Museum of Jewish Heritage
Museum of Jewish Heritage
4.5
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Museum of Jewish Heritage - is committed to the crucial mission of educating diverse visitors about Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust. Anchoring the southernmost tip of Manhattan, the Museum of Jewish Heritage completes the cultural and educational landscape it shares with the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. On view are; The Holocaust: What Hate Can Do featuring over 1,000 artifacts from the Museum’s collection; Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark our first exhibition for kids as young as 9; Survivors: Faces of the Holocaust photographs by Martin Schoeller, and a memorial art installation, Garden of Stones, designed by internationally acclaimed sculptor Andy Goldsworthy. The museum also has a 350-seat theater (Edmond J. Safra Hall), special exhibition galleries, Lox at Café Bergson a kosher cafe, and the Pickman Museum shop which sells Judaica as well as books and other related objects.
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Neighborhood: Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
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- Lexington Ave / 63rd St • 5 min walk
- 5th Ave / 59th St • 6 min walk
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- AZ_MargieMesa, Arizona100 contributionsMust see!Absolutely amazing museum! I didn't take any photos, because I felt like I was on holy ground. The displays are heartbreakingly beautiful. So much information and first-hand testimony. I am not Jewish,but grew up in Western Pa. where many people were called "DPs". I now have a better understanding of what that term truly means. This should be a required visit for all Americans who think it could not happen here.Visited June 2023Written June 21, 2023
- Susan GLongwood, Florida16 contributionsExcellent museum and research center.Really interesting and thought provoking museum. Exhibits are extremely well presented, preserving testimony and stories of survival for future generations. Having recently learned of a family member with Jewish heritage, we asked if they had any records. They directed us to the newly opened Kalikow Jewish Genealogy Center. There, we met with Jordan, a fascinating and extremely helpful geneologist. He was able to show us records pertaining to the family, and unearth connections and records that we had no idea existed! All in all a very interesting and informative afternoon.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 26, 2023
- CareOhLineWinston Salem, North Carolina18 contributionsFree Ticket Thursday!!Great exhibits. Lovely welcoming staff. The cafe was delicious full of Jewish Cuisine you could smell through out most of the museum. Was even better that we went on Thursday after 4pm so our tickets for admission were completely free. Nice view of the Statue of Liberty from the back windows as well.Visited February 2024Traveled with friendsWritten February 23, 2024
- LarsieB1,540 contributionsGreat MuseumThis is an excellent museum, well worth a visit if you are interested in knowing about history and this time period. There are many wonderful pieces that have been curated with lots and lots of information to support these museum pieces. The museum is very inexpensive basically no fee but we made a donation as I strongly believe in supporting museums and history. I would definitely recommend visiting the Museum of Jewish Heritage if you are traveling to New York and have some time (it's down near the Wall Street area and Staten Island ferry etc if planning time in this area of lower Manhattan).Visited March 2024Traveled with familyWritten April 13, 2024
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Mary S
Cleveland Heights, OH40 contributions
Feb 2020
We go for specific exhibits - most recently Auschwitz exhibit. While much of the information was not new to either my husband or myself, the way in which it was presented the history with new insights and better understanding. Many items have never been in the U.S. before, it was moving. It takes 1.5-2 hours to go through. I recommend buying online premium tickets which allow you to come anytime on a specific day between 10-4. Easier when visiting than a specific time block. You can have a lovely lunch if you wish there and browse the hotel museum store. No cost coat check.
Written February 8, 2020
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Mo B
Mechanicsburg, PA162 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Beautiful and very moving memorial to the Holocaust! This museum is so well designed and the experience flows in a very easy to follow order. Definitely get the audio guide. It is included in the price but if you don’t have head phones they will charge $2. If you have an old set of head phones bring them but $2 is worth it . The audio and video stories are heart wrenching. This museum tells the history of what lead up to the Holocaust, the events of the Holocaust, the aftermath of the Holocaust and most importantly you will truly feel the pain caused by the Holocaust. Very thought provoking. Plan to spend at least 3 hours. There are plenty of benches to sit since walking in a museum can get very tiring. The museum is on the water with a view of the Statue of Liberty. There is also a small cafe and book store. Highly recommend!
Written February 19, 2020
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Barry L
Franklin, MI84 contributions
Dec 2019
We visited this museum during a recent trip to New York City, thinking we would have enough time to see it in about an hour, maybe two, and after four hours we stopped to have lunch in their cafe. The major exhibit was about Auschwitz, which was very well done (exceptional), and attended by several groups of local students, with docents, and the other exhibits were also very well done. We'd strongly recommend this museum.
Written January 31, 2020
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biosafety-guy
Andover, MA240 contributions
Feb 2020
Part of the reason for our visit to NY was to see the special exhibit on Auschwitz. It is spread over 3 floors and starts with the early history of the area (1500's). After 2.5 hours we made it to 1941. There is so much to see, read, ingest that after 2.5 hours we were out of time and so plan a return trip to finish. If you want to see it in one day, plan on spending the day here.
Written February 23, 2020
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Belfast, UK3 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Attended here to find that the main part of the museum was closed. On presenting our New York Passes we were advised that we still needed to pay $8 each on top of passes to gain entry despite the pass saying it was free entry with pass. On entering the only available display was a collection of paintings and drawing which despite being good did not provide and knowledge of Jewish heritage whatsoever. Left disappointed having paid to see a display which took less than 20 minutes to look around.
