WOMEN & SPIRIT:

Catholic Sisters in America

May 9 – August 28, 2010

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

A stunning chronicle of the brave and innovative women who played a significant role in shaping our nation, Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America reveals the remarkable story of pioneering women who established schools, hospitals and other enduring institutions and continue to work for peace and social justice. A limited engagement at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage directly follows a successful appearance at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

First arriving on America’s shores almost 300 years ago, Catholic sisters built and led schools, hospitals, orphanages, colleges, and other social institutions at a time when women had few professional opportunities. This fascinating compilation of first-person accounts, rare artifacts, compelling films and important photographs reveals a new perspective on American history, and includes stories with special significance in this region.

Women & Spirit is a project of The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) in association with Cincinnati Museum Center. It comes to Cleveland through the generosity of lead sponsors Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland, Notre Dame College, PNC and Ursuline College/Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, with support from The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Cleveland Foundation, Marymount Hospital/Cleveland Clinic, the Mt. Sinai Health Care Foundation, The John P. Murphy Foundation, the Samuel H. and Maria Miller Foundation, Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton, and The Thomas and Sandra Sullivan Family. 

ADMISSION

Includes access to entire museum, including special exhibitions

•           Maltz Museum members and children under 5 years: FREE

•           Adults: $12

•           Seniors and Students ages 12+: $10

•           Children ages 5-11: $5

TOURS

Group Tours are available by advance reservation daily, including Mondays. Admission includes a guided tour of the permanent or special exhibition led by knowledgeable docents, seamless, no-wait access to the exhibitions and a 10% discount to the Museum Store.

•           Advance reservation required for groups of 10 or more.

•           Special discounted rates for groups of 15 or more...Adults: $8; Seniors/Students: $6 (Groups of 14 or less charged regular admission)

•           Additional discounts available for groups 35 and above.  Call for details.

•           School groups are $3/student (1 teacher/chaperone per ten students admitted free).

Contact groupsales@mmjh.org or call 216.593.0575 to schedule a tour or for more information.

Drop-In Tours

Starting May 9, Drop-In Tours will be available for Women & Spirit every Saturday & Sunday at 2 p.m.; also Wednesdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. for An American Story. Groups of 10 or more should secure an advance reservation.

Museum Hours

Open for reserved group tours and private events beginning at 9 a.m.    

Open to the public Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.         

                              Wednesday:  11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

                              Saturday:  Noon – 5 p.m.

                              Monday: Closed (open by reservation for tours and events)