Four floors of Jewish history. Enjoyed the exhibit on the top floor concerning setting up the Jewish state in 1917. Museum is somewhat overwhelming and after two floors decided to leave and maybe go back the next day.

Our docent started by stating this is not a Jewish museum but rather a museum in American history from a Jewish perspective. Definitely an ah hah moment. And he was right. This made it very inertesing even for a non Jewish person like me. The...More

Kids loved the ablity to record there visit at the end. It was great to see the Jewish history in America. Lovely place.

Interesting museum, very friendly staff. Interesting displays of early Jewish Settlers. I enjoyed the time I spend there, wish I would have gone back the next day.

I enjoyed a lot visiting this place with my family during city tour and enjoyed the heritage of National interest

Just loved learning about the Jewish experience in the formation and development of Philadelphia as well as the nation. The timeline walk through the museum provided a wonderful snapshot of the diversity within the Jewish community as well as their relationships with other communities. I...More

Not being Jewish, I was not in a rush to get to AMJH- wish I had gone sooner. This is first a museum of American History - as seen through the lens of Judaism.

a short visit to a city doesnt give you enough time to spend at each museum, this was the case here. This is a very eautiful building giving space and light to exhibitions. The 1917 exhibition was absolutely fntastic, with superbdescriptions of the major events...More

Captivating 4 hour visit ...in Philly for my sons law school graduation...chose this and the art museum...never made it to the 2nd museum...this is truly the story of American Jewry...great museum gift shop too!I have a new mezuzah to welcome friends into my home!

Very interesting display of artifacts and historical information about Jews in America. Not to be missed.