Jewish Museum Milwaukee invites our Milwaukee County neighbors to enjoy a Community Free Day at the Museum. For one day only, anyone living in Milwaukee County can visit free of charge and experience our current special exhibit, 48 Jews: Layers of Identity.
Featuring vibrant portraits by artist Abshalom Jac Lahav, 48 Jews explores the many ways Jewish identity is shaped, expressed, inherited, questioned, and reimagined. Through figures from history, culture, politics, art, entertainment, and everyday life, the exhibit invites visitors to consider how identity is never just one thing. It is layered, personal, communal, and always evolving.
Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning with family and friends, Community Free Day is an opportunity to explore Jewish history, culture, and identity right here in Milwaukee.
Event Information
DATE: Sunday, July 19, 2026
TIME: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Jewish Museum Milwaukee
COST: Free for all Milwaukee County residents
* Community Free Day admission does not apply to group tours, ticketed programs, or private events.
What to Expect
Visitors can explore:
48 Jews: Layers of Identity: A colorful, thought-provoking exhibit that asks: What makes identity visible? What remains hidden? How do individual stories connect to larger histories?
Summer Reflection Series: Exploring themes of identity, memory, belonging, mental health, culture, and community, each installation encourages visitors to engage at their own pace. Inspired by our Tribute to Helen Daniels Bader program.
Jewish Museum Milwaukee’s permanent exhibit: Discover stories of immigration, community building, faith, culture, resilience, and civic life through the lens of Wisconsin’s Jewish community.
A welcoming museum experience for all ages: Bring a friend, bring your family, or come on your own. No prior knowledge of Jewish history or culture is needed.
Why We Do This
Jewish Museum Milwaukee is committed to making Jewish history, culture, and identity accessible to the communities we serve. Community Free Day removes the cost of admission so more Milwaukee County residents can experience the Museum, connect with new stories, and see themselves as part of a broader community conversation.
Come spend the day with us — and bring someone who has never been to the Museum before!