Museum History

The premises of the Jewish Museum in Miami Beach consists of two connected buildings of historical value. Both buildings were originally synagogues.

The first building was built in 1936 in the then popular Art Deco style with all the characteristic features of that time - it is decorated with a large dome made of copper, a precious marble slab, rounded arches and shapes. As many as 80 stained glass windows adorn the Jewish Museum of Florida. Now it is entered in the Register of Historic Sites and Heritage.

The second branch, built nearby, was the first synagogue in the metropolis. The building was designed by architect Fraser Rose and was built in 1929. The location on Washington Avenue was chosen because most of the Jewish population of the time was concentrated in southern Miami Beach. At the beginning of the two thousandth building was purchased, and by 2007 it was expanded and restored to the Jewish Museum of Florida . At the main level of which there is now an exhibition gallery of about 200 square meters and is used for special programs and events.

Features of the Jewish Museum of Florida – what awaits visitors

The main pride of the synagogue is a mosaic exposition showing how Jews lived in Florida since 1763. It includes over 500 photographs of the present and the very first cameras, as well as amazing artifacts.

A large number of relics and things, some of which belonged to great people, family photographs and immigration documents - all this is filled with such indescribable historical energy that will inspire and surprise you!

A large place in the Jewish Museum is devoted to objects of art, as well as documents, letters and photographs devoted to the great wars. All this proves that American history cannot be imagined without the participation of the Jewish people.

The museum's collection includes about one hundred thousand objects and exhibits, documents and photographs related to the Jewish people who lived and live in Florida. This is a great place to get acquainted with culture and heritage - for all history buffs.

Jewish museum of Florida is an original place. All tourists and residents of the city are waiting for impressions that they want to share. You can come here at least every day, and each time there will be some new interesting information that you didn’t get to on your last visit!

Also in The Florida Jewish Museum hosts excursions, often organizing all kinds of exhibitions on Jewish art, rituals and traditions. All these customs have been preserved for centuries and have not lost their value, purpose or features.

And also the Jewish Museum It offers a collection of historical and contemporary films that describe the history of various Jewish communities.

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