Things to do / Travel Guide
Address:1109 5th Ave. at 92nd St.
New York, New York
Tel:
(212) 423-3200
Come celebrate 4,000 years of Jewish art and culture! From photography, prints and drawings to ancient ceremonial art, the Jewish Museum is a true tribute to the art and history of a nation.
The Jewish Museum of New York was first established in 1904 with a gift of 26 Jewish ceremonial art objects from Judge Mayer Sulzberger. The museum has a collection of 28,000 objects including paintings, sculpture, archaeological artifacts and many other items important to the preservation of Jewish history and culture. The most popular exhibit is Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey, which tells the story of the Jewish experience from ancient times through today. A Third Century Roman burial plaque, 20th-century sculpture by Elie Nadelman, rotating exhibits focusing on specific Jewish artists or a period of Jewish history and endless other contemporary art make this museum's collection central to Jewish culture. The museum has daily 45-minute tours available, which are free with admission, led by Museum-trained docents, and kids can enjoy the special audio guides available to make their visit here more fun.
When you're ready for a nosh, the Café Weissman offers a selection of delicious salads, pasta dishes, desserts and beverages.
To reach the museum by subway, take the 4, 5, or 6 trains to 86th Street. Walk west on 86th Street, turn right at 5th Avenue and proceed north to 92nd Street.