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Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
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Jewish Museum Milwaukee

A Milwaukee museum that shares the history, culture and values of the local Jewish community and explores related social themes.

1360 N Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 · Milwaukee, WI

About Jewish Museum Milwaukee

Based in Milwaukee, this museum keeps archives and mounts exhibits about Jewish life in southeastern Wisconsin, with records reaching back more than a century. Its programming also links that local story to wider questions such as social justice and human rights, and it offers tours, school visits, virtual exhibits and events. Members receive free entry along with other perks.

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