The Jewish Museum

The Jewish Museum was founded in 1904 in the library of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, where it was housed for more than four decades. Located along New York's Museum Mile, this elegant former residence has been the home of the Museum since 1947.

Who We Are

The Jewish Museum is the preeminent museum in the United States devoted to art and Jewish culture. Whether you visit our home in the elegant Warburg mansion on New York City’s Museum Mile, or you explore our offerings online, you will always find something engaging. Through our temporary exhibitions, public programs and our unique collection, which now comprises nearly 30,000 objects ranging from archaeological artifacts to works by today’s most intriguing artists, visitors can journey through time and across continents.

Our Mission

The Jewish Museum is dedicated to the enjoyment, understanding, and preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of the Jewish people through its unparalleled collections and distinguished exhibitions.

Programs

Attend insightful discussions, engaging conversations, and diverse performances inspired by exhibitions and culture at large. Talks and lectures, performances, hands-on art making and more are designed to engage general audiences, families, students and educators, and visitors of all abilities.