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Capital Jewish Museum

Exhibitions

Participants on the National Mall at the National March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay, & Bi Equal Rights & Liberation, April 1993. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Collection. Gift of Mitch Weissner.

Special Exhibition

LGBTJews in the Federal City

Opening Friday, May 16

Ongoing Exhibition

Connect. Reflect. Act.

On View

Ongoing Exhibition

What is Jewish Washington?

On View

Historic Sanctuary, Summer 2023. Photo: Imagine Photography

Ongoing Exhibition

The Sanctuary

On View

Upcoming Programs

Mah Jongg in the Museum, Fall 2024

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Drop-In, Educators, Family & Public Programs

A curator stands on one side of a cart. The cart features documents and photographs. A group of six teachers look at the documents while the curator speaks about them.

Educator Program

Artifacts of Action: Inspiration & Inquiry

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 4:30pm–5:30 pm

CHRIS FERENZI 2024

Family Program

Family Day: Full of Pride

Sunday, June 22, 2025 9:30am–1 pm

Public Program

CJM After Sunset: After Hours Pride Party

Thursday, May 29, 2025 6–9 pm

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Photo: Chris Ferenzi Photography

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Matchbox from President Carter's Hanukkah event on December 17, 1979. Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum Collection. Gift of Michael Kranish and family.

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