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The baroque Old Building and Daniel Libeskind's titanium-zinc zigzag extension of the Jewish Museum Berlin

Jewish Museum Berlin

ArchitectureArtHistoryOpen until 6pmFreeHallesches Tor (U1, U3, U6)

The Jewish Museum Berlin tells the story of Jewish life in Germany from the Middle Ages to the present. Its free core exhibition fills Daniel Libeskind's titanium-zinc zigzag building, opened in 2001, whose voids, axes, Holocaust Tower and Garden of Exile turn the architecture itself into a telling of German-Jewish history. Visitors enter through the baroque Old Building, which hosts temporary exhibitions, and families can visit ANOHA, the museum's children's world, across the street.

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Key visual for the exhibition Between the Lines: Daniel Libeskind and the Jewish Museum Berlin

Between the Lines: Daniel Libeskind and the Jewish Museum Berlin

For the building's 25th anniversary, drawings and models trace how Libeskind's 1989 competition design became one of the most influential museum buildings. Free.

Now showing7 May – 22 NovFree
Key visual for the exhibition The Opposite of Now

The Opposite of Now

Twelve contemporary art projects, by Yael Bartana, William Forsythe, Alexander Kluge and others, imagine paths to a different present. Old Building, level 1.

Now showing4 Sept – 10 Jan 2027€10
A sculpture composed of carrots and decorative materials, arranged in the form of an elephant

Henry Rox

Fruit and vegetable sculptures by the classically trained sculptor Henry Rox, known today through photographs after he emigrated from Berlin to England in 1934. Free, Libeskind Building.

Upcoming4 Mar 2027 – 15 Aug 2027Free
11 album covers in varying sizes

Schlager

Album covers and stories of Jewish figures in the Schlager music scene, tracing the genre from the Weimar Republic through divided Germany.

Upcoming17 Sept 2027 – 23 Apr 2028€10

Permanent Collections

A visitor in the Shabbat room of the core exhibition

Jewish Life in Germany: Past and Present

The free core exhibition in the Libeskind Building: Jewish history in Germany from the Middle Ages to today, with rooms on Torah, Shabbat, music and art.

Permanent collectionFree
The zigzag Libeskind Building seen from above

The Libeskind Building

Daniel Libeskind's zigzag 'Between the Lines' building, reached underground from the Old Building, with its voids, axes and slashed windows.

Permanent collectionFree
Iron faces of Menashe Kadishman's Shalekhet in the Memory Void

Shalekhet – Fallen Leaves

Menashe Kadishman's installation of more than 10,000 iron faces with open mouths covering the floor of the Memory Void.

Permanent collectionFree
ANOHA lettering at the children's world of the Jewish Museum Berlin

ANOHA – The Children's World

More than 150 animals gather in a gigantic round wooden ark retelling Noah's story for preschool and grade-school children. Free; online time slots €3.

Permanent collectionFree

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin

Nearest station: Hallesches Tor (U1, U3, U6) and Kochstraße/Checkpoint Charlie (U6)

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Hours

Closed 14 November

Closed for award ceremony

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
Thu10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
SatToday10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

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Visitor Information

Is Jewish Museum Berlin free to visit?
Yes, general admission to Jewish Museum Berlin is free. Some special exhibitions may charge a separate ticket, so check the museum's website before visiting.
What are the opening hours of Jewish Museum Berlin?
Jewish Museum Berlin is open Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00); closed Mondays. Extra closures: 12–13 Sep 2026 (Rosh ha-Shanah), 21 Sep 2026 (Yom Kippur), 14 Nov 2026 (award ceremony), 24 Dec 2026. Core exhibition free; temporary exhibitions in the Old Building €10 (reduced €4, under-18s free).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Jewish Museum Berlin?
Jewish Museum Berlin is located at Lindenstraße 9–14, 10969 Berlin, in the Kreuzberg area of Berlin. The nearest stations are Hallesches Tor (U1, U3, U6) and Kochstraße/Checkpoint Charlie (U6).
What can I see at Jewish Museum Berlin?
Europe's largest Jewish museum: German-Jewish history from the Middle Ages to today, in Libeskind's zigzag building. Current highlights include Jewish Life in Germany: Past and Present, The Opposite of Now and Henry Rox.
Do I need to book Jewish Museum Berlin in advance?
Jewish Museum Berlin is free to enter and most days you can walk in. For special exhibitions, weekends, and school holidays, booking a timed slot can help you skip queues. Check the museum's website for current requirements.
When is the best time to visit Jewish Museum Berlin?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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