The entire Museum, including the permanent exhibition and the current special exhibition, Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American, will be open. In addition, hour-long toursfeaturing highlights of both exhibitions will be available at 5:30 pm.
"We're thrilled to be making the Museum and our special exhibition,Chasing Dreams, even more welcoming, inviting, and accessible to visitors of all ages and backgrounds and look forward to welcoming many new friends this summer," says Ivy Barsky, CEO and Gwen Goodman Director.
The Museum Store and Pomegranates Café will also be open through the extended hours and will be serving complimentary baseball-themed snacks and beer.
The National Museum of American Jewish History, located on historic Independence Mall in Philadelphia, brings to life the 350-year history of Jews in America. Tracing the stories of how Jewish immigrants became Jewish Americans, the Museum invites visitors of all backgrounds to share their own stories and reflect on how their histories and identities shape and are shaped by the American experience. An open door for all, NMAJH honors the past and contributes to a better future by sharing the power of imagination and ideas, culture and community, leadership and service, in ways that turn inspiration into action.
The National Museum of American Jewish History is located at 101 South Independence Mall East at the corner of Fifth and Market Streets in Philadelphia. Museum hours are Tuesday to Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm. NMAJH is closed most Mondays, including federal holidays and some Jewish holidays. Museum admission is $12.00 for adults, $11.00 for senior citizens and youth, free for children 12 and under, Museum Members, and active military with ID. On Wednesdays between May 7 and Labor Day, the Museum will stay open until 8:00 pm. Admission after 5:00 PM is pay-what-you-wish. For more information, visit NMAJH.org or call 215.923.3811.
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