The Morris & Sally Justein Heritage Museum (generously supported by the Austin family) provides an enjoyable and accessible cultural experience for families and clients at Baycrest. Our museum is a place for people of all ages to discover and enjoy the history and beauty of Jewish heritage. Exhibits are designed especially for residents and members of the community.

At Baycrest, we believe heritage programs are essential for residents, as they create an enriched, stimulating environment and help maintain a connection to life-long traditions and learning. The museum’s permanent Judaica collection (numbering more than 1000 items) preserves Jewish treasures, to be enjoyed and admired by future generations.

Location: The museum is located on the ground floor of Baycrest hospital, near the Bathurst Street entrance.

Hours of Operation: Sunday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm for drop-in visits

Admission: Free

Treasures of Jewish Traditions
Ongoing

Showcasing objects from the museum’s permanent collection and those from the Baycrest community, this exhibit celebrates Jewish heritage and customs pertaining to religious holidays, the synagogue, life events, ceremonial objects, and rituals. The exhibition explores the history of Jewish traditions across regions as well as recognizing the contributions of the Baycrest community in helping to build the museum’s collection. The objects and stories on display reflect a shared Jewish heritage and celebrate the foundation and values of Baycrest’s cultural roots. Click here for more information.

Donation of Artifacts for our Museum

The exhibits and programs at the Morris and Sally Justein Heritage Museum are made possible through the generous support of our community.

To make a donation to the permanent collection of the Museum, contact our Museum Coordinator, Jessica Winter, at 416-785-2500, ext. 6591 or email JWinter2@baycrest.org

You will be asked to forward images of the item(s), along with a description of the object and what you know about its history. You may send this information via email or arrange a time to bring the object in person.

Each item is assessed and must meet the approval of our Museum Acquisitions Committee.

Gifts-in-kind are recognized by Baycrest at their appraised value, and tax receipts are issued. Outside appraisals, at the donor’s expense, are required for proposed donations whose value exceeds $1,000.

The Museum began collecting in the 1970s and has a collection of over 1,000 artifacts. As a result, we cannot accept every item we are offered. Our collecting priorities include Judaic ceremonial art, historical objects dating from the turn of the century, and objects relating to the history of Baycrest. We do not generally accept books.