Jewish Museum in Prague

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Lost and Found

Inaugurates the newly reconstructed ARTSCHUL gallery with valuable Jewish ritual objects and books that were lost and only recently rediscovered.

Now showingFrom 1 OctFree

Permanent Collections

Jews in the Bohemian Lands, 10th-18th Centuries

Traces Jewish settlement, community life and scholarship in medieval and early modern Bohemia, from Prague's Renaissance "golden age" and the Golem legend to rising discrimination and the Enlightenment.

Permanent collectionKč 600

Jews in the Bohemian Lands, 19th-20th Centuries

Chronicles Jewish life from Joseph II's reforms through emancipation, Zionism, the Holocaust and the postwar Communist period, with archival documents and personal testimonies.

Permanent collectionKč 600

Memorial to the Shoah Victims from the Czech Lands

The Pinkas Synagogue's interior walls are inscribed with the names of nearly 80,000 Jewish victims from Bohemia and Moravia, one of Europe's oldest Holocaust memorials of its kind.

Permanent collectionKč 600

Children's Drawings from the Terezin Ghetto, 1942-1944

4,387 drawings by Jewish children deported to Terezin, made in art classes led by Friedl Dicker-Brandeis, depicting ghetto life, dreams and deportation - often the only surviving trace of their lives.

Permanent collectionKč 600

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Prague City Gallery (GHMP)

Art3 min walk

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National Gallery Prague – Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia

Architecture4 min walk

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Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague (UPM)

Design4 min walk

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Galerie Rudolfinum

Architecture5 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Jewish Museum in Prague cost?

Standard adult admission to Jewish Museum in Prague is Kč 600. One ticket covers all currently open sites (five synagogues + Old Jewish Cemetery); valid 3 opening days for individuals. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Jewish Museum in Prague?

Jewish Museum in Prague is open Open daily except Saturdays and Jewish holidays. 9am-6pm through 17 Oct 2026, then 9am-4:30pm for the rest of the year; 9am-2pm on 24 Dec. Closed for Sukkot on 27 Sep and 4 Oct 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Jewish Museum in Prague?

Jewish Museum in Prague is located at U Staré školy 141/1, 110 00 Prague 1, Czech Republic, in the Josefov area of Prague. The nearest stations are Staroměstská (Metro A) and Staroměstská (Tram 17, 18).

What can I see at Jewish Museum in Prague?

One of Europe's oldest Jewish museums, spanning six historic synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery in Josefov. Current highlights include Jews in the Bohemian Lands, 10th-18th Centuries, Lost and Found and Jews in the Bohemian Lands, 19th-20th Centuries.

Do I need to book Jewish Museum in Prague 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 in Prague?

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.