Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

Exploring Jewish Learning and Culture


 

Phone 312.322.1700

Hours

Spertus Museum

Sunday-Weds. 10 am-6 pm
Thursday 10 am-7 pm
Friday 10 am-3 pm

Spertus College

See course and program schedule.

Asher Library

Sunday 10 am-4 pm
Monday-Weds. 10 am-6 pm
Thursday 10 am-7 pm
Friday 10 am-3 pm
(closed 2:15 Fri. during winter)

Spertus Shop

Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Monday-Weds. 10 am-6:30 pm
Thursday 10 am-7 pm
Friday 10 am-3 pm
Always open online

Spertus Café
by Wolfgang Puck

Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Monday-Weds. 8:30 am-6 pm
Thursday 8:30 am-7 pm
Friday 8:30 am-3 pm

Spertus is closed from sunset Friday to sunset Saturday for the Jewish Sabbath

Spertus Museum Admission

General admission: $7
Students and seniors: $5
Children under 5: Free
Spertus members: Free
Free for everyone:
• every Tuesday
from 10 am-12 noon
• every Thursday
from 3-7 pm

About Spertus

Spertus invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the multifaceted Jewish experience. Through its innovative public programming, exhibitions, collections, research facilities and degree programs, Spertus inspires learning, serves diverse communities and fosters understanding for Jews and people of all faiths, locally, regionally and around the world.

Through a synergy of cultural and academic programming, Spertus creates an engaging environment for people of all ages and backgrounds.

More than 200,000 people each year take part in creative, multi-dimensional programming that ranges from the intellectual rigor of formal degree programs to the richness of cultural celebrations, from the vitality of interactive children's activities to the significance of thought-provoking exhibitions.

Spertus Logo

Our logo is a flame accompanied by the biblical phrase, yehi or, let there be light. It symbolizes the Spertus commitment to learning—through education and the arts, today and for the future.

Spertus Institute is a partner in serving our community, supported by the JUF/Jewish Federation.

 

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Spertus invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the multifaceted Jewish experience. Through its innovative public programming, exhibitions, collections, research facilities and degree programs, Spertus inspires learning, serves diverse communities and fosters understanding for Jews and people of all faiths, in Chicago, the Midwest, and around the world. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies houses Spertus College, Spertus Museum, Asher Library, and the Spertus Shop.

610 S. Michigan Avenue | Chicago, IL 60605 | 312.322.1700

For general inquiries please visit our contact page.