In 1959, Nahum Goldmann first envisioned a museum dedicated to the Jewish people—a memorial to vanished Jewish communities. Over the past sixty years, that vision has evolved through multiple transformations, both physical and conceptual, ultimately culminating in today’s "ANU – Museum of the Jewish People." Each iteration of the museum has reflected central questions and challenges facing Israeli society and the global Jewish community. This talk will trace the museum’s evolution from its origins as a memorial, through Abba Kovner’s groundbreaking vision in the 1970s that led to Beit Hatfutsot (The Diaspora Museum), to its current incarnation as ANU. Along the way, we’ll explore how shifting ideas of culture, identity, and belonging—both in Israel and the wider Jewish world—have shaped and been shaped by this unique institution.