The Jewish Museum of Maryland collects items that document Jewish life in Maryland. The Museum collections include many kinds of resources, ranging from an entire period room to personal memorabilia. Collections are used to support research, exhibitions, publications, and educational programs

Most of the JMM collections have been donated to the Museum by individuals and organizations. The Jewish Museum invites donations of historical and cultural materials of all kinds relating to the history of Maryland Jewry. Illustrative collecting categories include:

Letters, documents, and records of Maryland Jewish families, businesses, and organizations.

Clothing and accessories made, owned, or worn by Maryland Jews.

Paintings, sculpture, prints, rare books, and craft objects created or collected by Maryland Jews or that reflect Jewish themes

Ceremonial objects (Judaica) for use in Maryland Jewish homes or synagogues

Memorabilia, souvenirs, and ephemera relating to Maryland Jewish travel, vacations, entertainment, social life, summer camp and community organizations

Photographs, home movies and videos, sound recordings and other media that reflect Jewish life and culture in Maryland.

Collections donations are reviewed by a committee to determine if they are relevant to the Museum’s collecting goals. The Museum accepts into its collections only those items that relate to its mission, that complement or strengthen existing collections, and that can be given proper care by the Museum. Generally, the Museum accepts only those donated collections that are given without restriction. As an accredited museum, JMM meets the highest standards of professional care in its collections management.

For further information on donations, please contact:
Jobi Zink
Senior Collections Manager/Registrar

410.732.6400, x26
jzink@jewishmuseummd.org

For information on how to make a monetary donation to the JMM, please visit the Annual Giving page.