Hightlight
- Religious
Overview
Located in the old workshop of artist and Holocaust survivor Joseph Bau, the Joseph Bau Museum tells his fascinating life story and displays his creative talents. With a touch of humor, hear stories about Joseph Bau told by his daughters such as how he saved 400 lives by forging documents to help Jews escape the Plashow concentration camp, his secret wedding to his wife Rebecca that inspired a scene in the movie “Schindler’s List,” and how he fulfilled his dream of making art in Israel.
Explore the collections of Bau’s paintings centered around various themes including the Holocaust and the Hebrew language. View various mediums such as oil paintings, graphic art, literature, creative movies, and animation (he was once known as the “Walt Disney” of Israel). See also the original equipment he built and used to make the animated movies.
To See and Do
- Artist’s workshop
- Bau’s collection of paintings
- Creative movies, graphics and literature
- Original equipment
Amenities
Disabled Access | Yes – 2 steps to gain entry | |
Eating | Coffee and cake provided & picnic area | |
Shopping | Books and lithographs for sale |
Don’t Miss
Fascinating stories told by Bau’s daughters