Museum at Eldridge Street

05/31/2026

Summer is heating up, and so is a lineup of events to keep you exploring NYC all season long. From our Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival to walking tours of the Bowery, the Lower East Side, and Greenwich Village, there’s something for everyone to discover.

Visit eldridgestreet.org/events to learn more!

05/29/2026

Designed to stay breezy and cool, the Eldridge Street Synagogue features large windows that helped air flow through the space, along with terracotta and cement mortar walls and a slate roof that helped keep the heat out. For worshippers living in crowded, cramped and stuffy tenement apartments, stepping inside offered welcome relief from the summer sun and (often smelly) city life ☀️

Schedule your visit at eldridgestreet.org



(Photos courtesy of Annie Mullee and Erin Flynn)

05/27/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome back Ruoyi of Chop Suey Club at our 25th annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival!

Ruoyi will guide guests through Chinese-style mahjong alongside our Jewish mahjong booth so festival-goers can test their skills in both traditions. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just curious, come play and learn.

See you on the street on June 21!
https://eldridgestreet.org/eee-festival

05/25/2026

Join us June 21st from 12PM to 4PM

05/25/2026

Step into the gritty streets of old New York. 🕵️‍♂️ From Meyer Lansky to “Dopey” Benny Fein, discover the real stories behind the Jewish gangsters who ruled the Lower East Side. Join our expert-led walking tour this Friday, May 29, at 1:30pm and uncover the city’s organized crime legacies.

📍Meet: Ottendorfer Library, 135 2nd Ave
🎟️ eldridgestreet.org/events



(credits: Bugsy Siegel center with lawyers Jerry Giesler (left) and Byron Hanna (right).; Everett Collection Inc.; Louis Buchalter at his sentencing in 1941. (U.S. Library of Congress): Bugsy Siegel Mugshot (myjewishlearning.com).

05/21/2026

One month until our 25th annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, & Empanadas Street Festival! 🥡🥛

Join us June 21 for a delicious celebration of the Lower East Side’s many cultural roots. It’s the perfect way to savor the neighborhood’s history, connect with our diverse communities, and enjoy a summer day on the street.

RSVP at eldridgestreet.org/events or learn more at eldridgestreet.org/eee-festival

05/20/2026

Swipe for a transformation 💫

Preserved thanks to a grassroots restoration effort and the work of talented artisans in our community, the oak benches and pine floors in the Museum at Eldridge Street's 1887 Main Sanctuary are among the meticulously restored original wooden features in the space.

Today, you can walk in the footsteps of history—feeling the divots in the floorboards and sitting where worshipers sat for decades.

05/19/2026

Join us Sunday, May 24 at 2 PM ET for a virtual, pay-what-you-wish lecture on “The Pickled City: The Story of New York Pickles.” Explore pickles’ journey from ancient preservation to Lower East Side pickle stands, delis, and immigrant stories that shaped NYC’s culinary identity.

https://eldridgestreet.org/events

05/18/2026

For 25 years, the Museum at Eldridge Street's Annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Street Festival has brought the Lower East Side together in celebration of food, culture, and community. Join us on June 21 for this year’s festival and be part of the tradition. 🎉

Visit eldridgestreet.org/eee-festival to learn more.



Video by David Tan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wVRS-zNFVo

For 25 years, Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas has brought the Lower East Side together in celebration of food, culture, and community. Join us on June 2...

05/17/2026

With book discussions, accessible programs, and neighborhood walking tours, our calendar is blooming with something for everyone this spring.

Book your visit today at eldridgestreet.org/events