Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah
Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah, Jewish history museum in central Ferrara, Italy
The Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah displays over 200 artifacts including documents, manuscripts, ceremonial objects, and household items from Italian Jewish communities.
The museum occupies two former prison buildings that confined Jews during World War II before their deportation to concentration camps, later converted in 1992.
The permanent exhibition 'Jews, an Italian Story' traces Jewish presence from ancient Rome through the Renaissance, featuring a 13th-century Torah scroll.
The museum welcomes visitors from Friday to Sunday between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with full admission at 10 euros and reduced prices for students.
A dedicated Garden of Questions introduces visitors to Jewish dietary laws, biblical plants, and traditional recipes through outdoor botanical displays.
Location: Ferrara
Inception: 2003
Official opening: 2017
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Address: Via Piangipane, 81, 44121 Ferrara FE 44121 44121
Opening Hours: Venerdì-Domenica 10:00-18:00
Phone: +390532769137
Email: info@meisweb.it
Website: https://meisweb.it/en
GPS coordinates: 44.83546,11.61340
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:13
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