Jewish Museum (Jüdisches Museum)
Sankt-Jakobs-Platz 16, Munich, Bavaria, 80331
The Jewish Museum (Jüdisches Museum) provides insight into the history and cultural traditions of Jewish people in Munich. Through a mix of permanent and temporary exhibits, the museum covers topics such as life after World War II, religious practices, and the contribution of Munich’s Jewish community to science and modern thought.
The basics
Part of a larger complex on Munich's St. Jakobs Platz that also includes a kosher restaurant, a synagogue, and a community center, the Jewish Museum is an excellent place to deepen your understanding of the Jewish community in the city. While there is naturally some mention of World War II, the museum’s prime focus is on Jewish life, past and present. Some group tours pass in front of the museum, while a private, customizable tour will allow you to go inside.
Things to know before you go
Discounted admission for seniors and students is available, and visitors under 18 visit for free.
You can show your ticket stub at other City of Munich Museums (Münchner Stadtmuseum, Villa Stuck, Lenbachhaus, or the Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum) to get half-off admission the same day or the day after.
The museum is wheelchair accessible, and hearing loops are available to those who need them. There's also a wheelchair-accessible restroom in the museum (and at the nearby Münchner Stadtmuseum).
Free Wi-Fi is available to visitors throughout the museum.
How to get there
The museum is located on St. Jakobs Platz in the heart of Munich, right by the central market (Viktualienmarkt). To get here, take U-Bahn lines 1, 2, 3, or 6 to Sendlinger Tor or lines 3 or 6 to S Marienplatz. Bus number 62 also goes straight to St. Jakobs Platz.
When to get there
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year, except on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Weekdays outside of the busy summer season tend to get fewer crowds. Check the website for up-to-date details on special exhibits and events before you head out.
Visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
While the Jewish Museum does not focus heavily on World War II, visitors to Munich who wish to learn more about the atrocities of the Nazi regime may want to take a half- or full-day tour to the Visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. Located on the grounds of a former concentration camp, this memorial pays tribute to the 32,000 people who died at the camp and the hundreds of thousands who were imprisoned there.
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