[6] From 1990 through 1993, director Joan Rosenbaum led the project to renovate and expand the building and carry out the museum's first major capital campaign, of $60 million.

The project, designed by architect Kevin Roche, doubled the size of the museum, providing it with a seven-story addition.

Today, the museum also provides educational programs for adults and families, organizing concerts, films, symposiums and lectures related to its exhibitions.

In 2006, the museum broke with its longstanding policy of being closed for Sabbath observance by offering free of charge public admission on Saturdays.

In early December 2017, the Jewish Museum suspended Hoffmann from his position following allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by multiple staff members.

In the wake of that decision, the Honolulu Biennial cut its ties with Hoffmann, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit suspended him from his role as chief curator at large (a position from which he resigned later that month) and the Kadist Art Foundation similarly suspended him from his position as curator and adviser.

Hoffmann denied "knowingly or purposefully [behaving] in a bullying, intimidating, harassing, or sexually inappropriate manner."

François I style was originally found in New York City in the late 19th century through the works of Richard Morris Hunt.

[15] This architectural style was based on French revivalism and exuded wealth, a point which Felix Warburg wanted to make to his neighbors.

[16] After $36 million, the development of 11,000 more square feet of exhibition space, and two and a half years, Roche finished his additions in June 1993.

The auditorium is set in a retrofitted Gothic revival style ballroom and finds uses for the mansion's stained-glass dome and screen.

The museum's collection includes objects from ancient to modern eras, in all media, and originated in every area of the world where Jews have had a presence.

"[36] Programming at the Jewish Museum caters for many different constituents, from live musical performances to events specifically curated for children, and families.

Activities are designed to cross cultures, and explore subjects that can appeal to any race or religion, such as archaeological digs or an examination of color and impressionistic landscapes.