The Jewish Museum: A Beacon of Art and Culture
Explore 4,000 years of Jewish culture and art at New York City's Jewish Museum on Museum Mile. A global journey through art, history, and tradition.
Located on Museum Mile in Manhattan, the Jewish Museum is dedicated to art and Jewish culture. Founded in 1904, it holds a vast collection of art, artifacts, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience over 4,000 years.
A brief summary to The Jewish Museum
- 1109 5th Ave &, E 92nd St, New York, Manhattan, NY, 10128, US
- +1212-423-3200
- Visit website
- Monday 11 am-6 pm
- Thursday 11 am-8 pm
- Friday 11 am-6 pm
- Saturday 11 am-6 pm
- Sunday 11 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Visit on Saturdays for free admission, enhancing your experience of Jewish art and culture.
- Check the museum's website for a list of Jewish holidays when admission is also free.
- Take advantage of the discounted parking offered at nearby garages by getting your ticket validated at the museum's admissions desk.
- Coats must be worn or checked; backpacks must be worn on the front or checked. Bags larger than 11” x 14” x 8” must be checked.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Grand Central Terminal, take the 6 subway line uptown to 96th Street. The museum is a short walk south on Fifth Avenue from the station. The fare for the subway is $2.90.
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Taxi
From Times Square, a taxi to the Jewish Museum will cost approximately $17-21 and take about 7 minutes, depending on traffic. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available.
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Walking
From the southern end of Central Park, walk north along Fifth Avenue. The Jewish Museum is located on Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street, on the east side of the street. Walking from Central Park South will take approximately 30-40 minutes.
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