Spotlight on Industry Partner: Museum at Eldridge Street
Introducing GANYC industry partner -- Museum at Eldridge Street
12 Eldridge Street, NY NY 10002
Website: https://www.eldridgestreet.org
Social Media: Facebook / Instagram / Twitter
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What year did your business open?
2007.
Can you tell us a little about your ideal customer?
History lovers, architecture/preservation buffs, tourists interested in immigrant and Jewish history.
Has your organization been featured in print, broadcast or online media?
Yes, see this 2007 NY Times article about the restoration.
What drove you to work for organization? What's your story?
The Museum at Eldridge Street is housed within the Eldridge Street Synagogue - the first grand house of worship built by Eastern European Jews, in 1887. The Beginning in the 1980s, the Museum executed a 20 year, $20 million restoration of the landmark synagogue. Today the Museum is a nonsectarian organization offering tours, family programs, education classes, concerts, and more - aimed at illuminating the story of immigration in New York, American identity, and architectural stewardship. It's a part of NYC history!
What upcoming events would you like to promote?
"Let There Be Light - A Whole Lotta Light!" - an exhibition of over 100 menorahs, all displayed in our historic sanctuary and from the collection of one New York family. November 30th is the free opening reception from 6pm to and 8pm. The exhibition will be on view until January 2, 2018
(Tickets)
What is the most gratifying part of your work?
Revealing to our visitors the pure beauty of our historic building, and the remarkable story of the congregant's lives as new Americans.
What special deals or promotions are you offering to GANYC tour guides and their customers?
We would be happy to talk about what promotions would work best for the GANYC group!
Any fun stories or favorite moments you can share about why you love working at your business?
There is so much to love about Eldridge Street! We're a modern Museum, housed in a historic Jewish building, standing in the middle of what is now Chinatown! These identities all offer us another opportunity to explore the layers of history in New York City.