Museum of Portuguese Jewish History Museum of Portuguese Jewish History

Welcome

Explore Portuguese Jewish heritage — from Lisbon to the world.

Welcome to our virtual museum.

The Museum aims to be a vital component in the cultural life of Lisbon. The MPJH invites a broad audience to explore Portuguese Jewish identity through online exhibitions, live tours, resources, books and videos. The Museum displays special exhibitions online, and will aim to become the largest consolidated resource for Jewish Portuguese artifacts and information in the world. MPJH has developed extensive institutional experience in preservation, conservation and collections management, supporting the fulfillment of its mission to present and preserve the material culture of Portuguese Jews.

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The sumptuous decorations were created by a team of skilled artists. Completed in 1482, the Lisbon Bible is a testimony to the rich cultural life of Portuguese Jews. Click here to learn more.

October 7 Memorial

The Museum of Portuguese Jewish History stands in solidarity with the victims of the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas and with all those affected by antisemitic violence. We remember the lives lost and support the call for the safe return of all hostages.

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Jewish Portugal timeline

Jewish Portugal Timeline

Explore an interactive timeline of key events in Portuguese Jewish history — from early settlement through the Right of Return.

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Jewish right of return to Portugal

Jewish Right of Return to Portugal

In 2015 Portugal enacted a law granting citizenship to descendants of Sephardic Jews persecuted and expelled centuries ago. Learn about this historic reparation.

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Based out of historic Lisbon, Portugal, the Museum of Portuguese Jewish History is the only museum and cultural point anywhere dedicated to chronicling the global Portuguese Jewish experience.

We are grateful for your interest and hope that your involvement will help us reach our goal of establishing this virtual museum as a physical space with four walls. We encourage you to visit Lisbon and to learn more about Jewish history throughout Portugal.

We look forward to welcoming you.