Museum at Eldridge Street

Discover the 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue, a breath-taking National Historic Landmark located on New York City's Lower East Side.

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12 Eldridge St (btwn Canal & Division St) New York , NY 10002 United States

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Andrew C

Visited for a private event and is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I quickly walked thru the museum (since bathroom is downstairs, thru the exhibits ) and all history readings seemed very in depth, plus many artifacts !!

Time Out New York

This erstwhile house of worship first opened in 1887 for newly settled Jewish immigrants , but thanks to a tremendous restoration effort, the Museum at Eldridge Street is looking as good as new today. Read more

Jesus Escareno

This synagogue is beautiful. I do recommend taking the tour as you learn some cool facts about the place. Also come on Mondays for donation based entry.

Ting

This beautifully restored Synagogue is located in today's Chinatown, still holding service. Lower east side was what used to be the most crowded Jewish area in 1800s New York. Docent tours available.

Ting

Museum in the basement has interactive features explaining Jewish customs and freedom of religious practice for Jews in America. Free on Mondays but donations welcome.

Elise Poulain

Very interesting. Kiki Smith 's window is spectacular. Free on Mondays from 10-5.Took a tour with Jan Kampel and she was amazing. very charming. Loved the experience.

Rob Kelley

A real architectural surprise in a cramped neighborhood--a lofty soaring restored Jewish Synagogue . Go just for the experience of going from tight sidewalk to the vaulted indoor space. FREE ON MONDAYS

KEN Naarden

A brilliant restoration took place here! The main window is exquisite! Steeped in Tradition. A definite, "Must See?"!!!

Theresa Roldan

Such a beautiful synagogue . Definitely a hidden gem worth visiting

NYC-ARTS

The museum presents the culture, history & traditions of the great wave of Jewish immigrants to the LES, drawing parallels with the diverse cultural communities that have settled in America. Read more

nikki

absolutely stunning and historic interiors. small congregation, open to visitors for family events

HISTORY

This is one of the oldest synagogues in the U.S., first built by Jews from Eastern Europe in 1887. It was designed by architects Peter and Francis William Herter.

Nadia Swan

Loved the tour and all the information that we learned.

Brian

Very impressive renovation - great when the sun shine through the stained glass

vicki kolomensky

gorgeous architecture , definitely worth a visit if you're in the hood

Kate Furman

Come here on Mondays for free tours .

Andrew Furman

Make sure to admire the beautiful ceiling

Kimmie Ohh

Beautiful architecture !

Jacob Shemkovitz

One of the oldest synagogues in the U.S.; first built by Jews from Eastern Europe

Urban Oyster

Look down at the floor in the sanctuary - it is uneven from more than a century of worshippers rocking back and forth on their heels while praying.

Nikki W.

One of New York's best kept secrets.

Yiting Shen

Check out the ceilings with the American stars surrounding David stars :-)

Rachel Kossman

Free admission on Mondays!

Yeanne Halim

Beautiful Yiddish concert

Amy

Check out the new window by Kiki Smith and Deborah Gans from the third-floor women's gallery

Julie Tang

free on Mondays!

Reagan Barbosa

Beautiful architecture/design.

Chris

History, architecture

Vladimira Tsenkova

Monday free tours with Maxie:)

Nedra

Take the tour with a knowledgeable docent

Nikki W.

Eldridge Street Synagogue featured on HBO's Boardwalk Empire last night-- check it out!!

Nikki W.

Check out the new architecture and preservation tour !

Jacob Cohen

Look up cause the skylights are rad.

Aygen

Doğu Avrupa'dan NY'a göçen yahudiler tarafından inşa edilen (1887) ve şu anda Çin mahallesi sınırları içerisinde kalan Eldridge St. Sinagogu NY'un kültürel çeşitliliğini hissetmek için görülmeli ????

Aygen

Ortasında 6 köşeli Davud yıldızı bulunan ve bir gökyüzü atlasını andıran mavi renkli cam vitray Eldridge St. Sinagogu'nun en etkileyici parçası.

Nazan Keyik

Anlamsız...gidilene kadar verilen emek icin yazık

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