Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience receives USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience receives USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award
MSJE voted by the public as a top five winner in the Best New Attraction category

NEW ORLEANS, January 3, 2022- The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (MSJE) is pleased to  announce that they have been awarded the fifth spot in the Best New Attraction category for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards. Twenty nominees were chosen by a panel of relevant  experts and the public was allowed to vote for the attraction of their choice.

The Best New Attraction category had a diverse list of nominees from across the country, from skate  parks and adventure centers to museums and immersive experiences. MSJE, located in New Orleans,  Louisiana, took the fifth spot in the top ten list, was the contest’s highest ranked museum, and the only  nominee in Louisiana. The Museum investigates the diverse experiences of Jews in the American South  from Colonial times to present day. Through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and stories, the museum  dives into a wide array of themes that connect visitors of all backgrounds.

“This award is a huge accomplishment for the Museum to receive within such a short time frame from  when we opened in May 2021,” said Kenneth Hoffman, Executive Director. “Despite opening in the  middle of a pandemic, MSJE has quickly gained recognition as an important center for cultural  exploration and a vibrant tourist destination. The Museum appreciates the support it has received from  the people of New Orleans, supporters from across the South, and thousands of visitors from around  the world.”

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