The Jewish Museum

1109 5th Ave & 92nd St, New York, NY 10128, USA

Address:	1109 5th Ave & 92nd St, New York, NY 10128, USA
Phone:	+1 212-423-3200
Site:	thejewishmuseum.org
Rating:	4.3
Working:	11AM–5:45PM 11AM–5:45PM Closed Closed 11AM–5:45PM 11AM–5:45PM 11AM–5:45PM

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Reviews 15

Glenn Krieger

Had a fair time, and went because we felt we had to, being Jewish and near the museum. Some items were incredible and others fairly mundane, but it was great for my kids to see. The docent who gave the tour was just OK. Very nice, but somewhat ill informed on more than a couple of issues. The "kids" section was very small and not appropriate for my 10 year olds and 14 yo. The two special exhibits kept our interest for about 15 minutes. One was called "Primary Structures" and to be honest (coming from a guy who could spend days at MOMA or The Met) was a waste of my time. If youre the kind of person who can stare at the famous "Blue Panel" painting at the Met and be entranced, then enjoy Primary Structures. The second exhibit was "Mel Bochner:Strong Language". Again, not my thing at all. A lot of murals with a thesaurus theme and a lot of cursing. Visually interesting, but enough seen if you view 4 or 5 of them. Again, I felt that my kids needed to go and Im glad we did, but we wont be back there until maybe next decade.

Eric Grossmann

Dubbed as the preeminent museum on Jewish culture in the States, the Jewish Museum in New York lives up to its reputation. Begin your visit to the Museum on the fourth floor and work your way down the permanent exhibition: "Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey." The permanent collection does a wonderful job of showcasing the adaptability and creativity of Jews in their struggle to maintain their identity on foreign soil throughout history. Through the use of historical artifacts scattered with works of modern and contemporary art, the collection effectively highlights the internal debate and the conflicting ideas that have existed within the Jewish communities of various countries on the appropriate extent of integration into their host community during the Diaspora. At the same time, the collection is successful in presenting the extraordinary diversity that has existed within the Jewish community itself throughout history. A must-see for every New Yorker.

daniela bertol

Very well curated, designed and installed exhibitions from any period and themes, including contemporary art. The current exhibition "The Arcades: Contemporary Art and Walter Benjamin" is a fascinating collection of texts and visual material inspired by "Pierre Chareau: Modern Architecture and Design" now closed, was a contemporary view of the work of French designer Pierre Chareau (1883-1950)—including VR displays of the Maison de Verre (1932). Another outstanding exhibition, also closed was "Take Me (I’m Yours)": visitors were not only engaged to interact with the artwork, but actually to take it out with them, therefore" constantly transform the landscape of the galleries".

Shana Manuel

The Jewish Museum is so amazing that by the end of perusing its floors of both contemporary and historical artwork, youll be hard pressed not to feel a kinship with Jewish culture, even if you have no Jewish ties or heritage. I absolutely adore this museum and even though Im not a huge fan of contemporary art, I found myself drawn to the Six Things by Sagmeister & Walsh exhibit with its inspirational quotes and complementary art pieces. But my hands down favorite exhibit was on the top floor: the history of Jewish heritage throughout the world.

Tanya M

The third floor was closed. There were nothing Jewish there. It is just cheap modern art pieces. There was one nice picture collection. But why it is even called Jewish if there is almost nothing Jewish. There are many modern art museums. It is sad, very sad that Jewish museim is not Jewish anymore((((( I was almost crying. When you go to Japanise museum you do not expect to see New York graffity,right? So why is it ok to do that to Jewish? It is such rich culture, there are many things to share....I wish it will change...

Guo m

I shopped the JM Shop online for a Hanukkiah this year. I found exactly what I was looking for at a very fair price and reasonable shipping. I got a personal phone call (!) from an online question I posted, and the woman was super friendly and helpful. Despite the proximity to the holidays, I received my Hanukkiah in record time (3 days) via standard shipping. These folks are friendly and on top of their game - fantastic customer service! And they have an amazing selection of online items to choose from. Top notch!

Christopher DeSantis

I love this little museum. I was able to visit on a Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, which meant that although the museum shop was closed, entrance was free. I got there just in time to see the "Unorthodox" exhibit the day before it left, and found it raw, powerful, and intriguing. The permanent exhibits are wonderful; I dont think I could find any other place where I could see more antiquities pertaining to Judaica unless I went to Israel. I could have spent all day here, and will definitely be back for another visit.

steven Rosner

It is currently undergoing a major renovation. Only three(3) special-exhibits,are currently opened. Its updated permanent exhibits,it was told by this museums staff,will reopen;sometime this autumn. In recent years,as a repeat visitor to this museum,they have place a significant emphasis on Jewish art;(including to art styles,that Jews have favored,during the past 150 years or so). This museum has also emphasized world-wide Jewish cultural figures,including controversialcounter culturalists"!!

Beatriz Klag

Todo lo q tenga q ver con las raices de las colectividades es importante.Esta es una colectividad,la judia ,q en New York es grande e importante.Vale la pena de interiorisarse.Creo q es el segundo museo de este tipo mas importante del mundo.

Meg Smith

The Jewish Museum was terrific. The permanent collection displays art and historical tidbits dating back centuries, and I found myself mesmerized while absorbing the information. The rotating exhibit currently focuses on modern art, though I heard Gauguin is due in the fall. The museum is perhaps shadowed by its neighbors on Museum Mile, which made for a relatively quiet visit on a Sunday afternoon. Definitely worth a visit if youre looking to soak in some culture that isnt mainstream.

Gomer Aquino

Visited on a Saturday, when entrance is free because of Sabbath. They close many sections of this small museum on this day and all thats left are a few exhibitions, chronicling the history of the Jews from antiquity to the present time. There is a recurring theme of oppression and injustice committed against the Jewish people, but little discussion on the present-day plight of Palestinians. Their Take-Me-Im-Yours exhibition was mildly amusing but looked out of place.

A Private User

I viewed the 2 exhibits: Man Ray and Reinventing Rituals and I highly recommend both. The Man Ray is very informative for historical information and for considering his body of art. Reinventing Ritual examines cultural practices which inform the artists interpretations through a variety of media. Each and every piece is to be carefully considered! Thank you to the museum for both of these exhibits, I had a great experience.

Jorge Angel Infanzon

Si no eres judío no hay mucho que ver, un lugar que presenta mucha arte judía e historias sobre judíos famosos. No toca el tema del holocausto. Al menos el pago por entrar es lo que uno desee

Laura Hymes

I went to visit the Jewish Museum on the Pay-What-You-Wish Thursday Nights between 5-8pm because Im a poor college grad starting my life in the city. Its a great program for those who arent able to pay full admission prices but want to appreciate art! Mel Bochners "Strong Language" exhibit is a colorful and creative exhibit of how our society uses, represents, depicts language. BIG fan.

A Private User

This is not just a cultural museum with a static exhibition - the Jewish museum houses diverse exhibitions from Jewish artists and thinkers. The third floor which gives a primer on Jewish traditions for the uninitiated. Set in a beautiful heritage building, you can while away an afternoon here and really open your mind. Tip: visit on a Saturday when admission is as free as salvation.