Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien)

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A Muslim, a Christian, and a Jew - Eran Shakine

At Dorotheergasse: Israeli artist Eran Shakine's humorous large oil-pastel works follow three top-hatted men, one of each faith, exploring what the monotheistic religions share.

Now showing20 May – 8 Nov€15

No Way Home: Viennese Jews in Exile

At Museum Judenplatz: how Vienna stripped its Jews of their rights after 1938 and drove them out, and the lives of those who fled.

Now showing30 Sept – 4 Apr 2027€15

The Special Case of Steffy Goldner: The New York Philharmonic's First Woman

In the Dorotheergasse Project Space: Nives Widauer's installation on Vienna-raised harpist Steffy Goldner, projected onto a historic harp case.

Now showing20 Oct – 22 Mar 2027€15

Jewish Orientalists

At Dorotheergasse: how 19th-century Viennese Jewish scholars and adventurers shaped Oriental and Islamic studies while searching for their own origins.

Upcoming25 Nov – 9 May 2027€15

Resistance!

At Museum Judenplatz: Jewish resistance from the Maccabees and Queen Esther to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and women who defied the Nazi regime.

Upcoming14 Apr 2027 – 27 Feb 2028€15

Permanent Collections

Our City! Jewish Vienna - Then to Now

Core show at Dorotheergasse: Jewish Vienna from the Middle Ages through the Shoah to today's community, with Maya Zack's Shabbat Room and a visible storage room.

Permanent collection€15

Our Medieval City! The First Jewish Community in Vienna

At Museum Judenplatz: the excavated remains of the medieval synagogue destroyed in 1421, a virtual reconstruction, and the story of Vienna's first Jewish quarter.

Permanent collection€15

Nearby

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Theatermuseum (Palais Lobkowitz)

Music2 min walk

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State Hall of the Austrian National Library (Prunksaal)

Architecture3 min walk

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Albertina

Art3 min walk

Heidi Horten Collection

Heidi Horten Collection

Art4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien) cost?

Standard adult admission to Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien) is €15. Seniors 65+ and visitors with disabilities EUR 13, students under 27 EUR 11, under 19 free. Ticket valid for both sites (Dorotheergasse and Judenplatz) within 7 days. Free entry for all on the last Friday of each month from 13:00; free for seniors on the first Wednesday of each month.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien)?

Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien) is open Dorotheergasse: Sun-Fri 10:00-18:00, closed Saturdays. Judenplatz: Sun-Thu 10:00-18:00, Fri 10:00-17:00, closed Saturdays. Both sites closed Sun 13 Sep and Mon 21 Sep 2026 (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien)?

Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien) is located at Dorotheergasse 11, 1010 Vienna, Austria, in the Innere Stadt area of Vienna. The nearest stations are Stephansplatz (U1, U3) and Herrengasse (U3).

What can I see at Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien)?

Jewish Vienna from medieval synagogue ruins to today, across Palais Eskeles and Judenplatz. Current highlights include No Way Home: Viennese Jews in Exile, The Special Case of Steffy Goldner: The New York Philharmonic's First Woman and Resistance!.

Do I need to book Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien) 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 Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien)?

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.

Is Jewish Museum Vienna (Jüdisches Museum Wien) accessible?

Both sites are wheelchair accessible, with ramps, lifts and accessible toilets.