December 15, 2011
The National Museum Of American Jewish History To Celebrate “Being Jewish At Christmas,” An Annual Day Of Live Music, Crafts And Food
The museum's most popular family program for more than 30 years running continues in 2011 with old favorites and new fun. (Photo by Scott Weiner courtesy NMAJH)
The National Museum of American Jewish History is giving the Hanukkah celebrants of Philadelphia a fun-filled day of festivities this Christmas.
On Sunday, December 25, from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., there will be six floors of fun at “Being Jewish at Christmas,” the museum’s annual day of family activities.
Returning this year is Jon Nelson’s Rockin’ Kids Revue and Wondergy, who will present a new interactive show, LaserScience, which celebrates the Festival of Lights and the contributions of Albert Einstein, who is honored in the Museum’s Only in America® Gallery/Hall of Fame.
Also new this year, children can make dreidels with professional artists from The Clay Studio and listen to stories read by volunteers. Families will be able to enjoy board games in the museum classrooms, in addition to episodes of The Goldbergs in the Museum’s 200-seat Dell Theater.
The Museum Store will be open with a 10% discount, and Pomegranates Café will be open from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. with special child-friendly options.
Starting at 5:30 p.m., there will be a new after-hours program for adults including cocktails, Chinese food and a special screening of the Mel Brooks classic History of the World: Part I.
Get tickets to either program online.
“Being Jewish At Christmas” at the National Museum of American Jewish History
When: Sunday, December 25, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; young friends program start at 5:30 p.m.
Where: 101 S. Independence Mall East
Cost: Free with museum admission; young friends program $15 in advance and $20 day of
More info: www.nmajh.org
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