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Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History

Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is a museum in Philadelphia, PA, part of the Philadelphia guide. Cost: free.

101 South Independence Mall East · Philadelphia, PA

Why you should go…

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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