Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum at 101 South Independence Mall East at Market Street in Center City Philadelphia.Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Opening hours: Tuesday—Friday 10:00 AM—5:00 PM, Saturday, and Sunday 10:00 AM—5:30 PM
- Type: Museum
- Description: non-profit organisation in the USA
- Also known as: “National Museum of American Jewish History” and “Weitzman NMAJH”
- Address: 101 South Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Wheelchair access: yes
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Independence Hall and Independence National Historical Park.
Independence Hall
Museum
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Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. Independence Hall is situated 650 feet southwest of Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
Independence National Historical Park
Park
Independence National Historical Park is a federally protected historic district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that preserves several sites associated with the American Revolution and the nation's founding history.
Second Bank of the United States
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The Second Bank of the United States was the second federally authorized National Bank in the United States, chartered under the Madison administration. Second Bank of the United States is situated 590 feet south of Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Old City and Society Hill.
Old City
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Philadelphia's Old City is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.
Society Hill
Neighborhood
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Society Hill is a historic neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 6,215 as of the 2010 United States census.
Chinatown
Neighborhood
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Philadelphia Chinatown is a predominantly Asian American neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation supports the area.
Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
- Categories: history museum, nonprofit organization, building, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Region, Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.9502° or 39° 57′ 1″ northLongitude
-75.14846° or 75° 8′ 55″ westOpen location code
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In Other Languages
From Esperanto to Hebrew—“Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History” goes by many names.
- Esperanto: “Nacia Muzeo de Usona Juda Historio «Weitzman»”
- Georgian: “ამერიკის ებრაული ისტორიის ეროვნული მუზეუმი”
- Hebrew: “מוזיאון להיסטוריה של עם ישראל”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Philadelphia Bourse and 5th Street/Independence Hall station.
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