The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Ave. at 92nd Street
Manhattan, NY
212-423-3200
The museum explores the development and meaning of Jewish identity and culture over the course of 4,000 years, exhibitions draw on the museum's collection of artwork and ceremonial objects ranging from a 3rd century Roman burial plaque to 20th century sculpture; special exhibitions focus on Jewish history and art
Hours: 11 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Saturday-Wednesday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday. Closed Jewish holidays.
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Admission
$12 (free Saturdays), $10 seniors, $7.50 students, children admitted free
Directions
Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 86th Street; Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4 stopping between 91st and 92nd Streets; M96