Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

What Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art does

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art is a private nonprofit cultural institution headquartered on the Zarrow Campus in south Tulsa, Oklahoma, founded in 1965 and operating with a six-person staff. It maintains the largest collection of Judaica in the American Southwest, comprising over 5,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of Jewish history from the pre-Canaanite era through the modern settling of Jewish communities in Tulsa and the broader Southwest. The collection includes archaeological artifacts, ritual objects, ethnographic costumes, synagogue textiles, historical documents, and fine art, supplemented by the 10,000+ item Julius and Gertrude Livingston Oklahoma Jewish Archives, a 1,950+ title research library, and the Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center, a two-floor permanent exhibition with 250+ artifacts from Holocaust survivors and Oklahoma veterans who liberated concentration camps.

The museum's operating model combines earned revenue and contributed revenue. Earned income is generated through tiered admissions ($5–$8 per visitor), a membership program with annual fees from $25 (Student) to $125 (Friend), docent-led group tours priced at $5 per student for school groups, and an $18 Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa membership. Contributed revenue flows through the Donorbox online donation platform and an annual Royale Diamond Gala, with named funding partners including the George Kaiser Family Foundation and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Distribution channels are primarily physical (Tulsa walk-ins, group tour bookings, research appointments) with a small global digital extension through virtual exhibits including SYNAGOGUES360 panoramic photography.

The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, designated a Blue Star Museum by the National Endowment for the Arts, and operates strategic partnerships with Yad Vashem, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Kennedy Center's Any Given Child program, and the USC Shoah Foundation. Educational programming includes the Any Given Child pipeline delivering Holocaust education to Tulsa Public Schools eighth graders, plus recurring art and essay contests (Purim Mask Invitational, White Rose Memorial Essay Contest, Kristallnacht Art Contest). The museum is governed by its own board with no parent organization and conducts no venture or equity financing.

Name

Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

Legal name

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art

Website

https://jewishmuseumtulsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art is a Tulsa, Oklahoma nonprofit operating the largest collection of Judaica in the American Southwest (5,000+ pieces), a permanent Holocaust center, a Jewish genealogy research center, and educational programs for students and the general public.

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Product category

Jewish Art and Cultural Heritage Museum

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921)

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Art Museums (THAJADAA)

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Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Jewish art museum
• Holocaust education
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Genealogy research services
• Museum exhibitions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Museum Admission: Visitors pay admission fees to access the museum's exhibitions, Holocaust Center, and permanent collections. Pricing varies by age group and includes discounted group rates.
2. Membership Program: Annual membership program providing free admission, store discounts, space rental discounts, newsletter subscription, library access, guest passes, and exclusive event invitations. Membership tiers range from Student ($25) to Friend ($125).
3. Donations and Fundraising: The museum accepts donations through Donorbox platform and hosts annual gala events. The 2026 Royale Diamond Gala celebrates 60 years of the museum.
4. Group Tours: Docent-led tours for groups of 10+ guests, ranging from 1 to 1.5 hours, with special student pricing at $5 per student.
5. Jewish Genealogical Society Membership: Annual JGS membership at $18/year, with members required to also maintain museum membership. Provides access to genealogy research resources and programs.

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Core offering

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art operates a cultural-heritage museum that preserves and exhibits over 5,000 pieces of Jewish art, Judaica, and historical artifacts spanning 5,000 years. It delivers two permanent exhibitions—the Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center (250+ artifacts from Oklahoma survivors and liberators) and the Jewish History and Culture Collection—alongside rotating temporary exhibitions, docent-led group tours, genealogy research services, archival access, and educational art contests for students.

Product overview

The Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art is a cultural institution offering a unified portfolio of exhibitions, educational programs, and research services centered on Jewish heritage, culture, and history. Its core offerings comprise permanent exhibitions—the Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center (chronicling Holocaust artifacts from Oklahoma veterans and survivors) and the Jewish History and Culture Collection (spanning 5,000 years with 5,000+ artifacts)—alongside rotating temporary exhibitions. The museum extends its mission through research services including the Markovitz Jewish Genealogy Study and Research Center (with Ancestry.com and WorldVitalRecords.com access), the Julius and Gertrude Livingston Oklahoma Jewish Archives (10,000+ items), and a Research Library (1,950+ titles). Educational programming includes docent-led tours, art contests (Purim Mask Invitational, White Rose Essay Contest, Kristallnacht Art Contest), and the Any Given Child partnership. The museum also hosts annual events including the Royale Diamond Gala for fundraising.

