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Jewish Museum Munich

ArtHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom €6Marienplatz (U3/U6, S-Bahn)

Opened in 2007 as part of a new Jewish Center on St.-Jakobs-Platz, the Jewish Museum Munich sits beside the Ohel Jakob synagogue and community center. Its permanent exhibition, "Voices_Places_Times," uses testimonies, ritual objects, photographs and comics to trace two centuries of Jewish life in the city, while two upper floors host changing exhibitions, a learning center and a library.

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Getting there

St.-Jakobs-Platz 16, 80331 München, Germany

Nearest station: Marienplatz (U3/U6, S-Bahn), Sendlinger Tor (U1/U2/U3/U6)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €6

Concessions €3.60; free for under-18s and Munich Pass holders

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Visitor Information

How much does Jewish Museum Munich cost?
Standard adult admission to Jewish Museum Munich is €6. Concessions €3.60; free for under-18s and Munich Pass holders. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Jewish Museum Munich?
Jewish Museum Munich is open Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays. Also closed on Rosh Hashanah (12-13 Sep 2026), Yom Kippur (21 Sep 2026), Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, with modified hours on some other Jewish and public holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Jewish Museum Munich?
Jewish Museum Munich is located at St.-Jakobs-Platz 16, 80331 München, Germany, in the Altstadt-Lehel area of Munich. The nearest stations are Marienplatz (U3/U6, S-Bahn), Sendlinger Tor (U1/U2/U3/U6).
What can I see at Jewish Museum Munich?
A glass-and-stone cube on St.-Jakobs-Platz tracing Munich's Jewish history and living community. Current highlights include Voices_Places_Times. Jews in Munich, Hans - The Guitar from Theresienstadt, Kurt Landauer: Letters 1944-1948.
Do I need to book Jewish Museum Munich in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Jewish Museum Munich?
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.