JEWISH MUSEUM MILWAUKEE

MILWAUKEE, WI

The Jewish Museum Milwaukee, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is an educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the history, culture and accomplishments of the Jewish people. The museum was founded in 1988 by a group of dedicated individuals and was initially housed in a small office in Milwaukee’s historic Third Ward. Since then, it has expanded to a larger, 12,000-square-foot facility in the Brady Street neighborhood.

The museum is home to a variety of exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of Jewish life in the Midwest. Visitors can explore the history and accomplishments of Milwaukee’s Jewish community through interactive exhibits, photographs, films, and manuscripts. The museum’s permanent collections include artifacts from the early 20th century, such as clothing, musical instruments, and even a 16th-century Torah.

The Jewish Museum Milwaukee also hosts a variety of events, such as lectures, workshops, and film screenings, that provide insight into the history and culture of the Jewish people. The museum is also a place to celebrate modern Jewish life, hosting events such as an annual Hanukkah party and a Passover Seder. In addition, the museum offers a variety of educational programs for children, such as a “Yiddish Club” and a “Jewish History and Culture Club.”

The Jewish Museum Milwaukee is a vibrant, cultural institution that serves as an important resource for the Milwaukee community. It is a place to learn, appreciate, and celebrate the contributions of the Jewish people to Milwaukee and the world.

JEWISH MUSEUM MILWAUKEE is a History Museum in MILWAUKEE WI. US MID #8405500344

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 29,175,499 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

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Contact JEWISH MUSEUM MILWAUKEE

• telephone: 4143905730
• website: www.jewishmuseummilwaukee.org

MILWAUKEE JEWISH FEDERATION
1360 NORTH PROSPECT AVENUE
MILWAUKEE
WI
53202-3056

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