Esther Bubley: Photographing the Homefront

Members can preview *Esther Bubley: Photographing the Homefront* before its public opening at the Capital Jewish Museum. The exhibition presents Esther Bubley’s documentary photographs of Washington during World War II alongside artifacts from the Museum’s collection, offering a portrait of a rapidly changing city and the people who arrived there during the war.

Bubley (1921–1998), the daughter of Jewish immigrants, worked as a documentary photographer for the Office of War Information. Her black-and-white photographs include Wilson High School students and uniformed soldiers at places such as Loew’s Theater, Glen Echo amusement park, and Dissin’s Jewish boarding house, where her sister lived. The preview includes special gallery access, two spotlight talks, complimentary cookies, and a discount at the Museum shop.

When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Showtimes: The page lists the member preview for October 21, 2026. The related exhibition opens to the public on October 22, 2026.

Venue: Capital Jewish Museum, Third Floor

Address: 575 3rd Street, NW, Washington, DC

Tickets: Price not available

Registration: Registration is required through the event page.

Eligibility: This is a members-only preview. The Museum invites nonmembers to join for benefits including free admission, a shop discount, and other membership privileges.

Featured exhibition: *Esther Bubley: Photographing the Homefront*

Program: Exclusive exhibition access, two spotlight talks in the gallery, complimentary cookies, and 20% off gift shop purchases

Accessibility: Accessibility information is not provided on the event page.

All dates: Oct 21 · Oct 22