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The Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue (at 92nd Street)
212.423.3200

About Us:
Located on New York City’s Museum Mile, the Jewish Museum is a jewel-box of an art museum, and a distinctive hub for art and Jewish culture for people of all backgrounds.
The Museum maintains a unique collection of nearly 30,000 works of fine art, Judaica, antiquities, folk art, ceremonial objects, and broadcast media which reflect 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 shows 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, students, educators, and art lovers.

Upcoming Events at The Jewish Museum

Draw Them In, Paint Them Out: Inside the Exhibition

Monday, Nov 25, 2024 from 10:30am to 12:00pm
New York, NY
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Exhibition - Ilit Azoulay: Mere Things

Monday, Nov 25, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
New York, NY
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Exhibition - Engaging with History: Works from the Collection

Monday, Nov 25, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
New York, NY
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Exhibition - Ilit Azoulay: Mere Things

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
New York, NY
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Exhibition - Engaging with History: Works from the Collection

Friday, Nov 29, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
New York, NY
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Exhibition - Ilit Azoulay: Mere Things

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
New York, NY
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Exhibition - Engaging with History: Works from the Collection

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
New York, NY
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Exhibition - Ilit Azoulay: Mere Things

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
New York, NY
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Exhibition - Engaging with History: Works from the Collection

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
New York, NY
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Exhibition - Ilit Azoulay: Mere Things

Monday, Dec 2, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
New York, NY
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Exhibition - Engaging with History: Works from the Collection

Monday, Dec 2, 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm
New York, NY
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Recent News

Exhibition - Ilit Azoulay: Mere Things at The Jewish Museum

The first solo U.S. museum exhibition dedicated to the work of interdisciplinary artist Ilit Azoulay. Mere Things includes selections of work by Azoulay (Israeli, b. 1972; lives and works in Berlin) from 2010 to the present, featuring large scale…

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Exhibition - Engaging with History: Works from the Collection at The Jewish Museum

Engaging with History: Works from the Collection features a selection of objects, including painting, sculpture, photography, and ceremonial art from the Jewish Museum’s collection of over 30,000 works. The Museum’s dynamic holdings…

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Watch Anytime: Director's Talks Featuring James S. Snyder

Beginning this spring—and in the aftermath of October 7, 2023, and all that followed—the Jewish Museum introduced a new series of talks featuring James S. Snyder, Helen Goldsmith Menschel Director, in conversation with artists, authors,…

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A Passover Message from James S. Snyder, Helen Goldsmith Menschel Director, The Jewish Museum

Just wrapping up at this year’s Biennale in Venice, where the Israel Pavilion has done all of us proud. Ruth Patir, this year’s artist, together with curators Mira Lapidot and Tamar Margalit, made a moving decision to take ownership…

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Jewish Museum News - Teen Photo Contest: Time and Tradition

The Jewish Museum invites middle and high school students to enter the Teen Photo Contest. Inspired by the Jewish Museum’s collection of nearly 30,000 works of art and objects spanning 4,000 years of history, students may submit original…

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Apply Now for Teen Intern Program at The Jewish Museum

In this year-long internship for students entering grades 9 – 12, teens work with Jewish Museum educators to facilitate programs and special projects while exploring art and culture through the Museum’s collection and exhibitions.…

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The Jewish Museum News: Deadline Extended for High School Video Workshop for Teens

Teen Programs High School Video Workshop Dates: February 20, 21, 22, and 23 1 – 5 pm EST Students in grades 9 – 12 are invited to register for the High School Video Workshop. This free, hands-on vacation-week program will…

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Summer 2024 Internship Program

Apply for Summer Institute 2024 Intern with us this summer! The Jewish Museum invites candidates from all backgrounds to apply for the Summer Institute, a paid nine-week internship for current or recently graduated university students. The…

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The Jewish Museum Upcoming Teen Programs - January 2024

Teen Intern Program In this year-long internship for students entering grades 9 – 12, teens work with Jewish Museum educators to facilitate programs and special projects while exploring art and culture through the Museum’s collection…

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Jewish Museum Update and Programs - December 8, 2023

Dear Friends, As we write this message, we are pleased to share that, for the third consecutive year, a Hanukkah lamp from the collection of the Jewish Museum is on display in the White House – a timely metaphor for the expression of hope…

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Explore October And November Highlights At The Jewish Museum

October and November Highlights Opening Soon Experience two remarkable exhibitions opening this fall at the Jewish Museum. Starting October 13, explore Mood of the Moment: Gaby Aghion and the House of Chloé, which honors the visionary…

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Shanah Tovah From The Jewish Museum

Join the Jewish Museum in celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins at sundown on September 15. Learn more about the holiday with our free digital guide on Bloomberg Connects and dive deeper into the story and traditions of Rosh…

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The Jewish Museum - The Sassoons in their Indian Context: Synagogues, Commerce, and Politics

The Sassoons in their Indian Context: Synagogues, Commerce, and Politics Watch a lecture by Professor Shalva Weil, Senior Researcher at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which focuses on the Sassoon dynasty in India from 1832 to 1947, including…

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Jewish Museum Highlights for May and June 2023

Jewish Museum May and June Highlights ART IN CONTEXT Unexpected Perspectives: Modigliani and Chagall Tuesdays, May 30 & June 6 6 – 7 pm EDT Zoom, Virtual Program In this two-part virtual art history course, explore the lesser-known…

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Happy Passover from the Jewish Museum!

Happy Passover from the Jewish Museum OBJECT LESSON The Miriam Cup In this new Object Lesson, listen to architect and designer Amy Klein Reichert and Associate Curator Rebecca Shaykin explore the significance of adding the Miriam Cup to the Passover…

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Explore Season Highlights At The Jewish Museum

Season Highlights This spring at the Jewish Museum, see two exciting special exhibitions, both open in March. Now on view, The Sassoons exhibition reveals the fascinating story of a remarkable Jewish family through over 120 works collected over…

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Exhibition - The Sassoons at The Jewish Museum

The Sassoons reveals the fascinating story of a remarkable Jewish family, following four generations from Iraq to India, China, and England through a rich selection of works collected by family members over time. Guided group tours are available…

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Exhibition - After 'The Wild': Contemporary Art from The Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation Collection at The Jewish Museum

After “The Wild”: Contemporary Art from The Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation Collection highlights works by 47 intergenerational and internationally-based artists made between 1963 and 2022. Barnett Newman (1905-1970) is among the…

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The Jewish Museum : Unpacking the Book Join Jewish Writers in Conversation

JEWISH WRITERS IN CONVERSATION Escaping the Holocaust Wednesday, February 15 7 – 8 pm EST Zoom, Virtual Program Join the Jewish Museum this season for a series of virtual and in-person discussions co-presented with Jewish Book Council…

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