Jüdisches Museum

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  • Address
    Graben & Kohlmarkt, Dorotheergasse 11, 1st District, Innere Stadt
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  • Phone
    535 04 31
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  • Transport
    underground rail: U1, U3 Stephansplatz

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Vienna's Jüdisches Museum (Jewish Museum) was founded in 1895, making it the first of its kind in the world. Unfortunately during WWII the museum's original collection was pillaged and only half has since been recovered, but what can be seen today is a poignant reminder of the Jewish influence on the city.

Taking up three floors of Palais Eskeles, the museum uses holograms and an assortment of objects to document the history of the Jews in Vienna, from the first settlements at Judenplatz in the 13th century up to the present. The ground floor is filled with the Max Berger collection: a rich compilation of Judaica mainly dating from the Habsburg era. Temporary exhibitions are presented on the 1st floor, with the 2nd floor dividing its space between more temporary exhibitions and 21 holograms depicting the history of the Jewish people in Vienna.

An audio guide included in the price and free tours on Sunday are conducted at , , , and . A combined ticket of around €7 /around €4 per adult/child allows entry to the museum, the Stadttempel and the Museum Judenplatz.