Private group tours are guided tours of the museum’s permanent and temporary exhibitions. Please keep in mind that tour requests must be submitted at least 3 weeks in advance of the date of your desired visit.
Private Group Tour FAQs
What age range is appropriate for a private group tour? Due to the content of our exhibitions, we recommend private group tours for people ages 13 and up, but the museum welcomes all ages.
How many people are needed for a private group tour? We require a minimum of 5 people to secure a private group tour, and a maximum of 30 people per tour group.
What days and times can I schedule a tour? Tours must begin no earlier than 11:15 AM and end no later than 3:00 PM. Private group tours are available Wednesday – Sunday, but when possible, we prefer to provide tours Friday – Sunday.
What does a program look like?
All private group tours will meet at the reception desk where they will be greeted by their volunteer educator(s)/tour guide(s). Tours typically last between 60-75 minutes and may cover 1 – 2 exhibitions based on group size and learning goals. Private group tour members may continue to explore the museum, exhibitions, and gift shop on their own after their tour concludes.
How much does a private group tour cost?
Private group tours are $4 in addition to the cost of admission. However, visitors receiving the reduced admission rate will have a tour fee of only $2. General admission to the museum is included in this rate. The private group tour rates are as follows:
- Adults (18-60): $14
- Seniors (61+): $10
- Students (13+): $9
- Youth (12 and under): $4
- OJMCHE members: $4
- Reduced Rate (available for individuals who receive income assistance via EBT, SNAP, WIC, TANF, or Medicaid/OHP): $2
Exhibitions
As stated above, tours may cover 1 – 2 exhibitions.
Exhibitions currently available for private group tours:
- The Holocaust, An Oregon Perspective
This exhibition examines Holocaust history through the stories of people who survived the Holocaust and later made their home in Oregon and Southwest Washington, and as such, is about both Holocaust history and about Oregon. This exhibition explores the solemn gravity of the Holocaust through the words, objects and photographs from OJMCHE’s Collection and local Holocaust survivors, which tell deeply affective stories. Read more. - Oregon Jewish Stories
This exhibition documents the experience of Oregon’s Jewish community from its beginnings in the Gold Rush era of the 1840s through today. It explores the questions of identity that many Oregon Jews wrestle with and explores the experience of Jews throughout the state. Read more. - Discrimination and Resistance: An Oregon Primer
This exhibition documents Oregon’s history of discrimination from its territorial days, into statehood, and up through the twentieth century. It also chronicles the numerous ways individuals and groups have resisted and overcome discrimination through that same time period. Read more. - Temporary Exhibitions:
- In the Main Gallery, Without End: Recent Work on Grief by Cara Levine showcases the celebrated multidisciplinary artist’s work exploring themes of absence, empathy, and equity through a practice encompassing studio-based artmaking, social engagement, and curatorial projects. Levine’s art offers profound emotional resonance, inviting visitors into a contemplative space where loss, memory, and healing converge, and the sense of grief becomes tactile and visible. Read more.
- In the East Gallery, Psychedelicatessen: A Powerful Dose of Art by Steve Marcus, features the work of Steve Marcus, affectionately dubbed the “Top Dog of Kosher Pop Art,” bringing a vibrant, “psychedelic” visual celebration to the museum. His beloved cartoon universe, created from his home in New York City’s Lower East Side, has been viewed by millions, appearing on five continents in print, fashion, and broadcast media. Marcus’ signature style infuses Jewish cultural motifs with playful comedy and exuberant color. Read more.
Additional Services
Museum Shop: OJMCHE’s Ron Tonkin Family Museum Shop is open during the museum’s regular operating hours (Wednesday – Sunday from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM).
Rentals: If your group is interested in organizing a catered lunch at the museum and/or would like a space to debrief or socialize with your group before or after the tour, you may rent the auditorium or conference room for $50 an hour. Rentals are subject to availability.