Children's Museums
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
📍 2021 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK 74136🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 12–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
Quick Facts
- Type
- Jewish Art Museum
- Focus
- Preserving and promoting Jewish heritage, culture, history and community through art and education
- Main Collections
- Largest Judaica collection in the Southwest; Holocaust Center with refugee artifacts; 5,000 years of Jewish history
- Current Exhibits
- Tchotchke and Growing Up Jewish
- Best For
- All ages
💡 Did You Know?
- Houses the largest Judaica collection in the Southwest, including archaeological artifacts and contemporary fine art
- Features the Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center with Holocaust artifacts and refugee stories as a major exhibit component
- The museum is strategically located in south Tulsa within a cultural cluster, positioned 2.5 miles from Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area, 4.5 miles from Oklahoma Aquarium, 5.6 miles from Gathering Place, and 6 miles from Philbrook Museum of Art
- Offers rotating exhibits focused on local Jewish community history, including the 'Tchotchke' exhibit featuring unique items from the Jewish Tulsa community and the 'Growing Up Jewish' exhibit documenting five generations of one North American Jewish family from 1925 to present
💬 What Visitors Say
- Book a guided tour or ask staff for recommendations on exhibit order - visitors praise the comprehensive Jewish history and culture exhibits, and staff like Charlie are noted as highly informative and helpful in enriching the experience
- Plan to spend 1.5-2 hours for a meaningful visit - reviews highlight the museum as 'small but highly engaging' with masterfully crafted exhibits that reward careful attention rather than rushed touring
- Combine your visit with nearby attractions - the museum is centrally located near Turkey Mountain (2.5 mi), Oklahoma Aquarium (4.5 mi), Gathering Place (5.6 mi), and Philbrook Museum (6 mi), making it ideal for a cultural day trip
- Check museum hours before visiting as it closes for federal holidays and Jewish holidays - one visitor arrived to find it unexpectedly closed, so confirming ahead prevents disappointment
- Don't miss the Holocaust Center and the grounds/park area - visitors describe the experience as 'humbling' and note the beautiful, reverent outdoor space even if time is limited for the indoor exhibits
About The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art
Jewish artifacts & a Holocaust exhibit. Museum with a gallery on art & artifacts related to Jewish history plus a Holocaust exhibit.
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