Free Public Tour of the Ongoing Exhibitions

Join a free, docent-led tour that offers a welcoming introduction to the Capital Jewish Museum’s ongoing exhibitions. The 45-minute experience begins in the museum lobby and moves through several signature spaces, giving visitors a broad sense of how Jewish life in Washington is presented across the museum. Along the way, the tour takes in the “What is Jewish Washington?” history gallery, the historic 1876 sanctuary and its film about early Jewish Washington, and the “Connect. Reflect. Act.” core gallery, which includes a variety of exhibition spaces and interactive opportunities.

The tour is offered every Sunday afternoon and is free to attend, though registration is required. Visitors also have the option to purchase a special “Chai” ticket for a $5 donation, which helps subsidize the cost of regular tickets and makes the museum’s tours more accessible to everyone.

When: Sunday, August 9, 2026; this tour is offered every Sunday afternoon.

Venue: Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd Street, NW, Washington, DC.

Tickets: Free; registration is required through the museum’s ticket page.

Optional donation: A “Chai” ticket is available for a $5 donation to help subsidize regular ticket costs and increase accessibility.

Run time: 45 minutes.

Tour highlights: Introduction in the lobby; “What is Jewish Washington?” in the History Gallery; the Historic Sanctuary (1876) with a film about early Jewish Washington; and “Connect. Reflect. Act.,” the core gallery featuring multiple exhibition spaces and interactive opportunities.

Accessibility: The museum’s website includes an accessibility page, though specific accommodations for this tour are not detailed in the event listing.