Written March 27, 2022
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RnWP
807 contributions
Oct 2022
Whilst staying in New York we decided to visit the Museum.
We had an excellent meal in the on site cafe. The museum staff were helpful, attentive and most informative about all subject matters. The museum display’s are spread over three floors, the four hours we gave ourselves were nowhere near enough to view and absorb every exhibit, video and story.
Would highly recommend but give yourself plenty of time to view all the exhibits
We had an excellent meal in the on site cafe. The museum staff were helpful, attentive and most informative about all subject matters. The museum display’s are spread over three floors, the four hours we gave ourselves were nowhere near enough to view and absorb every exhibit, video and story.
Would highly recommend but give yourself plenty of time to view all the exhibits
Written October 17, 2022
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LarsieB
Denver, Colorado, USA1,540 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This is an excellent museum, well worth a visit if you are interested in knowing about history and this time period. There are many wonderful pieces that have been curated with lots and lots of information to support these museum pieces. The museum is very inexpensive basically no fee but we made a donation as I strongly believe in supporting museums and history. I would definitely recommend visiting the Museum of Jewish Heritage if you are traveling to New York and have some time (it's down near the Wall Street area and Staten Island ferry etc if planning time in this area of lower Manhattan).
Written April 13, 2024
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TravelLoriW
New York City, NY49 contributions
Jan 2020
This is an excellent museum that educates visitors about Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust. It is one of the largest Holocaust museums in the world. Everyone should be educated on this subject and this is well done. If you are in NYC, this museum is worth a visit.
Written May 5, 2020
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Gary M
2 contributions
Nov 2021
We were the first tourist of the day on 11/12/2021. There was only one room for viewing. It was interesting, but after reading all of the information, we went to an adjoining hall that had pictures of survivors, with the ability to listen to them. Unfortunately none of the receiver seemed to work. All other exhibitions halls were closed, and the video viewing rooms were also closed. When we went down to the front desk they just looked at us and said they were sorry. We traveled 45 minutes one way to see this important historical museum. A family of four that came in to the museum shortly after us were also done in less than a half an hour. This was a total disappointment.
Written November 13, 2021
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Explorer82247
Colorado Springs, CO81 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
Very well done on the Auschwitz exhibit. Very moving and well laid out on the timeline. The pieces on display are remarkable. Amazing they have survived. I am not Jewish but I am grateful those that survived continue to speak out so all generations never forget. The tour took us about 3 hours to go through.
Written January 20, 2020
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Zoom_Gotti
Henderson, NV1,559 contributions
Yes. Park at one of the facilities on 2nd place and when you get to the museum validate it there.
May I leave luggage at entry of museum
bb_mccaw
New York City67 contributions
From the museum website: "Strollers and backpacks must be checked in the coat room." Nothing is said about suitcases. I would advise calling them first, as security and available space would be considerations.
Can we leave luggage at the entry to museum
T Del Monico
New York71 contributions
There is a check room. Not sure how many pieces of luggage they’ll hold for you tho.
michelenj23
Manalapan, NJ8 contributions
Is the museum free for children of survivors?
Is there parking nearby?
How long does it take to get through the museum properly
Thank you.
bb_mccaw
New York City67 contributions
More: This is a Museum experience you cannot rush through, and time depends upon how immersed you wish to be. The first time I was there, I spent two hours, but, I felt rushed. I need to return and do at least another two. 3-4 hours would not be unreasonable.
michelenj23
Manalapan, NJ8 contributions
Is the museum free for children of survivors?
Is there parking nearby?
How long does it take to properly see everything at the museum?
Thank you, & Shana Tova.
T Del Monico
New York71 contributions
Hi - I’m not sure about pricing; check the website. Don’t rely on staff as my experience w/them wasn’t good. As for parking, plenty (free street parking in Battery Park City on Sunday). The exhibit is comprehensive and intense. I would say 4-5 hours but we broke it up between two visits. Shana Tova
Mutant Miscreant
Houston, TX330 contributions
Our 11-years old twins will be with us when we visit NYC. Are the Holocaust related portions of the Museum of Jewish Heritage too intense for 11-year olds?
Marja K
Pickering, Canada46 contributions
No, I don’t think so but you are the better judge of your own children’s character. Plus, have they been exposed to any of the WW2 atrocities yet?
It’s an audio tour so you are basically on your own. It is intense at some points but it is so hard to relate to something that you didn’t experience first hand. There are a number of disturbing photos/short clips as well as interviews by actual Halocaust victims. History can be very disturbing but it’s important that we don’t forget.
Bring your own ear plugs if you have them or you can purchase them for $2.
Does the special exhibit ticket entitle one to view the main collection as well? I wasn't able to finish the last few galleries of the astounding Auschwitz exhibit and would like to return to both finish that and see the rest of the museum.
LS_MJH
New York City, NY
Thank you for visiting and your kind message. The admission ticket for the special exhibition "Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away." includes access to all of the Museum's exhibitions and installations. We look forward to welcoming you back.
ejd
Adelaide, Australia14 contributions
entry cost?
I used the NY Pass, but all the museuns have a free day.
lovinbigcities
Seattle, WA2 contributions
How long is the audio tour?
LS_MJH
New York City, NY
The audio tour is 1.5 hours for the Core Exhibition and 1 hour for additional information and covering other areas of the Museum, for a total of total of 2.5 hours.
lovinbigcities
Seattle, WA2 contributions
How long is the audio tour?
mrw_retired
NY60 contributions
Sorry, I have no idea.
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