Last updated: 6/19/2021
Miami Beach, Florida
Address
301 Washington AvenueMiami Beach, FL 33139
phone: 305-672-5044
fax: 305-672-5933
e-mail: sgladsto@fiu.edu
web: jmof.fiu.edu/

Hours

Sunday, Tuesday - Saturday
10 AM - 5 PM
Monday
closed
Closed on Civil and Jewish Holidays

Admissions

Adults $6 Seniors & Students $5 Family $12 School group, per child $2.50 Adults in group of 20 or more $5.00 Museum members FREE; Children under six FREE Saturdays ALL FREE

Museum Type(s)

Art

Staff

Susan Gladstone
phone:
Jacqueline Goldstein
phone:
Nancy D. Cohen
phone:
Howard Horowitz
phone:
Dr. Tudor Parfitt
phone:
Pierre Delerme
phone:
Erica Corsano
phone:
Luna Goldberg
phone:
Description

Housed in two former adjacent synagogues, on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique South Beach Museum restored the beautiful buildings and connected them with a skylighted bistro. The Museum collects, preserves and interprets material evidence of the Florida Jewish experience since at least 1763. Core MOSAIC exhibit and changing history and art exhibits, films, Store. For all ages and backgrounds.

Mission

To communicate the Florida Jewish experience from at least 1763 to the present to Jews, non-Jews, Florida residents and visitors alike; and to examine how Jews form part of a dynamic mosaic of ethnic groups, all seeking to balance the traditions of their heritage with the values and customs of a larger society; explores the richness and diversity of Jewish life and the unique ways in which Florida Jews influence and are influenced by the historic and cultural dynamics of Florida, the nation, and the world; focus on immigration experience of all families, cultural diversity, and discrimination issues of our diverse communities.

History

Evolved from MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida traveling exhibit project (1990-1994); large grass roots statewide collecting effort to document Jewish life in Florida, which was unexplored topic; Museum opened 1995 in restored historic Art Deco former synagogue; 2007 expansion into adjacent restored synagogue (first on Miami Beach); and Bessie Bistro connection opened 2008. AAM Accredited and internationally acclaimed.

Artifact Collections

The core exhibit, MOSAIC: Jewish Life in Florida, is a joyous celebration of family, community, culture and commerce. The stories are personal, yet universal -- the immigrant experience of struggle, survival and success. The memories define the Jewish people and help continue the traditions, while furthering the understanding and tolerance among diverse ethnicities. In addition to the core exhibit, the Museum mounts exhibits that change three times each year, some original and some traveling exhibitions -- always with a Florida connection.

Research Collections

The Collections and Research Center includes photos, documents and oral histories from hundreds of families throughout Florida.

Educational Programs

Cultural and educational public programs complement each temporary exhibit theme and visitors enjoy several films, a timeline of Jewish history, interactive computers, and the Museum store.

Governance

University

Library
Access: General Public
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

Yes

Tiles -- quarterly newsletter
Services
Gift Shop
ADA

The entire facility is ADA accessible.

Wheelchair Accessible
Restrooms
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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MUSEUM CONFERENCES

Museum Trustee Association Spring Forum 2024

April 10 - 14, 2024

Atlanta, Georgia

Texas Association of Museums 2024 Lubock Annual Conference

April 14 - 17, 2024

Lubbock, Texas

2024 Colorado-Wyoming ANNUAL MEETING

May 1 - 4, 2024

Worland, Wyoming

West Virginia Association of Museums 2024 Conference

June 6 - 8, 2024

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

RECENT UPDATES

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03/07 ConservArt Inc.

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Museum Associations

03/07 South Carolina Federation of Museums

Columbia, South Carolina