Welcome to the Jewish Museum, a museum on New York City’s Museum Mile at the intersection of art and Jewish culture for people of all backgrounds. Founded in 1904, the Museum was the first institution of its kind in the United States and one of the oldest Jewish museums in the world.
The Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience over more than 4,000 years. Our distinguished exhibition history reveals a deep and rich exploration of Jewish culture and identity, and includes some of the most seminal exhibitions of the 20th and 21st centuries. Our dynamic education programs – from talks and lectures, to performances, to hands-on art making and more – serve a wide range of audiences, including families, teens, students, educators, and visitors with disabilities.
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Join our Center for Sports and Wellness and enjoy an unparalleled combination of health and fitness opportunities. Children and Teens will find fun, enriching and immersive experiences in the Center for Youth and Families and all ages will enjoy performances at the Gordon Center, the cornerstone of the Center for Arts and Culture which also offers dynamic opportunities for cultural and creative engagement.