops, guided tours, and other creative activities on one Sunday each month – inviting participants to listen, explore, and take part. Topics range from food and Jewish holidays to architecture and art, as well as history, literature, music, and everyday culture.
As a special highlight, admission to the temporary exhibition The Opposite of Now. Artistic Paths to a Different Present is free on all Family Sundays from September through December 2026.
Sun 22 Nov 2026, 11 am–6 pm
Where
Old Building, ground level, Info Counter in the foyer
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin
Program
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11 am–12.30 pm |
Human Rights – On Their Origins. A Tour for Teens and Adults (in German)This tour looks at the origins of individual articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the context of German-Jewish history. It draws a line from the concept of humanity in the Torah, through freedom of religion, to the prohibition of discrimination and the right to asylum and freedom of movement. 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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12–2 pm |
Simple Museum: An Inclusive Family Program About the Jewish Religion With Bread Baking (Plain Language in German)This workshop at the Jewish Museum Berlin is for people who need a calm environment and simple language. This is what we will do: We will look at the museum building. We will look at a Torah. That is a scroll. It contains important texts for Jewish people. We will take a break. Then we will bake a braided yeast bread. It is called challah. This is a bread for a Jewish holiday. We will smell, feel, and taste the bread. Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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12–4 pm |
What if Things werde Different? – Workshop at the Exhibition The Opposite of Now for Families & Children aged 7 and up (in German, English and Hebrew)Families with children aged 7 and over are invited to explore the exhibition The Opposite of Now! Various playful elements encourage visitors to look at the artworks together, discover new perspectives, and explore the question: What if everything were completely different? No registration required – just drop by! Workshop facilitators: Adi Liraz is an interdisciplinary artist and educator working between Berlin and Ioannina. She studied in Jerusalem and Berlin-Weißensee. Her work has been exhibited internationally. Her practice explores (post-)memory, decolonization, and feminist emancipation. Through the use of the body, textiles, and found materials, she brings personal experiences into the public sphere and opens up new perspectives on belonging and resistance. Noa Romm is an art educator and theatre designer specializing in translating complex themes into creative, hands-on projects. She previously worked as a costume and set designer, including at the Khan Theatre in Jerusalem, and has many years of experience in art education for children and young people. She holds a Master’s degree from the Interdisciplinary Program in the Arts at Tel Aviv University. Atalya Laufer is an artist and art and cultural educator whose practice focuses on drawing, visual storytelling, and Jewish culture. She develops programs for museums and educational institutions that combine artistic practice with historical education. |
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12–5 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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12–5 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: No registration required, just drop by and join! |
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12–6 pm |
Book Table – 25 Years of JMB PublicationsBrowse through 25 years of JMB at the book table in the Glass Courtyard: exhibition catalogues and JMB journals from 2001 onward from our library. 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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1–2 pm |
Religion and Ritual: A Family TourThe Torah is the holy scripture of Judaism. This tour explores the significance of the Torah for everyday life and religious practice today. Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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2–2.35 pm |
Superheroes – (Re)activating the WorldA performance by the ACADEMY Stage Art School as part of the exhibition The Opposite of Now Location: Glass Court |
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3–4 pm |
Public Tour of the Temporary Exhibition (in Urkainian)Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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3–4.30 pm |
Human Rights – On Their Origins. A Tour for Teens and Adults (in German)This tour looks at the origins of individual articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the context of German-Jewish history. It draws a line from the concept of humanity in the Torah, through freedom of religion, to the prohibition of discrimination and the right to asylum and freedom of movement. Meeting point and registration at the info counter in the foyer. Register on site! |
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4–4.35 pm |
Superheroes – (Re)activating the WorldA performance by the ACADEMY Stage Art School as part of the exhibition The Opposite of Now Location: Glass Court |
All Anniversary Specials
Accompanying Events & Tours
Family Sundays, Summer Festivals, Concerts, and More: All Dates At a Glance
Exhibitions
- Between the Lines: Daniel Libeskind and the Jewish Museum Berlin
- The Opposite of Now: Artistic Paths to a Different Present
Publications
- Staying Curious!: the Anniversary Issue of the JMB Journal
- “It is especially people who make me curious” Anniversary Interview with Hetty Berg, Director of the Jewish Museum Berlin
Collections and Projects
- GLAM on tour at the JMB: Workshop Weekend in Collaboration with Wikimedia Germany
- Family Collections at the JMB: The Papers and Mementos of German-Jewish Families
See also
- ANOHA The Children’s World of the Jewish Museum Berlin celebrates its 5th anniversary!
- FRIENDS OF THE JMB: Partners for 25 Years: Learn more about the Museum‘s Friends
- 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
When & Where?
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WhenSun 22 Nov 2026, 11 am–6 pm
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Where
Old Building, ground level, Info Counter in the foyer
Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin
See location on map
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Entry fee
Free of charge
Language German and English
