American Jewish Museum (Jewish Community Center)

5738 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 [ map ] [ website ]
Phone: 412-521-8011

Description

The American Jewish Museum is the only museum in Western Pennsylvania dedicated to exploring Jewish art, history and culture. The museum operates as an effective forum to support, celebrate and develop the living Jewish arts and artists, as well as a place to educate and learn.

Bringing in the best of contemporary art from throughout the country and promoting progressive regional artists, the museum is an extension of the Jewish Community Center Of Greater Pittsburgh.

Hours of operation

Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Parking

Meetered parking is located under the JCC building, with an enterance on Forbes Avenue.

Bus routes that serve this area

  • 61A - East Pittsburgh - Wilkinsburg
  • 61B - Braddock - Swissvale
  • 61C - McKeesport - Homestead
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