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National Museum of American Jewish History

Member Rating: * 1.0 | Rate It
  • Address: 55 N. 5th St., Old City, Philadelphia, PA | Map It
  • Phone: 215/923-3811
  • www.nmajh.org

Fodor's Review:

Established in 1976, this small museum is the only one in the nation dedicated exclusively to collecting, preserving, and interpreting artifacts pertaining to the American Jewish experience. The museum currently shares a building with Mikveh Israel.

  • Cost: Free
  • Open: Mon.-Thurs. 10-5, Fri. 10-3, Sun. noon-5

Member Reviews & Ratings:

Was for all practical purposes closed

Posted by bachslunch from US on 10/19/08
This was pretty much closed, with its artifacts in storage in preparation for a move. What little there was on display was worthless. Simply not worth the time at present.

Experience: 1.0 Ease: 1.0 Value: 1.0 Don't Miss: 1.0 RATING: 1.0

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