The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
The mission of the SMMJA is to preserve and promote Jewish heritage, culture, history and community through art and education.Through exhibitions and educational programs focusing on Jewish culture, history, religion, and art, the Museum hopes people will come to understand and identify with the Jewish experience. The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art (SMMJA) and its collections have been a part of Tulsa for decades. It began in 1965 when a local synagogue brought a traveling exhibit, “Traditional Ceremonial Art,” from the Jewish Museum in New York to the Tulsa community. It generated great interest in Jewish culture and art, and the following year, the Gershon and Rebecca Fenster Gallery of Jewish Art opened to the public. Sherwin Miller, the first Curator of the Gallery, began collecting Jewish art and artifacts in earnest. In 2000, the Museum was renamed the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art to recognize the achievements and contributions of its first curator.
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Tulsa, OK310 contributions
Jun 2021
The museum recently opened their expanded Holocaust exhibit. It was very good before and now they have raised it to a new level. There are always other exhibits on display. This place is a great place to spend a few hours. Docents are available for a group.
Written June 20, 2021
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Susan R
Floyds Knobs, IN6 contributions
Feb 2015 • Friends
This little museum took us by surprise. I particularly liked its size - not overwhelming yet packed with exhibits. The Jewish Community in Tulsa numbers around 1500 people yet they managed to build this jewel and get it accredited as well. A wonderful mix of art, holocaust memorial section, and a floor focused on Jewish life and rituals. Beautiful ritual objects on display. The museum is connected to the Jewish Community Center so they are engaging the broader community around issues of racism and violence. By all means, add this boutique like museum to your Tulsa itinerary. The entrance fee is a pittance - $5 when we were there.
Written March 18, 2015
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Ronald E
Teaneck, NJ42 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Very nice exhibits and I've been to many Jewish museum. An outstanding pictoral synagogue exhibit. Very good Holocaust exhibit.
Written June 1, 2015
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Steven K
Gainesville, FL65 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
this is at the Tulsa Jewish Comm Center. it is very nice. has a nice history of jewish life in tulsa and oklahoma in general. many artifacts from local donors. there is an excellent Holocaust Museum. very enjoyable.
Written September 19, 2017
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laura_runs262
Irving, TX256 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Most (all?) museums in Tulsa are closed on Mondays (Gilcrease, Philbrook, Woody Guthrie, Historical Society, etc)...but the Sherwin Miller is open! This museum is larger than it looks from the outside, has an amazing permanent collection and some very neat rotating exhibits. Worth a visit!
Written August 31, 2017
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Gregg P
Tulsa, United States2 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
The staff was great, well worth the admission and we only had time to see half of the exhibits. Very touching and was not emotionally prepared for the holocaust exhibit, but as my title states, it's a must see for everyone, maybe the world would have an understanding what the Jewish people have suffered, and how other groups suffered under the banner of racism and never allow that atrocity to happen to a people again.
Written August 26, 2015
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SuperBubbe57
Oklahoma47 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
One of the best Jewish art exhibits in the country. There is also a Holocaust exhibit, and there are a lot of educational exhibits. One of the things I really enjoyed was the displays of various Jewish items from different parts of the world; Persian, African, etc. Check out their website at http://jewishmuseum.net/ Also entrance fees are very reasonable. Keep in mind that the museum is closed on Saturday in observance of the Sabbath.
Written July 29, 2015
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Adam B
Arlington, TX7 contributions
Jul 2015 • Solo
They have several prehistoric items, and pieces from biblical times. They also have several pieces from Jewish cultures from around the world as well as Oklahoma.
Written July 14, 2015
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Laura D
Tulsa, OK8 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Was surprised to find this gem in Tulsa. Was well worth our time and the small admission fee. Permanent collection was impressive. The involvement of the community, especially local school kids was moving. The art contest winners from the middle school grades were insightful beyond their years.
Written May 24, 2015
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shiraz52
Jenks, OK49 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
This is a wonderful small art collection with some rotating exhibits. The historical collection of the Holocaust is quite moving.
Written May 18, 2015
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Not sure, we went as a group and had a special time so we could have a docent guide us. Best check their website.
Written April 30, 2019
There are so many interesting things to see there it's hard to say. A must see in my opinion is the section devoted to the Holocaust. There are historical artifacts and displays of everyday Jewish life. I enjoyed the example synagogue on the second floor.
Written September 24, 2018
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