mahJ - Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme

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Chaïm Kaliski. « Jim d'Etterbeek »

About 120 ink drawings by Chaïm Kaliski (1929-2015) recalling his childhood in occupied Brussels; his first monographic show in France.

Now showing22 Jan – 13 Dec€13

Georges Kars, 1880-1945. Un Bohémien à Paris

First major Paris retrospective of Czech-born École de Paris painter Georges Kars since 1945, with over 150 paintings, drawings and archives.

Now showing15 Oct – 14 Mar 2027€13

Permanent Collections

Permanent collection

About 700 works and objects on Jewish communities of Europe and the Maghreb from Antiquity to today, including the Modena Holy Ark and an Esther scroll.

Permanent collection€13

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Visitor Information

How much does mahJ - Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme cost?

Standard adult admission to mahJ - Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme is €13. Reduced 9 EUR. Free for under 18s and several other groups. Free entry on the first Saturday of the month, October to June (collection).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of mahJ - Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme?

mahJ - Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-18:00. Wednesday 11:00-21:00 until 14 March 2027. Saturday and Sunday 10:00-19:00 until 14 March 2027 (10:00-18:00 after). Closed Monday, 1 January and 1 May. Early closing at 17:00 on 24, 25 and 31 December 2026. Last entry 45 minutes before closing.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is mahJ - Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme?

mahJ - Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme is located at 71 rue du Temple, 75003 Paris, France, in the Le Marais area of Paris. The nearest stations are Rambuteau, Hôtel de Ville and Arts et Métiers.

What can I see at mahJ - Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme?

France's largest museum of Jewish art and history, in the 17th-century Hôtel de Saint-Aignan in the Marais. Current highlights include Chaïm Kaliski. « Jim d'Etterbeek », Permanent collection and Georges Kars, 1880-1945. Un Bohémien à Paris.

Do I need to book mahJ - Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme 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 mahJ - Musée d'art et d'histoire du Judaïsme?

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.