The Jewish Museum in Prague is a group of historic sites in Josefov, Prague’s former Jewish quarter. One ticket covers six places: the Maisel, Pinkas, Spanish and Klausen synagogues, the Ceremonial Hall and the Old Jewish Cemetery. Exhibitions trace Jewish history and customs in Bohemia and Moravia, alongside the story of Holocaust victims and survivors. Look for the Spanish Synagogue’s artistic detail, the history displays at Maisel Synagogue and the handwritten names in Pinkas Synagogue. A ticket is valid for three days, so you can spread the visit across several stops.
A museum spread across Josefov
The Jewish Museum is not confined to one building. Its six sites in Josefov are the Maisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, Klausen Synagogue, Ceremonial Hall and Old Jewish Cemetery. Together, they present different parts of Jewish history, culture and religious customs in Bohemia and Moravia.
The museum was established in 1906 to preserve Jewish heritage. Its collections include ceremonial objects, textiles, manuscripts, documents and photographs. Rather than treating the quarter as a single exhibition, the museum places displays in historic buildings, so each stop gives a different perspective on the community and its history.
What to see in the synagogues
At Maisel Synagogue, exhibitions focus on the history of Jewish people in Prague. The Klausen Synagogue covers Jewish ceremonies and holidays. The Spanish Synagogue is noted for its artistic and architectural detail, while Pinkas Synagogue serves as a Holocaust memorial. Its walls carry the handwritten names of about 80,000 Czech and Moravian Jews who were killed during the Holocaust.
The Old Jewish Cemetery is another central part of the visit. Together with the synagogues and Ceremonial Hall, it makes the museum a route through several significant sites rather than a visit to one gallery. Exhibitions also include historical photographs and material about Jewish life and traditions.
Planning a visit
You can explore the sites at your own pace. The combined ticket is valid for three days, giving you time to return to the quarter and visit the exhibitions across more than one day. Arriving around 9am is a practical choice: security checks can create queues, and heading to the cemetery area first helps you begin with that part of the route.
The museum cafe serves homemade soups and pastries, as well as hot chocolate and hot wine. It can be a useful stop between sites. An English walking tour of the Jewish quarter is another option if you want a guided introduction to the area; the museum visit itself gives you access to the interiors and exhibitions.
Preguntas frecuentes
How many sites are included in the Jewish Museum in Prague?
The museum includes six sites in Josefov: four synagogues, the Ceremonial Hall and the Old Jewish Cemetery.
How long is the ticket valid?
The ticket is valid for three days, so you can visit the included sites over more than one day.
What should I see at Pinkas Synagogue?
Pinkas Synagogue is a Holocaust memorial. Its walls carry the handwritten names of about 80,000 Czech and Moravian Jews who were killed during the Holocaust.
When is a good time to arrive?
Arrive around 9am and visit the cemetery area first. Security checks can mean longer queues later.
