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“New Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco opens” Los Angeles Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #162 of 610 attractions in San Francisco
Traveller Description: This museum houses fascinating and sometimes controversial exhibits on Jewish history and culture.
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Attraction type: Speciality museum
Address: 736 Mission Street (between Third and Fourth streets) San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: 415-543-8880
Fax: 415-344-8815

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“Disappointed in JEWISH NEW MUSEUM”
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4 of 5 stars
MichaelOakland_ca_
Oakland, ca.
14 Aug 2008

I VISITED the JEWISH MUSEUM on Tuesday and found it disappointing. I thought it should have more work...just plain "more"... I have religious feelings and thought the creation part was impressive with the concept, the ideas behind it. I like the interviews and the whole idea behind it, the breath of life. I am from a judeo/christian background. I had... more

“A waste of a great building”
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1 of 5 stars
DaveOinSF
San Francisco, CA
23 Jun 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This museum is terrible. It just opened up to much fanfare, but the first impression is a bad one. Such a shame too, as the building architecture is very innovative. But, alas, you cannot judge this book by its cover as the collection lacks any real substance or connection to Judaism. A brief collage and collection of kitsch of Jews... more

“Very neat”
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5 of 5 stars
interviewtraveler
Little Rock, Arkansas
8 Jun 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The new location officially opened today, and it really is quite amazing. The outside has a contemporary look, and the inside is airy and welcoming. I'm not sure any exhibits are traveling, but they were all captivating. Both kids and kids at heart will enjoy the William Steig collection as he drew for the New Yorker and for a number... more

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736 Mission Street (between Third and Fourth streets), San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: 415-543-8880 Fax: 415-344-8815