I enjoyed the museum. The exhibit of the permanent collection artifacts was great. I especially liked the hanukkah lamp collection, the Taxonomy exhibit and all of the artwork. The Benguit (sp.) collection of ancient artifacts was also very interesting
Nice museum! Currently only the 3rd floor is open, therefore I didn t spend as much time there as I thought I could.
But great is that you can reserve your entry time slot for free and enjoy the museum.
Saw Freud's Daughter, Louise Bourgeois here and it was excellent. The curatorial commentary was insightful and the show was well presented. And the museum itself is quite lovely.
Honestly, this was a little disappointing. I felt that the traveling exhibit was not my cup of tea. The other museum pieces were similar to what I've seen in larger synagogues. There are a few masterpieces, however, that don't disappoint, and for that reason, a four star rating is justified.
Relatively small museum where you can see everything in about an hour. Free admission on Saturdays! Interesting pieces that span time, were salvaged from the war, and new work by contemporary artists like Hadar Gad.
First time going to this museum and it was a great experience! It's a nice 3 floors with different themes. 1st floor is photography, 2nd floor is the exhibit of Freuds daughter Louise Bourgeois, and the 3rd floor is dedicated to Jewish heritage which was very interesting to see and learn. Very nice museum and it's free on Saturdays. Staff is really welcoming and courteous as you come inside.
Though only the 2nd and 3rd floors are currently open to the public, now is a perfect time to visit this cultural treasure because the crowds are very less. They have amassed an amazing collection of art and objects of daily life. A must-visit for tourists and locals alike.
The Louise Bourgeois exhibit was DARK. I had no idea how toutured that poor woman was. Definitely worth going to but was ALOT to take in.
The Jewish Museum has reopened but you need to make a reservation in advance. Go to their website and reserve a day and a time. It s very easy to arrange and well worth it. When we were there, we felt as if we were the only invited guests at the museum. While their Russ and Daughters restaurant is presently closed, all the exhibits and their gift shop are open to the public.
The photography exhibit was rather mundane. Many of the photos look like they should have been on The Cutting Room floor. Hardly inspiring. I'm sure you could do better
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