EveryMuseum.com - The Temple Museum of Religious Art

The Temple Museum of Religious Art was founded in 1950 and is a member of the Council of American Jewish Museums. The Temple Museum is the fourth oldest museum of Judaica in the United States, and houses one of the most prominent and comprehensive collections of religious and Judaic art.

The permanent exhibits include a collection of antique Torah hangings used in European synagogues that date to the seventeenth century; silver Torah ornaments, antiquities and household pottery from the Holy Land region dating from 2000 B.C.E. to Roman times; fold art objects made and used by Jews in many countries; many historic documents, manuscripts and bibles; and a collection of sculptures, paintings and lithographs by famous Jewish artists.

The Temple Museum is located in The Temple-Tifereth Israel, a national landmark building in University circle at Silver Park. All exhibits are open to the public. Museum tours are available by appointment Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call (216) 831-3233 for more information.