"We took a guided tour and it was definitely worth it."
"The tour guide was excellent. He was able to point out features which added to our understanding."
"Our tour guide Rachel was incredibly informative and engaging, tours are offered at various times and the museum is open on Sundays."
"Take a guided tour, our tour guide was Barbara, she explained to us the important role this synagogue had for all the Eastern European Jews coming to New York."
"Highly recommend joining their guided tours, very interesting and informative."
"Our guide was very friendly and welcoming and extremely informative."
"Scott was absolutely one of the best tour guides I have ever had. He is a great storyteller and enthusiastic about his job!"
Cons:
"The tour guide sometimes forgot some words in English (but that's fine, 'cause I'm not a native speaker either!)."
"For me not much was revealed on the nitty gritty of Jewish recognition- much of the story was lost for those that are not all that into Jewish History."
Restoration & Architecture
Pros:
"The restoration within the shul is gorgeous and you could spend hours staring at all the stained glass inside."
"There are stunning architectural details and beautiful restoration work."
"The structure of the synagogue and the restoration are both amazing."
"An astonishing restoration that has to be seen to be believed."
"The building has been beautifully restored and I would thoroughly recommend a visit to this hidden gem."
"Beautiful restoration of a historic synagogue and a nice look back on the history of Jewish immigrants in NYC."
"Stunning restored synagogue in the Lower East Side, you can feel the history in the floors as you walk around the space."
Cons:
"pretty cool, kind of short but a nice slice of history. I wish there was more about restoration and how the temple worked."
"It was ok, not what I expect, only few things to see but you pay what you want."
Staff & Service
Pros:
"The staff are very friendly, welcoming and knowledgable."
"The gentleman who led the tour was well informed. Not only his prepared information but questions."
"The staff are friendly and always ready to answer questions."
"The staff is warm and accommodating."
"The staff are so nice and helpful."
"The museum staff was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly."
Cons:
"Unfortunately the people that run the museum don't know halachos too well and they let the tourists play with the sifrei torah they don't realize that it's not a tourist attraction it has kedushah and you have to treat it with respect and awe also they allow people to come into the shul that aren't properly dressed."
Value & Accessibility
Pros:
"Certain days are pay as you wish as well."
"Pay-as-you-wish every Monday."
"Can do a self-guided tour, or a tour with a guide. Elevator accessible inside."
"You can come on Mondays and Fridays - it's pay as you wish."
"If you go on Mondays you decide how much you want to pay to enter."
"Since it's a Jewish museum, it's closed on Saturdays, but on Mondays it has a 'pay what you wish' schedule."
"On Monday, it is pay what you wish + $1."
Cons:
"When I first entered into an entrance, I thought $14 admission fee is a little bit too much for its small size."
"Not much exhibits at all and completely useless, overpriced for a small museum and I'll never going to set foot in that place ever again."