May 24, 2012
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Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
36 Battery Place, Battery Park City
(at 1st Place)
New York, NY 10280
Tel: (646) 437-4202
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Children under 12 free; free (suggested donation) on Wednesday, 4-8 pm
Wed: 10 am – 8 pm
Fri: 10 am – 5 pm
Created as a living memorial to those who perished in the Holocaust, the museum honors those who died by cherishing the traditions they embraced, examining their achievements and faith and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today.
Drawing from a collection of nearly 25,000 artifacts, photographs, testimonies, documents and historic films, which have been gathered over two decades, the exhibition opens new doors of understanding for people of all backgrounds about both the devastation wrought by ethnic and cultural intolerance and the power of hope. Throughout the core exhibition’s three floors, organized around the themes of Jewish Life a Century Ago, The War Against the Jews, and Jewish Renewal, the voices of Jewish people from all walks of life reverberate, telling their stories of survival and hope. The museum’s special exhibitions provide an opportunity to complement the themes of the core exhibition. They examine the multifaceted experiences of Jews in the 20th and 21st centuries.
In the 375-seat, state-of-the-art Edmond J. Safra Hall, the museum offers a full schedule of public programs that are both consistent with its mission and push its envelope. The museum hosts films, concerts, and panel discussions throughout the year.
$18
Receive $2 off admission to when you present your Jewish Museum ticket stub. Visitors to the Jewish Museum can present their ticket stub from the Museum of Jewish Heritage to receive the same discount.
General admission is free on Wednesdays, 4-8 pm.
Seniors (65 and older) can purchase discounted memberships: Individual ($36) or Senior Dual ($70).
- Directions: Subway: 4, 5 to Bowling Green; R to Rector St or Whitehall Street - South Ferry; 1 to Rector Street or South Ferry Terminal
- ADA Compliant Restrooms
- ATM
- Audio Guides
- Box Office
- Coat Check
- Disability Access: Fully accessible. Wheelchairs and care chairs are available.
- Disability Assistance:
Hearing: American Sign Language (ASL) tours and programs available by special arrangement. Assistive listening devices (neckloops) and transcripts (regular and large-print) available at the admissions desk. Open captioned programs.
Vision: Large-print materials available. - Gift Shops: Sculpture, posters, reproductions of exhibit materials, jewelry, books
- On-Site Food: The Heritage Cafe at the museum offers a full lunch and snack menu.
- Space Rental: Contact Rachel Heumann for details at rheumann@mjhnyc.org
- Tours
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Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust Listings
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Meeting Hate with Humanity: Life During the Holocaust
Ongoing The impact of the Holocaust on the Jewish community in Europe is the focus of this guided tour. Students study the basics of Jewish heritage, examine the responses of different nations to the genocide and explore the concept of social justice.
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Ongoing The poet Emma Lazarus, the author of the lines “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free . . . ,” gave a compassionate voice to the Statue of Liberty, and the promising message of new beginnings for generations of newcomers to America.
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Jewish Life in the 20th Century
Ongoing The 2,000 photographs, 800 historical and cultural artifacts and 24 original documentary films on rotating display illustrate the story of Jewish heritage in the 20th century. The exhibition is arranged around three chronological themes, each told on a separate floor.
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