Exhibits | SMMJA

Current Exhibitions

Mar 12, 2023 - Mar 01, 2024

Donna Matles Retrospective

Donna Matles, of blessed memory, was a genuine artist. As a respected artist, jewelry designer, wood turner, and conservator of Judaica, she helped launch the Fenster Gallery, which later became The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art.

Now

May 08, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023

Greetings From Israel

Take a trip with us to Israel!

Now

Jun 15, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023

Humans of the Holocaust

As the grandson of a Holocaust survivor, Erez Kaganovitz created Humans of the Holocaust project to tell the human story of Holocaust survivors, their children and Jews around the world who are affected by antisemitism today.

Now

Jul 31, 2023 - Oct 31, 2023

Is Barbie Jewish?

Calling all Barbies and Kens! Barbie-mania has hit The SMMJA. This exhibit consists of 25 vintage Barbies and explores the Jewish roots of Barbie and her creator, Ruth Handler, who was born to Jewish immigrants from Poland. But mostly, it's just a fun exhibit!

Now

Aug 24, 2023 - Dec 31, 2023

Upon Thy Gates: The Winik Mezuzah Collection

An exciting new exhibition presenting 73 mezuzot showcasing a wide range of styles, materials, and Jewish symbols. The mezuzot were created in places all over the world . . .

Permanent Exhibitions

Jews Rock

What do musical legends Gene Simmons, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, and Bette Midler have in common? They’re all Jewish!

Synagogues 360

SYNAGOGUES360 provides a visual record of Jewish culture, showing and preserving synagogues through interactive 360-degree panoramic photos.

Past Exhibitions

Stories of Survival

Showcasing personal artifacts brought to America by survivors of the Holocaust and other genocide.

Humans of Israel

The Humans of Israel offers a fresh look at the rich and remarkably distinct lives of Israelis and showcases Israel’s diversity, multiculturalism, and vibrant civil society.

16th Annual Purim Mask Invitational

Purim commemorates the day the Jewish people were saved by Queen Esther of Persia.

Earth, Hand and Fire

Ceramic art by Lisa Goldfarb

Biblical Micro Calligraphy Art

Ellen Miller Braun

Next Year in Jerusalem

From the Museum’s collection is Next Year in Jerusalem (L'Shana Haba'ah B'Yerushalayim) The Western Wall Through Art Exhibit.

White on Black

Linoprints by A. Raymond Katz

Jews and Golf

There are certain professional fields that are full of Jews changing the world to become household names.

Besa: A Code of Honor

Muslim Albanians Who Rescued Jews During the Holocaust

Exhibitions Sponsored By:

Arts Alliance Tulsa
The Frank Family Foundation
The Sharna & Irvin Frank Foundation
The Kirschner Trust
The Anne & Henry Zarrow Foundation
Brian E. Brouse
Lori Frank and LaVonna Reed
Carol Miller
Barbara Sylvan
Angela and Kevin Taubman