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Feb 12, 2012

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Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture

Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture

515 West 20th Street
Suite 4E
(between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues)
New York, NY  10011
Tel: (212) 924-4500
Fax: (212) 924-9908
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Free for members, $8.00 general.
Sun: 2 pm – 5 pm
Public: Sundays from 2-5 and certain holidays and school vacations. Please check our website for details. Schools: Tues-Thurs & Sun by appointment

The Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture is a non-religious organization that engages schoolchildren and families in an active, hands-on exploration of history and culture in non-threatening and inclusive ways to benefit the diverse Jewish community and the community at large.

It is home to two hands-on exhibitions with over eighty interactive stations for children ages 5-12. Activities in "From Home to Home: Jewish Immigration to America" include packing small trunks, decoding a new language while shopping at a supermarket, designing a neighborhood and much more.  In "From Tent to Temple: Life in the Ancient Near East," children can learn to weave and spin wool, dress a manikin in ancient clothes, grind wheat, hunt for food with a bow and arrow and try 40 other activities. At any time, visitors are also welcome to visit the art room for additional craft activities.

Get involved with Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture

  • Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer and docent training opportunities available. Please contact Stacey Martin at 212-924-4500, ext. 1# for more information.
  • Memberships: $35 Annual Family Membership includes admission to regular programs for five family members and e-mail reminders about programs

Children's Galleries for Jewish Culture Listings

  • From Tent to Temple: Life in the Ancient Near East

    Ongoing This vibrant exhibition that integrates science, geography, art and archaeology with social, ethical and psychological issues. The exhibition complements the study of ancient cultures, basic needs, natural resources, technologies and comparative religions and world communities.

  • From Home to Home: Jewish Immigration to America

    Ongoing The exhibition enhances the study of immigration, American history and diversity through child-oriented entry points and captivating problem-solving activities. It uses Jewish immigration to exemplify those issues of the immigrant experience that are common to all immigrants, wherever they come from.

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