Photo: eldridgestreet.org
A restored 1887 synagogue on the Lower East Side with a stunning stained-glass window, where tours tell immigrant stories of the neighborhood. Kids under 5 are free and there are pay-what-you-wish days.
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| Monday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | — |
| Sunday | 10 AM – 5 PM |
Closed Saturdays
Adults $15; kids 5-17 $8; under 5 free; pay what you wish Mondays & Fridays
Open Mon–Fri, Sun. Pick a date to add it to your plans.
Ages 5–17.
Adults $15; kids 5-17 $8; under 5 free; pay what you wish Mondays & Fridays
Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM · Monday: 10 AM–5 PM · Tuesday: 10 AM–5 PM · Wednesday: 10 AM–5 PM · Thursday: 10 AM–5 PM · Friday: 10 AM–5 PM. Closed Saturdays
12 Eldridge St, 10002, in the Lower East Side, Manhattan.
Yes. Museum at Eldridge Street is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Tickets are handled by Museum at Eldridge Street: eldridgestreet.org, or call (212) 219-0302.
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