American Jewish Museum

The American Jewish Museum operates within the Jewish Community Center facility and presents rotating art exhibitions. The space displays works that address questions about identity, faith, and social issues.

The museum began as a gallery space within the community center and gained official museum status in 1998. Since then it has developed as a venue for artistic engagement with Jewish topics and experiences.

The exhibitions explore Jewish traditions and history through contemporary artistic perspectives. Visitors see how current artworks interpret and examine different aspects of Jewish life and experience.

Access is through the community center, which is straightforward to find in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood. Visitors should check ahead about opening times and exhibition phases, as the program changes regularly.

The museum does not maintain a permanent collection but develops each exhibition from scratch and invites traveling shows from other major institutions. This allows visitors to continually discover fresh perspectives on familiar themes.

Location: Pennsylvania

Inception: 1998

Website: http://jccpgh.org/page/ajm

GPS coordinates: 40.43770,-79.92400

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49