The Jewish Museum Berlin
The Jewish Museum Berlin, since its grand opening in 2001, has stood as one of the most prominent cultural institutions in Europe. Offering an immersive journey through two thousand years of German-Jewish history, this museum provides visitors with an unparalleled experience of culture, heritage, and storytelling.
Discover German-Jewish Heritage
The permanent exhibition spans over 3,000 square meters, showcasing a rich array of everyday objects, artwork, photographs, and letters. Interactive elements and media stations further enrich the narrative, illustrating the deep intertwining of Jewish life and German history. The museum doesn’t just display artifacts; it tells the poignant and vibrant stories of a community shaped by, and shaping, Germany's history.
The Jewish Museum
Location & Sights nearby
The Jewish Museum is located in Berlin's Mitte district, just around the corner from Checkpoint Charlie, a historic border crossing surrounded by many museums, such as the Wall Museum, the Trabi Museum, the Asisi Panorama or the BlackBox - Cold War. There you also get to Friedrichstraße, a 3-km-long shopping mile. Right next to the Jewish Museum you will find the Berlinische Galerie, a large exhibition of contemporary art.
ANOHA: A Magical Children's World at the Jewish Museum Berlin
For younger visitors, the ANOHA Children’s World, inaugurated on June 27, 2021, offers an enchanting experience. Inspired by the biblical tale of Noah's Ark, this exhibition features a massive ark filled with 150 animal species, crafted to engage children of kindergarten and elementary school age. The interactive space encourages creativity, learning, and fun, making the Jewish Museum an exciting destination for families.
ANOHA – The Children's World of the Jewish Museum Berlin, Photo: Yves Sucksdorff
Brief History of the Jewish Museum
The first Jewish Museum in Berlin was founded on January 24, 1933, six days before the Nazis officially came to power. On November 10, 1938, during the "November pogrome", known as Kristallnacht, the museum was closed by the Gestapo and the museum was confiscated. Decades later, the "Society for a Jewish Museum" was founded in 1976. In 1988, the Berlin government announced an anonymous competition for the design of the new museum. A year later, Daniel Libeskind's design was selected by the committee as the "Jewish Department" for the Berlin Museum. While other participants suggested cool, neutral spaces, Libeskind offered a radical, zigzag design nicknamed "Lightning". Since its opening in 2001, the Jewish Museum Berlin has been one of the outstanding institutions in the European museum landscape.
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Address: Lindenstraße 9-14, 10969 Berlin
Opening hours: daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Admission: free of charge
Public transport: U1, U6 Hallesches Tor, U6 Kochstraße, Bus M29, M41, 248
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