Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, Holocaust memorial museum in Battery Park City, Manhattan, US
The Museum of Jewish Heritage spans six floors in a hexagonal structure with a pyramid-shaped roof at 36 Battery Place in Lower Manhattan.
Since its opening in 1997, the museum has collected over 30,000 artifacts documenting Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust period.
The museum presents rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and personal testimonies that document the richness of Jewish heritage through multiple generations.
Visitors can explore the museum Wednesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Thursday evenings and early closure on Fridays at 3:00 PM.
The museum building features six sides and a pointed roof, representing the six million Jews who perished during the Holocaust.
Location: Manhattan
Address: 36 Battery Pl, New York, NY 10280
Phone: +(646)4374202
Website: https://mjhnyc.org
GPS coordinates: 40.70625,-74.01878
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:33
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