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Jewish Children’s Museum

792 Eastern Parkway · Brooklyn, New York City

Hands-on galleries introduce children to Jewish traditions, stories and everyday practices.

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Exterior of the Jewish Children’s Museum at Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue, photographed in 2008
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NYFE Summary

The museum grew out of a children’s expo held at the Javits Center in 1986. Its organizers wanted a place where families could explore Jewish history and customs throughout the year. The exhibits are designed for children of all faiths and backgrounds.

Children can climb on a giant loaf of bread and shop with small carts in a pretend kosher supermarket. A model village introduces the cycle of Jewish holidays. Other galleries use biblical stories, maps and activities to explain traditions and Jewish life around the world.

NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.

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Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.

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