The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

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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  • SeattleTravelLover1
    Seattle, Washington287 contributions
    Small but excellent
    The requisite and important Holocaust material was moving but tasteful. Horrible but respectfully presented. We especially appreciated the section devoted to racism in the USA and Tulsa in particular. We even shared our newly learned history with our family who are from Tulsa, and they acknowledged that the schools never taught anything about the "massacre", and only some children ever learned about this evert as a "race riot". Interesting how history is viewed differently among the various participant groups. Small and powerful material with extensive local art rotated regularly. Highly recommended for people of all faiths and cultures.
    Visited February 2020
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 9, 2020
  • Lusion1
    Kansas City, Missouri381 contributions
    I learned a lot
    This was a very informative place. I learned a lot and had no idea that it was as large as it was. Just when I think I was getting to the end there would be more. Along with seeing stories of The Holocaust there was scrolls and various other items. The price was not expensive at all and I very much appreciate the air conditioning when coming in from the heat.
    Visited May 2022
    Written June 10, 2022
  • travelsOK
    Tulsa, Oklahoma317 contributions
    This excellent museum has been enlarged
    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.
    Visited June 2021
    Written June 20, 2021
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Lusion1
Kansas City, MO381 contributions
May 2022
This was a very informative place. I learned a lot and had no idea that it was as large as it was. Just when I think I was getting to the end there would be more. Along with seeing stories of The Holocaust there was scrolls and various other items. The price was not expensive at all and I very much appreciate the air conditioning when coming in from the heat.
Written June 10, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

BonkyConk
Pasco, WA74 contributions
Apr 2022
Allow a couple hours to visit this nice Holocaust museum. Well worth your time! It's nicely done - easy flow - easy access & easy parking.
Written June 2, 2022
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Rose Anonymous
Tokyo, Japan91 contributions
Feb 2022
First Jewish museum I have been too and they have really nice artwork shown. There's some really cool stairs and an exhibit that shows history from that time, which was unique.
Written May 3, 2022
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skudmuffin
19 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
An amazing and extensive look into Jewish history and culture. Definitely accessible to those who aren't of the faith, like me.
Written March 13, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

travelsOK
Tulsa, OK317 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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

jbwhitehouse
Dallas, TX1,834 contributions
Jul 2020
Free through December, 2020. Two floors of the life and life cycle events of Jews as well as sculptures and stain glass windows. Due to Covid19 attendees have their temperature taken and sign a paper regarding their current health.
Written July 24, 2020
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Jeremy W
Tulsa, OK508 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
Words cannot express what I was able to see here. It was beautiful and a pure tribute to Jewish culture and it’s people. I true gem and a must see here in Tulsa!
Written March 8, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

SeattleTravelLover1
Seattle, WA287 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
The requisite and important Holocaust material was moving but tasteful. Horrible but respectfully presented.
We especially appreciated the section devoted to racism in the USA and Tulsa in particular.
We even shared our newly learned history with our family who are from Tulsa, and they acknowledged that the schools never taught anything about the "massacre", and only some children ever learned about this evert as a "race riot".
Interesting how history is viewed differently among the various participant groups.
Small and powerful material with extensive local art rotated regularly.
Highly recommended for people of all faiths and cultures.
Written February 9, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

jwith2003
Tulsa, OK124 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Traveled here to see the stained glass exhibit. I saw the story on the nightly news and had no idea that this museum even existed. Overall wee had a great experience and the artwork is fantastic
Written July 26, 2019
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shelley511972
Tulsa, OK99 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
The museum not only includes amazing Jewish exhibits but has traveling exhibits also. Check their website for more information.
Written November 6, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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