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Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

A museum on Independence Mall in Philadelphia that presents American history through the experience of Jewish Americans.

101 South Independence Mall East · Philadelphia, PA

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Price: No admission fee
Good for: History lovers
Rainy afternoons
Public transit nearby: 5th St & Market StBus 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, L1, L1 OWL · 130 ft away
5th St/Independence HallSubway 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, L1, L1 OWL · 170 ft away
Market St & 4th StBus 17, 44, 48, 57, L1, L1 OWL · 300 ft away
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Flying in: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is about 7 miles away.
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About Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is at 101 South Independence Mall East in Philadelphia's historic district. Its exhibits tell American history through the experience of Jewish Americans, and docents lead drop-in overview tours at 11am and 2pm. General admission is currently free, with separate tickets for some special exhibitions, and the museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm. It also has a museum store and a free community day on the second Sunday of each month.

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