Location 1975 (1975) Public transit access Spring Garden station | Phone +1 215-627-6747 | |
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Website www.rodephshalom.org/pmja/ Address 615 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA Hours Open today · 10AM–4PMThursday10AM–4PMFriday10AM–2PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedMonday10AM–4PMTuesday10AM–4PMWednesday10AM–4PMSuggest an edit Similar Congregation Rodeph Shalom, New Hall Military Museum, Yeshiva University Museum, Dickinson Square Park, American Swedish Historical | ||
The Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art, founded in 1975, located within historic Congregation Rodeph Shalom, is dedicated to exhibiting contemporary art that illuminates the Jewish experience. The museum has organized solo and group exhibitions of work in many mediums by artists of diverse backgrounds.
In addition to its special-exhibit gallery, the Museum features a permanent collection of important works by accomplished artists including William Anastasi, Chaim Gross, Tobi Kahn, Joan Snyder, Shelley Spector, Boaz Vaadia and Roman Vishniac.
Showcased in the Thalheimer Entrance Foyer of the synagogue on Broad Street is the museum's Leon J. and Julia S. Obermayer Collection of Jewish Ritual Art.
The museum's entrance and parking are on Mt. Vernon Street. The museum's hours, subject to change, are Monday through Thursday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; and Sunday 10:00 am to noon.