Type: Museum

Silverman Heritage Museum preserves Jewish artefacts, offers a culturally stimulating experience for the public and maintains a collection of memorabilia that pertains to the history of the Baycrest Centre.

Programming:

Conservation/Preservation:

Artefacts

Artefacts include,

• tzedakah boxes
• domestic objects
• photographs
• prayer books
• documents pertaining to Jewish heritage, particularly related to life in eastern Europe in nineteenth century and early twentieth century;
• memorabilia related to the history of Baycrest Centre

Public Programming:

Exhibitions

Temporary exhibitions, usually pertaining to Jewish history and culture. Recent exhibitions include,

• “Herzl Exhibit at the Museum,” which displays items associated with Herzi, a visionary of the modern Jewish state and founder of political Zionism
• “Terraces in Bloom at the Water Cooler,” which displays cultural art pieces

Volunteer/Internship/Placement Opportunities:

Address & Contact Information:

3560 Bathurst St.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M6A 2E1

Phone: 416 785-2500
Email: pdickinson@baycrest.org
Website: http://www.baycrest.org/culture-arts-innovation-15.php

Hours of Operation:

Open Sunday through Friday 9am-6pm.

Key Words: religion, culture