More information on Spertus Museum
The Spertus Museum, an extension of the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies, showcases intricately crafted and historic Jewish ceremonial objects, textiles, coins, paintings, and sculpture, tracing 5,000 years of Jewish heritage. Though small in scale, the Zell Holocaust Memorial exhibit is particularly moving; it features a video montage of Holocaust victims with a Chicago connection and a display of related artifacts and documents. The kid-oriented Artifact Center is a re-creation of a Middle Eastern archaeological dig, where children can search for buried treasures (reserved for school groups in the morning, it's open to the public in the afternoon). The Bariff Shop for Judaica carries a large selection of art, books, music, videos, and contemporary and traditional Jewish ceremonial gifts. Allow 1 hour. Note: The museum will be moving into a new, larger building next door in late 2006, so some exhibits may be closed to the public during your visit; call first to check. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
Price
Admission $5 adults; $3 seniors, students, and children; $10 maximum family rate. Free admission FriCredit Cards Accepted
visaDirections
Bus: 3, 4, 6, 145, 147, or 151. Subway/El: Red Line to Harrison, or Brown, Purple, Orange, or Green line to Adams
Parking
Validated parking in nearby lots
Hours
Sun-Wed 10am-5pm; Thurs 10am-7pm; Fri 10am-3pm
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