Center for Jewish History, New York City

Name: Center for Jewish History
Address: 15 W 16th St, New York City, 10011-6301, United States
Telephone: +1 212-294-8301

#547 among attractions in New York City

Museum, History museum

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Center for Jewish History, New York City

Facts and practical information

The Center for Jewish History is a partnership of five Jewish history, scholarship, and art organizations in New York City: American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute New York, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. Together, housed in one location, the partners have separate governing bodies and finances, but collocate resources. The partners' collections make up the biggest repository of Jewish history in the United States. The Center for Jewish History also serves as a centralized place of scholarly research, events, exhibitions, and performances. Located within the Center are the Lillian Goldman Reading Room, Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute and a Collection Management & Conservation Wing. The Center for Jewish History is also an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. ()

Coordinates: 40°44'17"N, 73°59'38"W

Address

15 W 16th StMidtown Manhattan (Union Square)New York City 10011-6301 United States

Contact

+1 212-294-8301

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Day trips

Center for Jewish History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Flatiron Building, Union Square, Metronome, Daryl Roth Theatre.

~1600 ftNE
Landmark triangular 22-story building
Flatiron Building, New York City
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Park, Neighbourhood
Union Square, New York City
6 min walk • Union Square is a vibrant and historically significant neighborhood located in the heart of New York City. Known for its bustling atmosphere and diverse cultural offerings, Union Square is a must-visit destination for any traveler exploring the Big Apple.
~1570 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Metronome, New York City
8 min walk • Metronome is a large public art installation located along the south end of Union Square in New York City.
~1550 ftSE
Theater
Daryl Roth Theatre, New York City
8 min walk • The Daryl Roth Theatre is an off-Broadway performance space at 101 East 15th Street, at the northeast corner of the intersection with Union Square East, near Union Square, Manhattan, New York City.
~1220 ftE
Shopping, Bookshop, Queen Anne architecture
Barnes & Noble, New York City
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Museum, Art museum
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Tibet House US, New York City
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~1430 ftS
Cinema, Nightlife
Cinema Village, New York City
7 min walk • Cinema Village is a movie theater in Greenwich Village, New York. It is the oldest continuously operated cinema in Greenwich Village. It was opened in 1963, housed in a converted firehouse on 12th Street. Since the 1980s, It has been owned by Nick Nicolaou, a Cypriot immigrant who came to the United States at age 12.
~950 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Quad Cinema, New York City
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~1390 ftSE
Skyscraper
Union Square, New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Center for Jewish History open?

Center for Jewish History is open:

Monday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Center for Jewish History?

Nearby attractions include Yeshiva University Museum, New York City (1 min walk), Tibet House, New York City (2 min walk), Tibet House US, New York City (2 min walk), St. Francis Xavier Church, New York City (3 min walk).

How to get to Center for Jewish History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Center for Jewish History:

Metro

14th Street • Lines: <F>, F, Jsq–33, JSQ–33 via HOB (5 min walk)
6th Avenue • Lines: L (5 min walk)

Bus

West 23rd Street & 6th Avenue (9 min walk)
East 23rd Street/Broadway • Lines: M23 Sbs (9 min walk)

Train

New York Penn Station (22 min walk)
Pennsylvania Station (24 min walk)