The Russell-Cotes Museum postponed the opening of an exhibit highlighting the history of the Bournemouth Jewish community after facing antisemitic threats last month.
The exhibit was supposed to run from November 25 until March 15, 2026, according to the BBC.
The seaside town of Bournemouth has been home to a growing Jewish population since 1880. The exhibit highlighted the history of the community spanning 140 years, from 1880 to 2020.
"We recognize this is a sensitive time and due to requirements related to this event, the museum has decided to postpone the exhibition and is working with the organizers to reschedule it for a later date," a spokesman for the museum review told the BBC.
The Campaign Against Antisemitism slammed the decision, calling it "shameful."
"At a time when British Jews are facing unprecedented levels of antisemitism and families are hiding their identity for fear of abuse or even violence, British institutions should be standing firm in support of Jewish life, not silencing it.”
"When British Jews cannot celebrate and share their history in peace, what does that say about Britain today?
CAM accused the museum of buckling under the pressure of antisemites who aimed to shut down an exhibit celebrating Jewish history and identity.
This follows a string of antisemitic incidents occurring in the area.
The Telegraph reported that just last month, a Jewish teen was shot with an air rifle on his way to attending synagogue in Bournemouth.
The houses of multiple Jewish families in the town were also vandalized with swastikas, the report noted.
England at large has been a hotbed for antisemitic activities, with over 200 incidents reported every month, according to previous reporting from The Jerusalem Post.
While the museum did not cancel the exhibit, they have yet to reschedule it for a later date, as promised by a spokesperson for the museum.