The Jewish Museum of Florida is located in Miami, Florida. Its mission is to "communicate the Florida Jewish experience from 1763 to the present to Jews, non-Jews, Florida residents and visitors alike; and examine how Jews form part of a dynamic mosaic of ethnic groups, all seeking to balance the traditions of their heritage with the values and customs of a larger society."
Programs at the museum are varied and include exhibitions, collections and continuing research, and education and outreach to schools, nursing homes, Jewish synagogues, agencies and special events. Programs are interfaith and interethnic.
Exhibitions the Jewish Museum of Florida has include traveling and permanent exhibits on politics, sports, arts, occupations, Jewish artists, Jewish subject and Jewish artists-generic subjects. There are exhibits that focus on Jewish culture and holidays. There's an exhibit about the history of the building and how it transitioned into a museum. There is also an exhibit providing a basic overview of the Jewish experience in Florida since 1763. There are multiculturalism and cultural diversity exhibits and hands-on exhibits for young people. There are small displays around the town as well.
The museum educates the public through films, puppet shows, concerts, theater, dance, lectures, radio and television broadcasts, topical seminars, and feature news articles.
The museum publishes a quarterly organizational newsletter called Tiles. It's responsible for publishing the catalog on Florida Jewish history. There is also a magazine on Florida Jewish history, a scholarly journal, a book on Florida Jewish history, and family diaries.
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. It's closed Mondays, Civil and Jewish holidays. Admission rates vary from $2.50 to $12.
