Jewish Museum of Hohenems, Regional Jewish museum in Hohenems, Austria.
Description
The museum occupies the Villa Heimann-Rosenthal, a 19th-century house located in the former Jewish quarter of the town. The collections document the history of Jews in the Vorarlberg region through documents, photographs, and personal objects.
History
The Jewish community in Hohenems began in 1617 when a local ruler permitted Jewish settlement in the area. The museum was founded in 1991 to preserve and present this long heritage to future generations.
Culture
The museum explores how the Jewish community lived alongside their neighbors in Hohenems and shaped the region's social life. Visitors encounter stories about cooperation and coexistence between different groups in the town over time.
Practical
The museum is open several days per week with exhibition spaces spread across the ground and upper floors of the building. Plan to spend an hour or two to view the displays and read the detailed descriptions.
Did you know?
The museum maintains ongoing contact with descendants of the former community, regularly sharing their accounts and experiences with visitors. This living connection brings the exhibitions to life and reveals how the past remains present today.
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