Yeshiva University Museum Museum
Museum of Jewish art and history at Yeshiva University
A New York museum specialising in Jewish art, ritual objects and historical exhibitions; visitors attend curated shows, lectures and view collections tied to Jewish life and scholarship.
Yeshiva University Museum at a Glance#
Address: 15 W 16th St (part of Center for Jewish History), New York, NY 10011, United States
Website: https://www.yumuseum.org
Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mondays (confirm for holidays and special events)
Admission: Adults $8-$12 (special exhibition pricing may vary); some events ticketed separately
About Yeshiva University Museum#
The Yeshiva University Museum is a university-affiliated museum in New York that focuses on Jewish art, ceremonial objects and cultural history.
Founded as the museum arm of Yeshiva University, it has developed collections of ceremonial objects, textiles, prints and works on paper that document Jewish life and visual culture. Over time it has exhibited both historical artifacts and contemporary artists working with Jewish themes.
The museum is based in New York City and works closely with academic and cultural institutions in the city for exhibitions and research collaborations.
- Institutional affiliation: Operates as a museum affiliated with Yeshiva University and participates in research, loans, and traveling exhibitions within the Jewish studies and Judaica communities.
How to Get to Yeshiva University Museum#
The museum is located in Manhattan’s Chelsea/Union Square area. From Penn Station it’s a 20-25 minute walk or a short subway ride (take the 1/2/3 to 14th Street-Penn Station then walk east, or take the R/W to 14th Street). Numerous crosstown buses and local subway lines stop nearby.
Tips for Visiting Yeshiva University Museum#
- Check the museum's exhibition calendar before visiting - rotating shows often feature rare manuscripts or Judaica rarely shown elsewhere.
- The museum is small; allow 1-2 hours for a thorough visit and time for archival displays.
- Combine a visit with a walk through the nearby Washington Heights neighborhood for historical context on the communities represented.
Best Time to Visit Yeshiva University Museum#
Indoors year-round; best visited when special exhibitions are on view.
Weather & Climate near Yeshiva University Museum#
Yeshiva University Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1217 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -4° - 4° | -5° | 96 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 5° | -3° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 10° | 2° | 107 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 6° - 16° | 11° | 105 mm | - | - | 4.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 11° - 22° | 16° | 113 mm | - | - | 4.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 16° - 26° | 21° | 94 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 29° | 24° | 116 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 19° - 28° | 24° | 110 mm | - | - | 3.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 15° - 24° | 20° | 104 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 9° - 18° | 14° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 106 mm | - | - | 4.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -1° - 7° | -1° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
