The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life was established in 2010
after the transfer of the Judah L. Magnes Museum to the University of
California, Berkeley. Its remarkably diverse archive, library and
museum holdings include art, objects, texts, music, and historical
documents about the Jews in the Global Diaspora and the American West.
As one of the preeminent Jewish collections in the world, it provides
highly innovative and accessible resources to both scholars and
visitors. The Magnes new home in downtown Berkeley accommodates
research and teaching, and offers the general public a place to gather
for exhibitions, lectures, performances and other events that foster
community, learning, and growth. Read, see and listen more at
magnes.org.
