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Come visit the American Jewish Historical Society!
To ensure compliance with local health and safety guidelines, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination (at least 14 days after your final vaccine dose) with matching ID is required for all visitors 12 and older. Starting January 29, 2022, children ages 5 to 11 must also show proof of full vaccination. You can provide proof of vaccination by displaying it on your smartphone, by presenting a physical copy, or by using the New York State Excelsior Pass or NYC COVID Safe App (Android | iOS). Other acceptable forms of COVID-19 vaccination proof are the CDC Vaccination Card or NYC Vaccination Record. If you received the vaccine outside the U.S., you must have an official immunization record that includes:
- First name and last name
- Date of birth
- Vaccine product name (only vaccines authorized by the WHO are acceptable)
- Date(s) administered
- Site where the vaccine was administered, or name of the person who administered it
Mask wearing is mandatory throughout the building.
Exhibits: Advanced Tickets are available to view the exhibit spaces at the Center for Jewish History. Hours are: Mon-Thurs, 10am-4pm, and Fri from 10-3pm.
To view the health and safety guidelines, and to make an appointment visit the CJH website.
We are located at:
Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
Tel: 212-294-6160
Fax: 212-294-6161
Directions and Parking
- 4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, and W trains to the 14th Street and Union Square station.
- F, V, L, and PATH trains to the 14th Street and 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) station.
- 1, 2, and 3 trains to the 14th Street and 7th Avenue station.
For more information about the Reading Room, please follow this link.
