Hours
The Magnes and Memory Lab are open by appointment only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays from 2:00–4:00pm. Please call 510.549.6950 ext. 0 or email to make an appointment.

Mission Statement

The Magnes is a museum of art and history focused on the Jewish experience. The Museum demonstrates a commitment to both tradition and experimentation through a wide-ranging collection, original exhibitions, provocative programs, and research facilities, including the largest history center relating to the Jews in the American West. The Magnes is a place of discovery for Jews and the community at large, and contributes to international scholarship and culture.