American Jewish Museum, Art museum in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, US.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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