Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, Berkeley

#44 among attractions in Berkeley

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The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life, formerly known as the Judah L. Magnes Museum from 1961 until its reopening in 2012, is a museum of Jewish history, art, and culture in Berkeley, California. The museum, which was founded in 1961 by Seymour and Rebecca Fromer, is named for Jewish activist Rabbi Judah L. Magnes, a native of Oakland and co-founder of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life houses more than 30,000 Jewish artifacts and manuscripts, which is the third largest collection of its kind in the United States. ()

Established: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 37°51'33"N, 122°14'53"W

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2911 Russell StNorth Hills (Claremont Elmwood)Berkeley United States

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+1 510 6432526

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Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Telegraph Avenue, California Memorial Stadium, Greek Theatre, People's Park.

0.8 miNW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley
21 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Berkeley, California, Telegraph Avenue is a cultural and commercial lifeline that captures the unique spirit of this eclectic city. Stretching south from the edge of the University of California, Berkeley campus, Telegraph Avenue is not...
0.8 miN
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley
22 min walk • California Memorial Stadium also known as FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium, and simply and commonly known as Memorial Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California.
1.1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Amphitheatre
Greek Theatre, Berkeley
27 min walk • The William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, known locally as simply the Greek Theatre, is an 8,500-seat amphitheater owned and operated by the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California, USA.
0.7 miNW
Park
People's Park, Berkeley
18 min walk • People's Park in Berkeley, California is a park located just east of Telegraph Avenue, bounded by Haste and Bowditch Streets, and Dwight Way, near the University of California, Berkeley.
1.1 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
White Horse Inn, Oakland
29 min walk • The White Horse Inn is a gay bar located at 6551 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland's Bushrod Park neighborhood. It officially opened in 1933 but is rumored to have operated as a gay speakeasy since before the end of Prohibition.
1 miNW
Bridge
Sather Gate, Berkeley
26 min walk • Sather Gate is a prominent landmark separating Sproul Plaza from the bridge over Strawberry Creek, leading to the center of the University of California, Berkeley campus. The gate was donated by Jane K.
0.9 miNW
Universities and schools
University of California, Berkeley
24 min walk • The University of California, Berkeley is a public land-grant research university in Berkeley, California. Established in 1868 as the University of California, it is the state's first land-grant university and the first campus of the University of California system.
~1600 ftNW
Theater, Church, Concerts and shows
Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley
8 min walk • The Julia Morgan Theater, located in the former St. John's Presbyterian Church, is a historic building in Berkeley, California designed by architect Julia Morgan.
0.7 miN
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Thorsen House, Berkeley
19 min walk • The William R. Thorsen House, often referred to as the Thorsen House, is a historic residence in Berkeley, California.
0.6 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Romanesque architecture
First Church of Christ, Berkeley
17 min walk • First Church of Christ, Scientist, Berkeley, now also known as Christian Science Society, Berkeley, is a Christian Science church, located at 2619 Dwight Way at Bowditch Street across the street from People's Park, in Berkeley, in Alameda County, California.
1 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Hotel
Berkeley City Club, Berkeley
26 min walk • The Berkeley City Club was commissioned as the club house of the Berkeley Women's City Club organized in Berkeley, California in 1927 to contribute to social, civic, and cultural progress.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life?

Nearby attractions include Berkeley Playhouse, Berkeley (8 min walk), Berkeley School of Theology, Berkeley (16 min walk), First Church of Christ, Berkeley (17 min walk), Piedmont Avenue, Berkeley (17 min walk).

How to get to Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life by public transport?

The nearest stations to Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life:

Bus

Ashby Avenue & Pine Avenue • Lines: 80 (3 min walk)
Claremont Boulevard & Garber Street • Lines: 79 (5 min walk)

Metro

Rockridge • Lines: Yellow (26 min walk)
Downtown Berkeley • Lines: Orange, Red (35 min walk)