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CURRENT HOURS:
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 11:00 AM TO 4:00 PM
NEW HOURS BEGINNING ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 22
SUNDAYS, 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM;
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 11:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
Reservations are required at (513) 487-3231 or awheeler@huc.edu
All visitors to the Skirball Museum must show
proof of vaccination or admission will be denied.
All visitors must also wear a mask while in the building.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
On view through December 30, 2021
OPENING THE ARK:
BRINGING A LOST POLISH SYNAGOGUE TO LIFE
Rabbi Shmuel Polin built this full-size Holy Ark when he was a fifth-year rabbinical student at HUC-JIR Cincinnati. The original ark from Sidra, Poland, was destroyed by the Nazis. The display of this amazing replica is augmented with works of art from the Skirball’s collection that are related to the destruction of the wooden synagogues of Europe.
On view through the Summer of 2021
SUMMER SPOTLIGHT ON OLYMPIC SWIMMER DARA TORRES
In recognition of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, we are pleased to honor United States Olympic athlete Dara Torres. Torres was the 2020 Jewish American Hall of Fame (JAHF) honoree. The spotlight exhibition features the new medal as well as preliminary sketches and a plaster model.
Opening November 4, 2021 — January 30, 2022
A PORTRAIT OF JEWISH CINCINNATI:
A BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
2021 marks the 200th anniversary of Jewish community life in Cincinnati, which formally began with the founding of Chestnut Street Cemetery in 1821. This exhibition features portraits of Cincinnati’s movers and shakers from the early 19th century to the present day, gleaned from our own rich collections as well as those of local and national museums and private collections.
Opening February 10 — May 29, 2022
A COLLAGE OF CUSTOMS BY MARK PODWAL
In this exhibition, Mark Podwal’s imaginative and inventive interpretations of woodcuts from a 16th-century Sefer Minhagim (Book of Customs) allow readers of this volume to see these historic images in a new light. Podwal brings humor and whimsy to religious objects and practices, while at the same time delivering profound and nuanced commentary on Jewish customs and history, both through his art, and through his insightful accompanying text.
Opening February 24 — May 8, 2022
FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: MOSAICS INSPIRED BY TRAGEDY
The Tree of Life Synagogue Mosaic Project is the brainchild of Susan Ribnick, co-chair of the Austin Mosaic Guild in Texas. She reached out to fellow mosaic artists and brought together 36 people from around the country and the world to create a collection of mosaics that react and respond to the Tree of Life massacre.
Opening May 19 — September 4, 2022
HOLY SPARKS: PIONEERING WOMEN RABBIS: IN HONOR
OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WOMEN IN THE RABBINATE
Presented in partnership with The Braid and the HUC Dr. Bernard Heller Museum. Twenty-five pioneering rabbis’ lives and achievements are illuminated in the works of twenty-five leading contemporary Jewish women artists in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ordination of Rabbi Sally J. Priesand as the first woman rabbi in North America.
OUR WEBSITE HAS A WHOLE NEW LOOK!
Click here to visit our exciting new webpage! You’ll find detailed information about our exhibitions, virtual tours, and an entire section devoted to our collections, filled with images and information about works of art from our core and special collections. We are adding new objects and information every day so check back often!
Opportunities to engage from the comfort of your home
CHECK OUT THESE RECENT ADDITIONS!
Prepare for your visit to the Skirball with this real-time tour of Skirball highlights with Museum Director Abby Schwartz by clicking here.
Never got a chance to see Archie Rand: Sixty Paintings from the Bible while this amazing exhibition was at the Skirball? Enjoy this real-time tour of the provocative and colorful show with Curator Samantha Baskind, Ph.D. as your armchair guide by clicking here.
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