Programs at the Magnes
Natalia Romik and Francesco Spagnolo during the 2023 program Hideouts. The Architecture of Survival in the Holocaust
The Magnes educational and public programs include tours, lectures, artist talks and scholarly symposia, as well as collaborations with local cultural and performing arts institutions.
PJ Library Story Hour
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesStop by the Magnes for PJ Library's Story Hour, presented in partnership with PJ Library Bay Area. Each session features a different theme and book suited for children of all backgrounds as they learn about themselves and the world around them.
Jewish Arts & Bookfest
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesIn the Magnes tradition of incubating Jewish cultural events and in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, the Arts & Bookfest will bring together authors and artists for panel discussions, workshops, readings, teen programs, and performances that showcase the Jewish experience through art, culture, and storytelling.
Klezmer Music in the 21st Century
Magnes Collection of Jewish Life and Art 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life and the Yiddish Culture Club of Berkeley for Klezmer Music in the 21st Century, a musical discussion with clarinetist, composer, and educator, Nat Seelen.
Additional Program Resources
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Previous Programs
Explore The Magnes Collection’s broad range of educational and public programs.
Program Recordings
Enjoy The Magnes Collection’s video archive of past programs including lectures, music performances, and curatorial conversations.
Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP)
Offering an opportunity to earn academic credit and gain experience in the arts.