Jewish Museum Vienna, Jewish cultural museum in Innere Stadt, Austria.
The Jewish Museum Vienna operates across two locations: Palais Eskeles on Dorotheergasse and Misrachihaus on Judenplatz, each presenting collections related to Jewish history in the city. The exhibitions feature artwork, manuscripts, photographs, and documents spanning different time periods.
The institution was founded in 1896 as the world's first Jewish museum but was closed in 1938 during Nazi rule when collections were hidden for safety. Many objects were recovered after the war, and the museum reopened in 1988.
The museum displays how Jewish communities lived in Vienna across different periods, from everyday objects to religious items that reveal personal stories and daily practices. Through these exhibitions, visitors see how faith and tradition were woven into the city's social fabric.
A single ticket provides access to both locations and remains valid for four days, allowing visitors to plan their visits flexibly. The museum is open Sunday through Friday from 10:00 to 18:00.
At the Judenplatz location, visitors can see archaeological remains of a medieval synagogue destroyed in 1421. These underground foundations serve as a tangible reminder of Vienna's Jewish presence before this tragic period.
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