Jewish Museum Frankfurt, Jewish history museum in Frankfurt, Germany.
Description
The Jewish Museum Frankfurt occupies two historic buildings: the Museum Judengasse and the Rothschild-Palais in the city center. Together they present exhibitions on Jewish history, everyday objects, and community development spanning several centuries.
History
The museum was founded in 1988 and marked an important moment in Germany's approach to remembering its past. Its collections document the long Jewish presence in the city since the 15th century and the transformations it experienced.
Culture
The Rothschild-Palais bears the name of the prominent banking family that shaped Frankfurt for centuries. Visitors see religious objects, artwork, and personal items that reveal how Jewish life unfolded in the city.
Practical
The museum houses a library and archives where visitors can explore topics in depth, plus a café serving kosher and vegan options. Plan several hours to visit both locations, as they are within walking distance but each presents separate exhibitions.
Did you know?
Excavations in 1987 uncovered the foundations of 19 houses, which led to the creation of the Museum Judengasse. These archaeological discoveries allow visitors to see the remains of Europe's earliest Jewish settlement from the 15th century firsthand.
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