The Jewish Museum
Museum and Art Museum
Carnegie Hill, New York
The experts at Time Out New York and The New Yorker recommend this place
"... the intersection of art and Jewish culture from ancient to modern times for 50% off..."(2 Tips)
"I've only been here once for a Sagmeister exhibit."(2 Tips)
"Hint: you get free admission with your NYU Card!"(2 Tips)
"... from 11am to 5:45pm in honor of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest."(2 Tips)
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Virgilio Rodriguez MoyaJanuary 6, 2017I thought it was a Jewish museum with a focus on the holocaust, but it is interesting to know the history of the Jewish people and its proliferation around the world. Can spend a whole morning there
Teachers College Student AffairsJuly 1, 2013The Jewish Museum is the preeminent museum in the US, devoted exclusively to over 4,000 years of art and Jewish culture. Artists include Marc Chagall, George Segal, Eleanor Antin, and Deborah Kass.
MetroFocusJanuary 18, 2012The Jewish Museum's galleries are FREE on Saturdays from 11am to 5:45pm in honor of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest. Check out MetroFocus for other free admission days offered by museums. Read more
Sweta MohapatraNovember 14, 2014Start on the top floor and work your way down through the permanent exhibits to go in chronological order. Otherwise the museum won't make sense.
Tatyana FisherOctober 14, 2013One of my top 5 favorite museums in the city. Their exhibitions are top notch, led by knowledgeable guides. This museum is always the highlight of my trip.
StephanieJune 6, 2016Amazing building, with well curated exhibitions. Definitely take advantage of when it's free for Shabbat.
Daniel GraysonNovember 25, 2017Quite an ambitious gallery display, fascinating and compelling even if you aren’t a chosen one, which I am, but you don’t have to be.
Pete WebbDecember 20, 2017Iconic NYC museum covering Jewish art & history ~ Stunning collection in historic UES building overlooking Fifth Avenue!
Harlem AmbassadorDecember 28, 2014Somehow the folks that run this spot haven't a clue of how much Jewish culture this is ABOVE 96th street. That is, after you've went through Fort Know security to get in! At least it's in proximity.
Carl GriffinDecember 25, 2015A fascinating history of the Jewish people reaching back to the religion's foundations and the religion's impact on New York.
Oz LublingFebruary 20, 2010one the best museums in NYC with top, super high quality exhibitions. They often have art exhibitions for famous artists like man ray or eva hesse that fly under the radar. Seek it out, it's worth it.
Renae MasonJuly 23, 2015Lots of contemporary art and design here, very interesting museum. Not quite what you might expect.
Eric RyanOctober 15, 2011Take a close look at the coins and medals showcased on the third floor. They are stunning. I liked the Portrait Medal of Moses Mendelssohn, but wished the reverse side had been displayed.- Eric RyanOctober 15, 2011Matthew McCaslin's Being The Light sculpture on the fourth floor is worth checking out. The piece is more than just a work of installation art, it functions as a menorah as well!
Xandar WilderMarch 22, 2021The collection of ancient artifacts is so lovely and interesting. Its only take an hour to complete the tour.
Julia KaplanOctober 28, 2017Free on Saturdays! The Modigliani exhibition running until Feb 2018 is a must-see.- veronique @ zaptravel.com .August 30, 2013The Jewish Museum presents the first major art museum exhibition to examine Houdini’s life, legend, and enduring cultural influence.
- MuseumMileNYCMarch 19, 2012Every Sunday through June 12 join the Jewish Museum from 1-4pm to paint, draw, or craft a work of art with your kids. Free with museum admission.
RobynJune 10, 2012Free on Saturdays. Amazing Kehinde Wiley exhibit going on right now on their 2nd floor that you should definitely check out!
Omer ZachAugust 12, 2015Nice museum. Starts off very history/artifact-oriented then quickly gets artsy.
Time Out New YorkSeptember 13, 2010Delve into permanent exhibit, "Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey." You can follow the story of the Jewish people through at least 800 art forms, from paintings to hip-hop showcases.
The New YorkerAugust 25, 2010There’s menorah mania in the gift shop of this spot, which, considering the many exhibits that feature artists such as Pissarro or Soutine, could easily be called the "I Didn’t Know They Were Jewish!" Read more
Roniel TesslerJuly 17, 2016The Isaac Mizrahi exhibit is great. Don't forget to nosh at Russ and Daughters downstairs!
Longfei XingFebruary 24, 2015Come on sat and it's free. Worth a look if you want to know more about Jewish culture
Frank SilverbergJuly 13, 2018Excellent place to spend a Saturday afternoon when there is no admission charge
DoraJuly 21, 2010Kids can channel Indiana Jones in the Archaeology Zone, an exhibit mapped out like an ancient dig where the museum’s art and artifacts are the treasures. Powered by ParentsConnect.com
- Dragon MachineryOctober 8, 2014Stone crushing is a primary task in mine quarrying and construction industry, and traditional stone crushing Read more
Hannah GMJune 12, 2016Fairly wide range of exhibits, but be aware that the cafe is closed on Saturdays.- Time Out New YorkSeptember 13, 2010See "Houdini: Art and Magic" for an intimate portrayal of the man behind the facade, including photos of the Hungarian-American magacian performing with his wife Bess. Oct 29–Mar 27.
"Jack" Barton LewisJanuary 21, 2013Unbeknownst to many, this is the first NYC museum to mount contemporary art exhibitions!
- MuseumMileNYCAugust 11, 2011The Jewish Museum's galleries are FREE on Saturdays from 11am to 5:45pm in honor of Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest.
Free WiFi JM - Guest. Needed as there's no cell signal in the galleries.
- Dragon MachineryOctober 8, 2014
Matt UppenbrinkOctober 14, 2013Pushy guards and overcrowded. Almost claustrophobic displays ( perhaps intentional?) the Chagall exhibit was good, but short.
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The Jewish Museum is one of the world's preeminent institutions devoted to exploring art and Jewish culture from ancient to contemporary.
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