Last updated: 12/29/2011
New York, New York
Address
36 Battery PlaceNew York, NY 10280
phone: 646-437-4202
e-mail: info@mjhnyc.org
web: www.mjhnyc.org

Hours

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 am - 5:45 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm (April-October)
10 am - 3 pm (November-March)
The eve of Jewish holidays 10 am - 3 pm
The museum is closed on Saturday, Jewish holidays, and Thanksgiving

Admissions

$12 for adults, $10 for seniors (65 and up), $7 for students, members and children 12 and younger are free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

David G. Marwell Ph.D.
phone: 646-437-4225
e-mail:
Lisa Safier
phone: 646-437-4336
Description

Explore modern Jewish history, life, and culture in the Museum's unique Core Exhibition and award-winning special exhibitions where you can learn about the broad tapestry of Jewish life in the 20th and 21st centuries - before, during, and after the Holocaust. Acclaimed public programs, including films, talks, plays, concerts, and family activities, highlight the richness of Jewish culture and ideas.

Mission

The mission of the Museum is to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about the broad tapestry of Jewish life in the 20th and 21st centuries - before, during, and after the Holocaust.

Artifact Collections

Help tell the story of modern Jewish history by donating your original material to the Museum. Donations are considered in specific categories, with particular interest in items connected to a particular person, family, or community. For details, please visit http://www.mjhnyc.org/e_collection_donate.html

Educational Programs

The Museum's educational programs and resources teach children and adults of all backgrounds about modern Jewish history and the Holocaust. Offerings include:

tours
opportunities to meet Holocaust survivors to hear their testimony
classroom resources
teacher seminars
substantive internship programs for high school and college students
graduate fellowships.
For details, please visit http://www.mjhnyc.org/learn_f.html
Facilities
Auditoriums
Lecture Halls
Performance Areas
Library
Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

The Museum produces a monthly e-bulletin, a printed bi-monthly programs and exhibitions calendar, and a bi-annual newsletter.

Services
Gift Shop
Online Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Restaurant
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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Ohio Museums Association 2024 Conference with AMM

July 24 - August 3, 2024

Columbus, Ohio

South Carolina Federation of Museums 2024 Conference

September 16 - 18, 2024

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Florida Association of Museums 2024 Annual Conference & Exposition

October 13 - 16, 2024

Daytona Beach, Florida

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