Jewish Museum

At Sankt-Jakobs-Platz in Munich’s Old Town, the Jewish Museum explores Jewish history, identity and culture in the city. Its permanent exhibition presents historical information and personal stories, while temporary exhibitions use family accounts, audio and video to examine Jewish life and memory. The museum occupies a glass-fronted building within the Jewish Center, beside the main synagogue and community center. Plan time for the exhibitions across its three floors, and look for the entrance by the cafe.

A museum within the Jewish Center

The Jewish Museum is part of Munich’s Jewish Center at Sankt-Jakobs-Platz. The complex also includes the city’s main synagogue, Ohel Jakob, and a community center. The museum’s glass-fronted ground floor gives the building a distinct presence on the square.

Built between 2004 and its inauguration in 2007, the museum is run by the city of Munich. Its exhibition space extends across three floors, with the permanent exhibition on the ground floor and temporary exhibitions on the upper levels.

Exhibitions on history and memory

The permanent exhibition provides an introduction to Jewish history and culture in Munich. Across the museum, historical information and personal stories offer ways to understand Jewish life and its connection to the city.

Temporary exhibitions take up particular subjects through objects, artworks and accounts. One exhibition, “The Third Generation. The Holocaust in Family Memory,” used family audio and video alongside its displays to explore how the Holocaust’s effects are understood across generations. The themes and displays change, so check the museum’s website for current exhibitions before your visit.