Jewish Museum of Hohenems

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Stadt Hohenems

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, Holidays 10:00-17:00

Phone: +43(0)557673989

Email: office@jm-hohenems.at

Website: https://jm-hohenems.at

GPS coordinates: 47.36464,9.68862

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22