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Upcoming Exhibition

LGBTJews in the Federal City

Exhibition renderings by The Design Minds, 2024. Courtesy of the Capital Jewish Museum

Location

  • Capital Jewish Museum
    575 3rd Street, NW, Washington, DC

Tickets

  • $12 Adults
  • $10 Ages 65+ & Students w/Valid ID
  • Free Ages 12 & Younger
  • Free for Members

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LGBTJews in the Federal City explores a turbulent century of celebration, activism, and change in the nation’s capital. This landmark exhibition is the first of its kind to explore DC history, Jewish history, and queer history together, drawing from the Museum’s robust LGBTQ+ archive. Immerse yourself in historical and contemporary photography, artifacts, and oral histories. Learn about legal milestones, far-ranging protests, vibrant cultural life, and change in religious spaces.

The exhibition will open in time for Washington, DC’s observation of its 50th Capital Pride celebration and as the city hosts World Pride for the first time, offering an unprecedented opportunity to infuse Pride with local Jewish history.

 

CURATORIAL TEAM

LGBTJews in the Federal City is curated by Sarah Leavitt, Curator, and Jonathan Edelman, Collections Curator. The exhibition is designed by The Design Minds.

 

EXHIBITION SPONSORS

This special exhibition is made possible by Premier Sponsor, Jeffrey Z. Slavin and Lead Sponsors, Stuart S. Kurlander and David L. Martin.

Additional support is provided by Contributing Sponsors: William H. Davis and the Shards of Light Foundation; Partner Sponsors: Debbie and Jamie Heller; and Friend Sponsor: Larry Neff.

For information about sponsoring the exhibition, please contact Malki Karkowsky, Chief Advancement Officer, at 202-290-2593 or [email protected].

Related Programs

Public Program

LGBTJews in the Federal Service: Then and Now

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 6:30pm–8 pm