American Jewish Museum, Pittsburgh

Name: American Jewish Museum
Address: 5743 Bartlett St Ste 1, Pittsburgh, United States

#86 among attractions in Pittsburgh

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

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The American Jewish Museum, or AJM, is a contemporary Jewish art museum located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A department of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, the museum is located in the Squirrel Hill JCC at the corner Forbes Avenue and Murray Avenue, in the heart of Pittsburgh's historically Jewish neighborhood. The museum was founded in 1998, and though it does not have a permanent collection, it hosts several original and traveling exhibitions each year. The AJM aims to explore contemporary Jewish issues through art and related programs that facilitate intercultural dialogue. ()

Established: 1998 (26 years ago)Coordinates: 40°26'15"N, 79°55'26"W

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5743 Bartlett St Ste 1East End (Squirrel Hill South)Pittsburgh United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation, Frick Park, Kraus Campo.

0.7 miW
Golf
Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park, Pittsburgh
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh's vibrant greens, the Bob O'Connor Golf Course at Schenley Park offers golf enthusiasts and newcomers alike a serene urban retreat. This public golf course, named in honor of the late Pittsburgh Mayor Bob O'Connor, is a verdant oasis...
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Synagogue
Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation, Pittsburgh
12 min walk • The Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation is a significant Jewish synagogue located in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, United States. This house of worship is a cornerstone of the local Jewish community, providing a place for religious services...
1.1 miSE
Park, Bridge
Frick Park, Pittsburgh
28 min walk • Frick Park is the largest municipal park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States covering 644 acres. It is one of Pittsburgh's four historic large parks.
1 miW
Park
Kraus Campo, Pittsburgh
26 min walk • Kraus Campo is a roof garden and landscape design space in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is located on the roof of the Posner Center on the Carnegie Mellon University campus, between the College of Fine Arts building and Posner Hall.
1 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh
27 min walk • The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts is a non-profit community arts campus that offers arts education programs and contemporary art exhibitions in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
1.1 miW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Miller ICA at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh
29 min walk • The Miller ICA at Carnegie Mellon University is the contemporary art gallery of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1 miW
Park, View point
Schenley Park, Pittsburgh
25 min walk • Schenley Park is a large municipal park located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, between the neighborhoods of Oakland, Greenfield, and Squirrel Hill. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district. In 2011, the park was named one of "America's Coolest City Parks" by Travel + Leisure.
1 miSW
Bridge
Greenfield Bridge, Pittsburgh
25 min walk • The Greenfield Bridge, officially known as the Beechwood Boulevard Bridge II, is a steel arch bridge located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. The bridge connects the neighborhoods of Greenfield and Squirrel Hill across the valley known as Four Mile Run which separates them.
0.9 miE
Cemetery
Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh
23 min walk • Homewood Cemetery is a historic urban cemetery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located in Point Breeze and is bordered by Frick Park, the neighborhood of Squirrel Hill, and the smaller Smithfield Cemetery.
0.6 miW
Fountain
Catahecassa Spring, Pittsburgh
17 min walk • The Catahecassa Spring is located at the intersection of E. Circuit Road and Serpentine Drive in Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The spring was built in 1906-1907 and is one of only three remaining springs within the city.
1 miW
Memorial
Westinghouse Memorial, Pittsburgh
26 min walk • The Westinghouse Memorial is a bronze monument located in the U.S. city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It commemorates George Westinghouse, an engineer and inventor of the railway air brake.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to American Jewish Museum?

Nearby attractions include Wightman School, Pittsburgh (12 min walk), Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Congregation, Pittsburgh (12 min walk), Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh (15 min walk), D-Scribe Digital Publishing, Pittsburgh (15 min walk).

How to get to American Jewish Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to American Jewish Museum:

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Fifth Ave At Negley Ave • Lines: 71B (23 min walk)