What Exhibitions and Programs Are On at the Jewish Museum of Australia?

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The Jewish Museum of Australia's "What's On" section is the place to check for current exhibitions and scheduled programs. As of the site's current listings, it features two exhibitions — Tree of Life: Four Perspectives and ZAHALKAWORLD: an artist's archive — alongside a recurring Free Fridays series and individual lectures and workshops. Each listing carries its own dates and details, so confirm times and ticket needs on the specific page before you plan a visit.

Current Exhibitions

Tree of Life: Four Perspectives

This exhibition presents the Tree of Life through multidisciplinary contemporary art and Jewish perspectives on nature, ancestry, spirituality and connection. It features artists Joel Adler, Tunni Kraus, Amichai Lankri and Jonathan Tversky.

ZAHALKAWORLD: an artist's archive

Listed as open now, this exhibition explores the archive of artist Anne Zahalka. The museum shop also offers a limited-edition print, The Bondi Bathers (2026), created especially for the exhibition — a new work revisiting Zahalka's iconic The Bathers (1989). The print is available to purchase.

Programs and Events

The museum runs a mix of recurring and one-off programs:

  • Free Fridays — a rotating series of bespoke programs running at the museum, described as a way to "finish the week off right." The series is listed as running 3 Oct 2025 – 18 Dec 2026.
  • Lecture: What is the Tree of Life? with David Solomon — 29 Oct 2026.
  • Free Friday: PJ Library Storytime for Children's Week — 30 Oct 2026.
  • Workshop: Writing Character with Elise Esther Hearst — 11 Nov 2026.

There are also dedicated programs for students and for educators, listed separately from the public program calendar.

How to Check Dates and Details

The "What's On" page is a listing index: each exhibition or program links to its own page with the full description, date and any booking information. Because dates span into 2026 and programs rotate, treat the listing page as the starting point and open the individual entry for what you need. The site also notes that you can explore the museum from anywhere in the world via Bloomberg Connects, which is useful if you want a preview before visiting in person.

For practical visit information — accessibility, contact details and FAQs — use the Visit section of the site.