It used to be an emotionally draining experience to visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage, which dealss in explicit fashion with the Holocaust. But thanks to a recent overhaul of its core exhibit, the museum today focuses far more on the personal stories of those whose lives were upended (or ended altogether) by the Holocaust, including hopeful stories of those who survived, often against all odds. They do so with thousands of personal accounts, never-before seen photos, compelling video interviews with survivors, and striking artifacts, everything from a bread-loaf sized suitcase one family of four escaped to freedom with, to, chillingly, an annotated edition of Mein Kampf that belonged to Heinrich Himmler. A new-in-2023 exhibit “The Danish Escape” is suitable for children 9 and up, as it tells the largely positive story of how the Danes saved much of their Jewish population. The core exhibit is best for those over age 13.
New York City
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New York City› Attraction
Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
36 Battery Place (at 1st Place), Battery Park City
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Neighborhood
Financial District
Hours
Sun, Wed, and Fri 10am‒5pm; Thurs 4–8pm
Transportation
Subway: 4, 5 to Bowling Green
Phone
646/437-4200
Prices
Admission $18 adults, $12 seniors, $10 students, free for children 12 and under and for everyone Wed 4–8pm
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Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust
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36 Battery Place New York CityNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.