Every Saturday the Jewish Museum's Fifth Avenue mansion is free, and its fall lineup is strong: Modernity and Opulence spotlights the women designers of Vienna's Wiener Werkstätte, while Sacred Splendor pairs Jewish ritual art with Christian treasures from St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. Smaller focus galleries feature Hannah Altman, Afruz Amighi and Oded Halahmy. If you are doing Museum Mile on a budget, this is an easy, rewarding stop.
What to expect
Enter on Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street with a free timed ticket, then move through the mansion's floors of special exhibitions and the collection show Identity, Culture, and Community. Expect a steady weekend crowd and galleries you can see in an hour or two.
Good to know
- Timed tickets are available online or at the lobby desk.
- The 4, 5 and 6 to 86th Street or the 6 to 96th Street are the closest trains.
- Children 18 and under are always free.
- Pair it with a walk through Central Park across Fifth Avenue.
- The museum is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so Saturday is a prime weekend window.
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Common questions
Is the Jewish Museum free on Saturdays?
Yes. The museum offers free admission every Saturday and on select holidays.
What's on view this fall?
Modernity and Opulence: Women of the Wiener Werkstätte, Sacred Splendor from St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, and several focus galleries.
Do I need a ticket?
Advance timed tickets are available online and onsite in the lobby.
