The Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum is the first museum in DC dedicated to the story of Jewish life in the nation’s capital region. The Museum officially opened on June 9, 2023 at the corner of 3rd and F Streets NW, welcoming visitors of all ages and backgrounds to explore and connect with local Jewish history and the intersections between cultural identity and social activism. Featuring interactive tables, film, historic photographs, and artifacts, the Museum dives deep into history while also creating space for current policy discussion with cutting-edge new technology and exhibit design.
The 32,000 square foot, four-floor, LEED silver-certified Museum features a terrace with views of the Capitol, lobby atrium, flexible education space, three floors of exhibition galleries, and the largest and best-known artifact – Washington’s oldest purpose-built synagogue, which has been moved to its new location and restored. Most of the Museum’s collecLons and archives will be stored on site near the 4th floor staff offices. The Gewirz Gift Shop in the main lobby will offer books and items inspired by the collecLon and exhibitions. The new Museum’s design serves as a transition to the neighborhood’s large-scale mixed-use development, while cradling the landmark building in a light-filled envelope.
