The National Museum of American Jewish History

The National Museum of American Jewish History documents the artifacts depicting the American Jewish experience. The Museum has a collection of more than 10,000 artifacts and chronically interprets the Jewish history. The collection includes various historic documents, clothing, art objects and ritual objects. The Museum attracts more than 40,000 visitors every year. Majority of the crowd is Jewish from every corner of the world.

This great Museum first opened its doors to the public in 1976, 4th of July. The National Museum of American Jewish History is also known as the "Synagogue of the American Revolution". The Museum organizes various programs like readings, storytelling, lectures, film series and concerts following the exhibitions.

The Museum is also constructing a brand new 100,000 sq. foot building which is scheduled to open in 2010.

Location: 55 North 5th Street. Philadelphia.

The Museum is open on: Monday-Thursday: 10am-5pm; Friday: 10am-3pm; Sunday: noon-5pm.

Admission fees:

Adults: $4, Seniors, Students and children of 6 and above: $3.

Tourist Information: Self guiding for exhibits. Gallery guides charge no extra fee for answering your queries during the gallery tours.

Group tours: If you wish to visit the Museum in group you need to call in advance to book your personalized tours.

For more info on the National Museum of American Jewish History Philadelphia, visit the official website http://www.nmajh.org

Hotels near the National Museum of American Jewish History

Holiday Inn Philadelphia-Historic District: 0.1mile from the Museum

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Omni Hotel Independence Park: 0.22miles from the Museum

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Sheraton Society Hill Hotel: 0.5miles from Museum

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Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City:0.5miles from NMAJH

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Loews Philadelphia Hotel: 0.6miles from Museum

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Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center: 0.7 miles from Museum

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All above hotels are just a few blocks away from the National Museum of American Jewish History.

These hotels in Philadelphia provide the best services and facilities to their honored guests. Stay at any of these hotels and enjoy the most relaxing and yet exciting vacation in Philadelphia.