Bona Ventura

Lower East Side / Chinatown · New York City

Museum at Eldridge Street

Place of worship

1887 synagogue, the first great house of worship built by Eastern European Jews in the US, restored after decades of decay; the modern stained-glass east window by Kiki Smith is a highlight.

Address
12 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002
Hours
Sun-Fri (check eldridgestreet.org)
Best time to go
Any time · About 1 h
Price
Tier estimated; admission not verified in this research, check the official site
Price level
$$
Free entry
Pay what you wish on Mondays and Fridays
Pay what you wish, not free. Closed Saturdays and some Jewish holidays.
Also free for: Children under 5 free; federally disabled visitors plus attendant free

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Good to know

  • Guided tours included with admission
  • Now surrounded by Chinatown, a lesson in how neighborhoods change
  • Combine with the Tenement Museum

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