Jewish Museum Munich, Jewish museum in Altstadt-Lehel, Germany.
The Jewish Museum Munich occupies a modern cube-shaped building with a transparent ground floor lobby. Upper floors house exhibition galleries and an educational center for visitors.
Plans for the museum originated in 1928, but construction did not begin until 2004 with the official opening in 2007. The long gap reflects the complicated history of Munich's Jewish community.
The museum presents Jewish traditions in Munich through religious practices and life passages like weddings and circumcisions. Visitors can observe how these rituals have shaped community life.
The building sits near Viktualienmarkt and is easily accessible by public transportation. Plan to spend several hours exploring the exhibitions at a comfortable pace.
The museum building is part of a three-building complex that includes the Ohel Jakob Synagogue. This connection creates a space where prayer and reflection on Jewish history coexist.
Location: Altstadt-Lehel
Inception: March 22, 2007
Architects: Wandel Lorch Architekten
Official opening: March 22, 2007
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Ohel Jakob synagogue
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +498923328189
Website: http://juedisches-museum-muenchen.de
GPS coordinates: 48.13431,11.57233
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42
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