Admission
Adults – $9.00
Seniors (60+) – $8.00
Students – $6.00
Children (6 and under) – Free
Museum Members – Free
Disabled Visitors*Â – $6.00
Museums for All*Â – $3.00
Active Duty Military*Â – Free
Visit
Reserved tickets are encouraged
*Accepted ID for Person with Disability: Transit System ID Card, Membership Card from a disability organization, Medicare Card if under age 65, Disabled/Accessible Parking Placard issued by State Department of Motor Vehicle, and a valid form of photo ID.
*Accepted ID for Museums for All: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, and a valid form of photo ID. Admission is offered to four individuals per EBT card.
*Accepted ID for Active Duty Military: Common Access Card
For groups
The Jewish Museum Milwaukee is committed to sharing our exhibits with as many people as possible. We welcome group tours, school tours, and even facilitate virtual visits for individuals who can’t make it to the museum in person.
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Holiday Hours
JMM is closed the following dates unless otherwise noted.
Labor Day
Monday, September 2
Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, October 2 (closed at 12PM)
Thursday, October 3
Friday, October 4
Yom Kippur
Friday, October 11 (closed at 12PM)
Sukkot
Wednesday, October 16 (closed at 12PM)
Thursday, October 17
Friday, October 18
Shemini Atzeret
Wednesday, October 23 (closed at 12PM)
Thursday, October 24
Simchat Torah
Friday, October 25
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28
Getting Here
1360 N Prospect Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 390-5730
One of the city’s premiere history and culture museums, Jewish Museum Milwaukee is conveniently located in the Helfaer Community Service Building which also houses the offices of Milwaukee Jewish Federation, immediately north of downtown. The Lower Eastside of Milwaukee is ripe with unique Milwaukee attractions including restaurants, shops, and other cultural institutions.Â
Parking
Parking is available on the street and behind the Helfaer Community Service Building. The parking lot is the first turn on your right after the intersection of Ogden Avenue and Prospect Avenue. Reserved parking can be used on Sundays.
Bus parking available upon request.
For more parking options visit www.parkmilwaukee.com.
Public Transportation
Bublr Bike Station on Prospect & Ogden
Milwaukee County Transit System Bus Route 30
Amtrak trains serve the Milwaukee (MKE) station, 1.9 miles west of the Museum. There are several trains daily between Chicago and Milwaukee.
Accessibility
The Museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Wheelchairs, if needed, are available from the Admissions Desk. Handicapped parking is available in the parking lot. Backpack baby carriers are not permitted in the galleries. Service animals are welcome at the Jewish Museum Milwaukee.
Visitor Tips
Please help us to protect the artifacts on display for generations to come.
Please do not touch any art or artifacts.
Your fingers cause immediate damage, leaving oils and dirt behind.
Food and drink are not allowed in the galleries.
Store coats, backpacks, big bags, and umbrellas.
Coat racks are conveniently available for your use. We will gladly store your back packs or oversized bags at the front desk, which are not allowed in the galleries.
Personal, flash-free photos are usually encouraged.
We welcome photography, without flash or bright light, for personal use. Photo shoots and commercial use require advance approval. (Some exhibitions may have additional limitations.)
Tripods, selfie sticks, and drones are not allowed.
Selfie sticks and autonomous or radio-controlled devices are not permitted anywhere in the Museum. Tripods require special arrangements.