Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Area Attractions: Holiday Programs at the National Museum of American Jewish History

The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) is pleased to announce a variety of programs and activities for all ages this holiday season, to coincide with the special exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, on view through January 12, 2020.
A list of programs follows. Ticket information for each event can be found on the Museum’s Calendar of Events, info.nmajh.org/calendar
Young Friends of NMAJH Present: Cocktails and Candle Lighting
Tuesday, December 17, 7 – 10 PM
Join the Young Friends of NMAJH for their annual Hanukkah celebration filled with lights, latkes, and libations! This year’s signature event will include Hanukkah crafts and activities - bring home a set of handmade natural beeswax candles for your menorah, a Gourmet latke bar with globally-inspired toppings, an open bar featuring a signature cocktail from beverage partner, Tito's Handmade Vodka, holiday-inspired photo booth station, silent auction, and live jazz music.
Sensory Friendly Day
Sunday, December 22, 1 – 3 PM
Enjoy a custom-designed self-guided sensory friendly experience. Experience a modified, sensory-friendly version of the Museum's Core exhibition and the special exhibition, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, featuring lowered sounds, a quiet area to use as a cool-down space, sensory friendly backpacks, and more. Three therapy dogs and an ASL interpreter will also be on site.
This event is in partnership with JCHAI Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence and jkidphilly.

Being ____ at Christmas
December 25, 10 AM – 5 PM
The Museum is open. The galleries are warm. All we need is you to get the party started. Join us for live music with returning favorite Emmy Award-wining Alex & the Kaleidoscope.

Learn what makes RBG so notorious in the special exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Also enjoy an encore screening of the acclaimed documentary RBG, RBG-themed crafts, face painting and balloon art from Bon Bon's Parties, funny films, storytime, and more!

Full schedule of activities is available online here. 
For details and to register: nmajh.org
During the run of Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Museum is open 7 days a week and open late on Thursdays, until 7 PM. Admission to Notorious RBG is $9 dollars; timed-entry tickets are required. Admission to the core exhibition is free.
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About the National Museum of American Jewish History
The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH), located on historic Independence Mall in Philadelphia, brings to life the more than 360-year history of Jews in America. Tracing the stories of how Jewish immigrants became Jewish Americans, the Museum invites visitors of all backgrounds to share their own stories and reflect on how their histories and identities shape and are shaped by the American experience. An open door for all, NMAJH honors the past and contributes to a better future by sharing the power of imagination and ideas, culture and community, leadership and service, in ways that turn inspiration into action.
Visiting NMAJH
NMAJH is located at 101 South Independence Mall East at the corner of Fifth and Market Streets in Philadelphia. Museum hours are Wednesday to Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm. Museum admission is $15.00 for adults, $13.00 for senior citizens and youth, free for children 12 and under, Museum Members, and active military with ID; reduced prices available if purchased online. Connect with the Museum on FacebookInstagram, and Twitter. For more information, visit NMAJH.org or call 215.923.3811.

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