Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

What a wonderful museum.
The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art is a place where Jewish art, history, culture and identity collide. Boasting the largest collection of Judaica in the southwest, the SMMJA offers a glimpse into the history and traditions of the Jewish people. (Quoted from the Museum’s website).
The circulation of exhibits, the community involvement, public projects, educational resources, research opportunities and outreach; set the Sherwin Miller Museum apart as a museum and cultural center.
The Sherwin Miller Museum provides the Tulsa community with a unique and beautiful collection of Judaica. The museum’s permanent collection is divided into two parts. The first on the lower level is the Kaiser Holocaust Exhibition which traces the events that lead to, happened during, and in the aftermath of the Second World War in relation to the ill-​treatment of Jews, Slavs, Romani, and the «other» in Europe.
If you are worried about bringing small children into this gallery, please put those thoughts aside. The gallery has been designed to accommodate learners and patrons of all ages. To ensure the learning experience that you want, please contact a docent or staff member to help you navigate the gallery space.
A recent addition to the Holocaust gallery has been the installation of Michael Kingin’s Anne Frank photocollage series. A truly remarkable collection of images.
The second part, located in the upstairs portion of the museum, holds objects and art representing the Jewish life cycle narrative. Objects used in worship, prayer, birth ceremonies, weddings, feast days and mourning customs are all present and are accompanied by thoughtful text panels.
One of my personal favorites located in this gallery is the collection of diaspora objects and clothing from around the world.
Also located in the upstairs gallery is the mezzanine miniature gallery and a larger gallery space located at the back of the building. This is where traveling and in-​house exhibitions (or, non-​permanent exhibitions) are displayed. The Museum strives — and succeeds — in presenting both modern, historically relevant, and community focused art exhibitions. Whether you are a long-​time or first-​time visitor, no matter when you visit, there is always something new and exciting to see.
I could not be more proud of this growing Tulsa treasure, and I am excited for the future of SMMJA.