The Directory

Jewish Museums & Heritage Sites

A growing, community-built directory of Jewish museums, Holocaust memorial museums, and heritage sites across the United States. These are the places that keep Jewish history, art, and memory alive, browse by state and city, and plan a visit.

Alaska

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43 sites and growing.

Looking for a specific museum? Search all 43 listings by name or city.

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Why These Places Matter

From world-renowned institutions to small community collections, Jewish museums and heritage sites preserve the story of Jewish life in America and beyond, its art, its faith, its resilience, and the memory of the Holocaust. They are places to learn, to remember, and to pass the story to the next generation.

Use the directory to browse by state and city, then open any listing for its location, website, and contact details. Hours, admission, and current exhibitions are best confirmed with each museum directly before you visit.

What You'll Find in the Directory

Jewish Museums

Institutions dedicated to Jewish art, history, and culture, from national museums to regional collections telling local stories.

Holocaust Memorial Museums

Places of remembrance and education that honor the victims and survivors of the Shoah and teach its lessons.

Heritage & Historical Sites

Historic synagogues, cultural centers, and collections that preserve the American Jewish experience.

This directory is a free, informational resource. Details vary by institution, and the best way to experience any of these places is to visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Jewish museums are in the JewSA directory?

The directory currently lists 43 Jewish museums, Holocaust memorial museums, and heritage sites across 25 states, and it keeps growing as the community adds and corrects listings.

How do I find a Jewish museum near me?

Browse by state and then by city, or use search to look up a site by name or city. Each listing shows the location, website, and contact details so you can plan your visit.

What kinds of sites are included?

The directory covers Jewish museums dedicated to art, history, and culture, Holocaust memorial museums, and heritage and historical sites such as historic synagogues and cultural centers. Hours, admission, and current exhibitions are best confirmed with each institution directly.

Is the JewSA museums directory free?

Yes. It is a free, community-built informational resource. If a museum or heritage site is missing or out of date, you can suggest an addition or correction.

Missing or Out of Date?

Don't see a museum or heritage site, or spot something that needs fixing? Let us know and we'll add it or update the details. This is a free, informational community directory.

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