The Museum of Jewish Heritage, located in the heart of downtown Manhattan, is a living memorial to the Holocaust and a celebration of the contemporary Jewish experience. The museum welcomes over 1.5 million visitors from all over the world to the remarkable, six-sided building—designed to symbolize the six points of the Star of David and the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
The Museum first opened in 1997, inviting visitors of all ages and backgrounds to absorb a vital perspective on 20th and 21st century Jewish history and heritage. The histories, personal objects, artistic exhibitions, and educational presentations transmit a message of universal significance; one of memory and hope.
The Museum’s Core Exhibition is organized around three important themes, each told on a separate floor:
Jewish Life a Century Ago
The War Against the Jews
Jewish Renewal
The Museum of Jewish Heritage has two additional spaces: The Robert M. Morgenthau Wing for special exhibitions, and the Pickman Keeping History Center for permanent installations like the award-winning Voices of Liberty and Timekeeper. These exhibitions use new technologies to link the past with the present. Edward J. Safra Hall, a 375-seat state-of-the-art performance space, makes it possible for the Museum to host film series, lectures, readings, plays, and other events highlighting the richness of Jewish culture.
The Museum of Jewish Heritage has a reach that extends across the country, including fellowships, educational programming for children and adults, as well as countless affiliations and partnerships with those who share their mission. To become a member or find out about upcoming events and exhibitions, call (646) 437-4334 or visit the Museum online.