Jewish Museum Munich

The Jüdisches Museum München (Jewish Museum Munich) sits on St.-Jakobs-Platz in the heart of the old town, right next to the main Ohel Jakob synagogue and the Jewish community center. Together, the three buildings form a deliberately designed ensemble that brings Jewish life in Munich back into visible, accessible view in the city center, after it had been almost entirely erased through persecution during the Nazi era.

History of the Jüdisches Museum München

The museum opened in 2007, alongside the new main synagogue, to designs by architects Rena Wandel-Hoefer and Wolfgang Lorch. The creation of the ensemble on St.-Jakobs-Platz was a significant step for Munich's Jewish community, which for decades after the Second World War had only a much smaller, less centrally located synagogue.

Collection & Highlights

The museum's permanent exhibition traces the history of Jewish life in Munich, from its medieval origins through its flourishing in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the persecution and destruction of the Nazi era, and the rebuilding of Jewish life in the city after 1945. The permanent exhibition is complemented by rotating special exhibitions on topics of Jewish culture, art and history.

Visitor Tips & Getting There

The museum is centrally located on St.-Jakobs-Platz, just a short walk from Marienplatz and the Viktualienmarkt. Current opening hours and admission prices should be checked on the official website in advance, particularly since security checks on entry are standard practice.

Nearby Attractions

Close by is the Münchner Stadtmuseum in the former armory, and the Viktualienmarkt and Marienplatz are also within a few minutes' walk.