Museum at Eldridge Street

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address:12 Eldridge Street New York, NY 10002 contact:Amy Milford phone:212-219-0302 fax:212-966-4782 website:Museum at Eldridge Street email:

The Museum at Eldridge Street, based in the 1887 National Historic Landmark Eldridge Street Synagogue, presents the culture, history and traditions of the great wave of Jewish immigrants to the Lower East Side drawing parallels with the diverse cultural communities that have settled in America. Tours, exhibits and public and educational programs tell the story of the generations that carried religious and communal customs to a new country and celebrate America’s broad cultural traditions. Hours: Opened Sunday-Thursday, 10am to 5pm Closed Jewish and major national holidays One-hour guided tours begin every half hour until 4pm. Tickets: Adults $10; Students & Seniors (62+) $8; Children 5-18 $6; [under 5 free] Contact Information: Phone Number: 212-219-0302 Concerts, lectures, festivals and school programs are offered throughout the year. Visit www.eldridgestreet.org to learn more. Directions: Located at 12 Eldridge Street between Canal and Divisions Streets. F to East Broadway; B or D to Grand Street; M15 to Canal and Allan Streets; M9 to East Broadway and Market Streets.