the sherwin miller museum of jewish art

pat482015

For a relatively small museum it has a great collection of historical artifacts.and interesting costumes, beautiful stained glass, informative section on the Holocaust. The curators are friendly, helpful and well informed. A "must see" when in Tulsa..

benjaminwolf

The Sherwin Miller Museum is one of three museums in Tulsa that is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums--the largest and most prestigious museum association in North America. There a permanent installation of Jewish Art and Culture and a separate gallery devoted to the Holocaust. The other four galleries have changing exhibits. Check to see what exhibits are current and visit. I just saw Leonard Nimoy's exhibit "Secret Selves."

LarryM227

This is another not to be missed museum. The first floor is dedicated to the Holocaust. It reminds us of how deep into darkness humanity can go if we let it. It reminds us of what can happen if evil is ignored and not confronted. Other countries just wanted to stay out of Germany's "business" because it didn't affect them. It's the world's duty to fight extremism and evil. If we turn away then it can happen again.The second floor is dedicated to Jewish art and artifacts. it's one of the most fascinating collection of Jewish art items I've ever seen.

WinthropJQuiggy

This place is very interesting and enlightening. The first floor is an exhibit dedicated to the memory of the Holocaust. Lots of artifacts from that event are on display. The second floor had a retrospective of Jewish life as well as some things from various countries where the Jews have lived over the centuries. The only reason this place didn't get the full 5 stars is the art section was closed for renovation. My friend and I got a tour guide, an elderly Jewish gentleman, whom, I gathered, had either been a victim of the Holocaust or was the son of someone in one of those camps. I will return here again next time I'm in the area in hopes of seeing the rst of it.

LAViv

Had time to kill, so we visited the museum. Very easy to get through and interesting. It was well laid out, and for as small as it was had a wealth on information.

aplutzer

While the Sherwin Miller Museum itself tells the history of the Jewish Community of Oklahoma and Tulsa, a special section details the history of the Holocaust. It is important for all people to understand that Hitler did not start by gassing Jews; he started by bad-mouthing them, making them less than human and this is what isolation and bullying is doing to all people who are not the majority. School kids come all the time and learn by testimony of survivors as well as exhibits that detail the step by step destruction of Jews and others in Nazi Germany.

1stjayhawk

We went to the Jewish Museum because all others were closed on Monday. This was a great option. The history on the Holecaust and the origens of the Jewish culture was impressive. Lots to see and read! Must go!

QueenofdiamondsTulsa

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish art is a lovely museum dealing with Jewish history. It has some holocaust information, but it is much more than that. It has beautiful Jewish pieces such as Torah's, silver pieces, menorahs, Jewish writings, etc. It has a changing collection of art works by Jewish artists from all over the world. It is a lovely place to visit and learn about the Jewish religion.

VanEsq12

This is a small museum, but absolutely outstanding in the way it presents its artifacts and history. Compared to other Jewish museums, this one does a nice job of giving the public an overview of Jewish life and struggles over the last 200+ years. The cases are well-lit and presented in such a way as to not be overwhelming. You will not see any of the traditional Holocaust fare here. Instead, this is a museum that celebrates life and a vibrant culture. The struggles of the Jewish people have been many, but this facility documents those struggles in a way that everyone can appreciate, even younger children, without being too graphic. Teachers get in free to this museum.

Sue509

I would highly recommend this museum when you're in the Tulsa area. It has good quality Jewish art and history. You won't be disappointed

MJO1970

This is an interesting museum. It is really not for real young children. Our young granddaughter found it a bit boring, but our 11 year old grandson was sort of interested. I have never really been to a Jewish museum, so I was interested in the things it offered. Quite interesting. I only takes a short time to go through. It was very clean. I would recommend it.

LucyE783

just very impressed with the over all collection, the amount of information and the way it was presented. Dismayed at my own lack of knowledge! Actually slightly embarrassed at my lack of knowledge about Judah in general. Inted to go back and am even contacting them about volunteering there! Definitely recommend this as a must see.

DianneM225

exhibits well organized and beautifully displayed written information a great teaching tool wonderful trip through culture and history gracious welcome to visitors

LostParrotHunter

this is truly an amazing place. i was unaware that tulsa had such a museum. it's an eye opener for kids who aren't familiar with jewish art and culture.

OklahomaMomOf3

For a small museum, they bring a wide variety of styles and interests to the Tulsa area, that big name, notorious pieces of our past. Something for everyone here.