Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

Student discount! This is a lovely museum. Small, but not so small it isn't worth the trip. Will definitely spend at least two hours looking through the extensive exhibits. Lovely Judaica for sale and extensive history of international and Tulsa Jews!

Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art is fascinating! Most of the artwork on display when I visited was modern. I saw many works that depicted scenes from the Old Testament. The museum is located on the Zarrow Campus of the Jewish Federation of Tulsa in November 2004. They have discounts for seniors and children. The Sherwin Miller Museum houses the largest collection of Jewish art in the Southwestern United States according to Wikipedia. It includes a major Holocaust exhibit that I found quite . "The Herman & Kate Kaiser Holocaust Collection focuses on survivors who came to live in Oklahoma and those Oklahomans helped to liberate the Nazi concentration camps. The museum's permanent collection consists of more than 16,000 pieces, including items of archaeological and ritual significance, ethnographic costumes, synagogue textiles, historical documents, and fine art."

What a wonderful museum. The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art is a place where Jewish art, history, culture and identity collide. Boasting the largest collection of Judaica in the southwest, the SMMJA offers a glimpse into the history and traditions of the Jewish people. (Quoted from the Museum's website). The circulation of exhibits, the community involvement, public projects, educational resources, research opportunities and outreach; set the Sherwin Miller Museum apart as a museum and cultural center. The Sherwin Miller Museum provides the Tulsa community with a unique and beautiful collection of Judaica. The museum's permanent collection is divided into two parts. The first on the lower level is the Kaiser Holocaust Exhibition which traces the events that lead to, happened during, and in the aftermath of the Second World War in relation to the ill-treatment of Jews, Slavs, Romani, and the "other" in Europe. If you are worried about bringing small children into this gallery, please put those thoughts aside. The gallery has been designed to accommodate learners and patrons of all ages. To ensure the learning experience that you want, please contact a docent or staff member to help you navigate the gallery space. A recent addition to the Holocaust gallery has been the installation of Michael Kingin's Anne Frank photocollage series. A truly remarkable collection of images. The second part, located in the upstairs portion of the museum, holds objects and art representing the Jewish life cycle narrative. Objects used in worship, prayer, birth ceremonies, weddings, feast days and mourning customs are all present and are accompanied by thoughtful text panels. One of my personal favorites located in this gallery is the collection of diaspora objects and clothing from around the world. Also located in the upstairs gallery is the mezzanine miniature gallery and a larger gallery space located at the back of the building. This is where traveling and in-house exhibitions (or, non-permanent exhibitions) are displayed. The Museum strives - and succeeds - in presenting both modern, historically relevant, and community focused art exhibitions. Whether you are a long-time or first-time visitor, no matter when you visit, there is always something new and exciting to see.I could not be more proud of this growing Tulsa treasure, and I am excited for the future of SMMJA.

This is a truly excellent museum that provides a lot of exposure to Jewish Art, culture, and faith. Others have reviewed it far more eloquently and extensively than I will, but please believe me when I say that it is more than worth the small cost of admission and every word the others have said is true. I spent a little more than one hour here but could have easily stayed twice as long. It's a good sized museum with a nice variety of exhibits shown, but not so large that you can't get the full experience during a short visit.

The admission price is relatively low compared to other museums, but the size of the museum is also on the smaller end. Not the top choice of activities for Tulsa, but nonetheless interesting and informative.

This museum is incredible. If you have any interest in Biblical life and history, you need to visit this wonderful place. I am a Jewish man and going through the Holocaust exhibit is a very emotional experience. You can explore the reality of Jewish life before, during and after the Hitler reign. There is a large amount of photographs along with documents to look through that will awaken your emotions. Keep in mind the Holocaust was not just about the Jews that were killed. It was Christians, sick people, handicapped people, along with anyone that disagreed with the Third Reich. Even if you are not into this kind of history, this museum has something for you. When you go upstairs you will see some of the most beautiful Jewish Gowns, Torah Scrolls, Menorahs, and other artifacts in existence. There is a temporary art exhibit that is different all of the time. Just as with any art, some will be to your liking and some may not. This trip was great. They have an exhibition about Jewish people that are in the comic book industry. Some of the pictures are included in this post. If you have questions there are always knowledgeable people there to ask. Every time we have been here the staff has been awesome. If you live in the Tulsa area or are just visiting like we are, you are missing out if you don't visit this place. If you visit once you are sure to return.It doesn't matter if you only have a couple of hours or want to spend the entire day, this is a must see.