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Museum at Eldridge Street

12 Eldridge Street, Between Canal and Division Streets, New York City, NY 10002 (Formerly Eldridge Street Synagogue)
212.219.0888
Ranked #58 of 707 attractions in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Museums
Traveller Description: The Museum at Eldridge Street based in the National Historic Landmark Eldridge Street Synagogue, presents the culture, history and traditions of... more »
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Columbus
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Surprisingly even my three children (all in elementary school) enjoyed our tour here - my parents and I liked it a lot. Their 20 year renovation is spectacular!! LOVE the rose window. Worth the stop!!! More

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Champaign, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Visiting New York for a day, I had to choose between a boat trip to the Statue of Liberty or going to the Museum at Eldridge. I am very happy I chose the latter. The museum exposes the deep and complexed influx of immigrants to the United States, both Jewish and others. It does a great job showing the challenges... More

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New Jersey, USA
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

If you are in lower Manhattan, don't miss this historic and beautiful gem. Gorgeous restoration... really brings back the history of the neighborhood... a beautiful building... well worth the visit with a great museum and warm welcoming staff. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

A lot of work was put into this synagogue and the results are just spectacular. Seeped in history, nestled inside Chinatown, it's a sight to behold. The tour guide was enthusiastic and patiently answered all our questions. We toured a bit on our own after the tour, as we didn't want to leave. One of the highlights of our NYC... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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Visit on a Monday when the place charges no fee and ask if Mel is available for a tour. You will be entertained and informed by this sweet man and his passion for the synagogue and its history. We have been to NYC five times and this is one of our favorite memories. More

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New York, New York, United States
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

One of the most spectacular renovations I've ever seen- this synagogue is amazing. The docents are all very well versed in the history of the synagogue and neighborhood. A real gem. More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
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What a beautiful building; and what a fantastic job of restoration. We really enjoyed our docent tour and the many interesting and beautiful decorative elements of the building. The painted ceilings and walls and most of all the glass windows are just amazing; particularly that they were able to retrieve so much of the old glass. There is an interesting... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012

Beautiful restoration job. Worth a visit. Brings back the old world charm More

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Chappaqua, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

The building is spectacular. The tours worthwhile. The history becomes breathingly fresh More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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Perfect history lesson of the Lower East Side, its immigrants and their lives More

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