Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Milwaukee

#87 among attractions in Milwaukee

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum, Spiritual

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Jewish Museum Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. The Jewish Museum Milwaukee's mission is to preserve and present the Jewish experience through the lens of Greater Milwaukee, and to celebrate the continuum of Jewish heritage and culture. The archives, exhibitions, programs and publications inspire public appreciation for the diversity of Jewish life in a local and global historic context. ()

Established: 2008 (16 years ago)Coordinates: 43°2'53"N, 87°53'42"W

Address

1360 N Prospect AveLower East SideMilwaukee 53202-3056 United States

Contact

+1 414-390-5730

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Jewish Museum Milwaukee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Milwaukee Art Museum, Betty Brinn Children's Museum, St. Hedwig's, Green Gallery.

0.6 miS
A-list art in an architectural landmark
Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee
15 min walk • The Milwaukee Art Museum, an architectural landmark and cultural beacon in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to the arts. This striking museum, known for its expansive collection and innovative design, draws visitors from around the...
0.7 miS
Museum, Children's museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum, Milwaukee
18 min walk • The Betty Brinn Children's Museum is a non-profit children's museum located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
0.4 miN
Church
St. Hedwig's, Milwaukee
10 min walk • St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church, is a Roman Catholic parish located at 1702 N. Humboldt Ave. on Milwaukee, Wisconsin's East Side at the center of the East Brady Street Historic District, in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee.
~660 ftN
Museum, Art gallery
Green Gallery, Milwaukee
4 min walk • The Green Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The gallery was founded by John Riepenhoff in the attic of his apartment in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood in 2003.
0.6 miS
Bridge
Reiman Bridge, Milwaukee
16 min walk • The Reiman Pedestrian Bridge is a cable-stayed footbridge in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin that spans Lincoln Memorial Drive. It connects the Milwaukee Art Museum on the lakeshore to the east side of the downtown's central business district by way of O'Donnell Park, a multi-use park complex.
0.4 miW
Church, Spiritual
Summerfield United Methodist Church, Milwaukee
11 min walk • Summerfield United Methodist Church is located in the historic Juneautown neighborhood of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Part of the United Methodist Church, Summerfield has established several community missions and promotes social justice.
0.6 miSW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, Milwaukee
16 min walk • The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is the episcopal see of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The building itself is in German Renaissance Revival style, built in 1847, with changes after several fires.
0.9 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Marcus Center, Milwaukee
24 min walk • The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It serves as the home of the Florentine Opera, Milwaukee Ballet, First Stage Children's Theater and other local arts organizations, and was also the home of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra from 1969 until 2020.
~690 ftSW
Park
Burns Commons, Milwaukee
4 min walk • Burns Commons is a park in the Milwaukee County Parks system. It is located on the East Side of the city, bound by Franklin Pl. Prospect Ave. and Ogden Ave. It is split into two sections by Knapp Street.
0.5 miE
Sailing, Marina
McKinley Marina, Milwaukee
14 min walk • The McKinley Marina is a public marina in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan. Run by Milwaukee County, the facility is just north of Veteran's Park, at the north end of the Milwaukee harbor breakwater. The marina is open from May 1 to October 31.
0.7 miSW
Park, Sacred and religious sites, Playground
Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee
17 min walk • Cathedral Square Park is a small urban Milwaukee County Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, located to the west of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. The park only takes the name of the nearby cathedral, with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee holding no ownership of the site.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jewish Museum Milwaukee open?

Jewish Museum Milwaukee is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Jewish Museum Milwaukee?

Nearby attractions include Shank Hall, Milwaukee (2 min walk), First Church of Christ, Milwaukee (3 min walk), Green Gallery, Milwaukee (4 min walk), Burns Commons, Milwaukee (4 min walk).

How to get to Jewish Museum Milwaukee by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewish Museum Milwaukee:

Tram

Burns Commons • Lines: M (2 min walk)
Ogden at Astor • Lines: M (7 min walk)

Train

Milwaukee (38 min walk)

Bus

Milwaukee Greyhound Station (38 min walk)