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Products and services

• Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center A two-floor permanent Holocaust education center displaying over 250 artifacts from Oklahoma veterans and refugees, featuring testimonies from five Holocaust survivors who made Oklahoma their home. Open to general visitors, school groups, and educational tours, with chronological coverage from the rise of hate to contemporary lessons.
• Jewish History and Culture Collection Permanent exhibition of over 5,000 pieces including archaeological artifacts, ritual items, ethnographic costumes, synagogue textiles, historical documents, and fine art depicting Jewish history from the pre-Canaanite era through the settling of Tulsa and the American Southwest. Open to all visitors and serves as the museum's flagship collection.
• Rotating Exhibitions Temporary and traveling exhibitions covering themed shows on Jewish art, culture, and heritage, including Yaakov Agam tribute, Michael Knigin Anne Frank Series, Totally Tumarkin, Tchotchke, Growing Up Jewish, Is Barbie Jewish?, and Modern Day Hatred. Available to general visitors and included with museum admission.
• Group Tours Bookable docent-led guided tours for parties of 10-40 guests, lasting 1 to 1.5 hours, with special student pricing at $5 per student and free admission for teachers and chaperones accompanying student groups. Available to schools, organizations, and private parties.
• Markovitz Jewish Genealogy Study and Research Center Research facility equipped with high-speed computers, Ancestry.com and WorldVitalRecords.com subscriptions, printers, and personalized assistance for members pursuing Jewish genealogical and family-history research. Available to members of the museum by appointment.
• Julius and Gertrude Livingston Oklahoma Jewish Archives Archival repository of Jewish experience in Oklahoma with over 10,000 items, documents, and photographs, including the Fred Strauss Collection, Oklahoma Jewish History Archive, and various family and business collections. Managed through a PastPerfect Online digital archive system and accessible to researchers by appointment.
• Research Library Specialized research library containing over 1,950 titles covering Holocaust studies, Jewish religious and family life, Oklahoma Jewish history, Jewish artists and art, and genealogy. Open to academic researchers, genealogists, and members by appointment for in-person research.
• Educational Programs and Art Contests Holocaust education programs and student competitions including the Purim Mask Invitational, White Rose Memorial Essay Contest, Kristallnacht Art Contest, and the Kennedy Center's Any Given Child school-tour partnership for Tulsa Public Schools 8th graders. Designed for student participation, school engagement, and curricular integration.
• Jewish Genealogical Society of Tulsa Established in 2005 and housed at the museum, this is the only Jewish Genealogical Society in Oklahoma, dedicated to pursuing and preserving Jewish family history and genealogical data. Annual membership is $18/year and requires concurrent museum membership, with access to research resources and programs.
• Royale Diamond Gala Annual fundraising event celebrating the museum's anniversary, featuring signature experiences, dinner by Chef William Lyle, and the Royale Diamond Raffle with a custom-designed diamond necklace plus champagne bottle packages. Open to members, donors, and supporters.

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2022Loan of the Besa: A Code of Honor exhibit about Muslim Albanians who rescued Jews during the Holocaust. Exhibit also created by Yad Vashem.
• Jewish Federation of TulsacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe museum is co-located on the Zarrow Campus with the Jewish Federation of Tulsa/Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center, Mizel Jewish Community Day School, and Zarrow Pointe. Shared campus and collaborative programming.
• Arts Alliance TulsacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerArts Alliance Tulsa provides exhibition sponsorship and supports the museum's arts programming initiatives.
• Yad VashemflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld Holocaust Art and Research Center in Jerusalem. Yad Vashem provides content, resources, and recognition for the Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center. Museum acknowledges Yad Vashem in donor and partner listings.
• Kennedy Center's Any Given Child ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Tulsa Public Schools, the museum participates in the Kennedy Center's Any Given Child program, providing eighth graders with Holocaust education tours and cultural experiences.
• Greenwood Rising MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Modern Day Hatred exhibition examining hate in Oklahoma, with Greenwood Rising providing content about the Tulsa Race Massacre.
• Tulsa Historical Society and MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on exhibitions examining Oklahoma history, including hate and discrimination in the region.
• Tulsa Air and Space MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on the Spartan Boys exhibit about Israeli Air Force training at Tulsa's Spartan College of Aeronautics.
• Tulsa Artist Fellowship: Center for Queer Prairie StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on pop culture exhibits exploring Jewish identity, including the Is Barbie Jewish? and Beyond the Mold exhibitions.
• United States Holocaust Memorial MuseumflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWashington D.C.-based museum providing resources, artifacts, and educational support for the Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center.
• Holocaust Museum HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner/donor for the Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center.
• University of Southern California Shoah FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing Holocaust testimony resources and survivor stories for educational programming at the museum.
• Muscogee (Creek) NationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Holocaust education connecting themes of hate and persecution to forced removal of Native Americans in Oklahoma history.
• 45th Infantry Division MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as Sanditen/Kaiser Holocaust Center partner, donor, or vendor supporting Oklahoma military history connections.

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