Museum Of Jewish Heritage

Experience the Core Exhibition about Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust told through personal stories and possessions. Find special exhibitions that explore aspects of historical events and a deep, evolving heritage. Enjoy public programs that celebrate the richness of Jewish culture and ideas. And while you’re here, find an array of cultural and dining options within walking...

During daylight savings time, the museum stays open until 5pm on Fridays.

Every Wednesday (4pm-8pm) admission to the museum is free.

In Short
Using the six-sided Star of David for inspiration, architect Kevin Roche designed the granite building to echo sixes throughout--from the foyer's hexagonal theater to the...

The Museum of Jewish Heritage, located in Battery Park City in Manhattan, New York CIty, is a living memorial to those who perished in the Holocaust. The Museum honors those who died by celebrating their lives – cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy today. The building,...

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 buildingbdesigned to symbolize the six points of the Star of David and the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
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As a memorial to the Holocaust, this museum contains a core exhibition of more than 2000 historic photographs and 800 historical and cultural artifacts, as well as 24 original documentary films. These exhibits educate people of all ages and backgrounds about the broad tapestry of Jewish life over the past century, before, during, and after the Holocaust. The Museum of Jewish Heritage includes...