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Jewish Museum Milwaukee is committed to building bridges to diverse groups through shared histories. Examine contemporary issues like social justice and human rights through the lens of Jewish history, culture, art and values.

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explore the archives

EXPLORE THE ARCHIVES

Virtual JMM taps into our permanent archival collection to tell stories in a unique, engaging way and offer insights about the community that are hard to access within our four walls.

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