Jewish Museum of Florida

Location: 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach

Hours: Tue - Sun 10am - 5pm

Admission:  Adults $6, Senior/Student $5, Family $12, Children under six FREE

Overview

The Jewish Museum of Florida collects, preserves and interprets the Florida Jewish Experience since 1763. Jewish Museum of Florida is in a former synagogue that housed Miami Beach's first congregation. Built in 1936 and on the National Register of Historic Places, the building -- that underwent a two- year restoration of $1.5 million -- boasts Art Deco features, a copper dome, a marble bimah and 80 stained-glass windows.

The museum is much more than a beautiful building. It is a place that mounts and hosts its own and traveling exhibitions; sponsors cultural and educational programs; houses a Collections & Research Center reflecting Florida Jewish history since 1763; and communicates Jewish history, values and issues to Jews and non-Jews alike in an informal manner. It is also a place for Jews of all ages and stripes to discover and reaffirm their rich heritage -- thus helping to strengthen Jewish identity and continuity.

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