This incredible museum offers a dynamic cultural experience for student groups, with programs tailored to enhance learning through guided tours and hands-on activities. It houses an impressive collection of Asian art, featuring jade, textiles and ivory sculptures. Judaic artifacts reflect the diversity of artistic traditions and cultural narratives.
The museum provides 45-minute to one-hour docent-led tours. These guided sessions cover the Asian and Judaic collections, focusing on art appreciation, historical contexts, symbolism and folklore. Engaging educational activities include gallery hunts, enhancing their understanding through exploration. Additionally, specialized age-appropriate tours of the Holocaust Memorial Gallery offer a powerful learning experience but are limited to older students (13-years-old and above).
The museum encourages teachers to provide background information on students’ prior exposure to Asian or Judaic culture when booking, enabling the staff to tailor the tours accordingly. Advanced reservations are required, and group rates are available to make the experience accessible to a variety of educational groups, including schools and homeschool networks.
