museum in New York City, displaying art and objects of Jewish culture (Judaism) from the past 4,000 years.

The Jewish Museum was founded in 1904 with only 26 pieces and was originally located in the library of the Jewish Theological Seminary (Jewish Theological Seminary of America). In 1946 the museum moved to the Felix Warburg mansion (see Warburg family) located on New York City's “Museum Mile.” The Jewish Museum is one of the foremost museums of its kind. Its permanent collection contains tens of thousands of unique objects, ranging from ancient cultural artifacts to artwork by contemporary Jewish artists, organized in a comprehensive overview of the Jewish experience. The museum's primary permanent exhibit, “Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey,” explores two fundamental themes: how Judaism has thrived for four millennia and the roots of the Jewish identity. The exhibit emphasizes the evolution of Jewish traditions, the influence and impact of Judaism on other cultures, and the significance of historical events to Jewish life. In addition to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum sponsors a number of lectures, performances, and film screenings.