The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

Activity Overview

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art is a fascinating museum in Tulsa that showcases Jewish art and artifacts. It features extensive collections of artwork and items related to the history of Jewish people throughout the world, including displays related to Jewish ceremonies, heritage, and the lives of Jewish immigrants. It also contains an informative exhibit related to the Holocaust which contains items that Jewish refugees brought to Oklahoma from Nazi Germany. If your family is interested in learning more about Jewish history, culture, and art, it's a great museum to visit.

Things to Do

• Learn about Jewish history and culture while viewing artwork by famous Jewish artists, archaeological artifacts from the Bronze Age, and ritual objects such as the Torah, wimpels, and Tzedakah boxes.
• Explore the Kaiser Holocaust Exhibition, which teaches visitors about the horrible events related to the Holocaust. It also contains hundreds of artifacts donated by Jewish refugees and Oklahoma veterans who helped to liberate the German concentration camps.
• View exhibits related to the Oklahoma Jewish experience, which focus on immigration and the daily lives of Jewish people in Oklahoma throughout history.

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art Insider Tips

• Check out the museum's calendar to learn about upcoming events such as gallery talks and family-friendly film screenings.
• Take a tour of the museum! You can learn more about their informative docent-led tours here.