Jewish Museum of Florida

The Jewish Museum of Florida Miami–FIU delves into the rich history of the Jewish community with a collection of 100,000-plus items. Established in 1995, it is the only museum to provide a comprehensive look into more than 250 years of Jewish history, arts, and culture in Florida.

Located on Washington Avenue in the SoFi area of South Beach, the museum spans 2 historic former synagogues with the Bess Myerson Gallery at the centre. Interesting to note is the second structure was built in 1935 by famed Art Deco architect Henry Hohauser. The striking interiors boast a copper dome, 80 stained glass windows, and a marble bimah.

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Jewish Museum of Florida–FIU highlights

The Jewish Museum of Florida–FIU became part of Florida International University in 2012. The main exhibition, "MOSAIC, Jewish Life in Florida 1763 to Today," originally started as a statewide grassroots effort of collecting objects and oral histories. In 2020, the exhibit expanded to commemorate the museum’s 25th anniversary. Through exhibits, the museum taps into the shared immigrant experience and multicultural society.

The museum presents programming throughout the year, including family activities, workshops, lectures, and enriching experiences, such as the South Beach Jewish Walking Tour and the recent exhibit, "Will Eisner: Comic Creator, Illustrator and Innovator."

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Good to know when visiting Jewish Museum of Florida–FIU

The Jewish Museum of Florida–FIU’s glass-domed Bessie Bistro serves as a third gallery. Named after Bess Myerson, a former Miss America whose parents lived in Miami Beach, the space features personal archives that she donated to the museum.

The museum requires reservations for entry, which you can make online on the museum website. Most people spend around 90 minutes at the museum. There is no public parking at the Jewish Museum of Florida–FIU. Guests can use on-street metered parking or one of the nearby car parks. Visitors who want to grab a bite will find restaurants within walking distance.

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Adress: 301 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 3313, USA

Öppettider: Tuesday–Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm (closed Friday–Sunday)

Telefonnummer: +1 305-672-5044

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