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Jüdisches Museum München

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The Jüdisches Museum München, located at Sankt-Jakobs-Platz in the heart of the city, is a vibrant space dedicated to exploring the diversity of Jewish history, culture, and contemporary life. Opened in 2007 as part of Munich’s Jewish Center alongside the Ohel Jakob Synagogue and the Jewish Community Center, its striking cube-shaped architecture with a transparent ground floor invites openness and dialogue. The permanent exhibition, Voices_Places_Times, offers a multi-layered journey through Munich’s Jewish past and present, highlighting personal stories, community life, and cultural achievements. Changing exhibitions address themes from migration and identity to art and memory, often engaging with current social issues. The museum also offers workshops, guided tours, and creative programs for all ages, fostering understanding and participation. With its blend of history, architecture, and living culture, the Jüdisches Museum München is both a place of remembrance and a forum for conversation in the heart of Munich.

Munich Germany

Location

The Jüdisches Museum München (Jewish Museum Munich) is located at St.-Jakobs-Platz 16, 80331 Munich, in the Altstadt-Lehel district. It is part of the city's Jewish Center complex and is situated between the main synagogue Ohel Jakob and the Jewish Community Center, reflecting Munich's vibrant Jewish culture and history. The modern museum building is a freestanding cube with a transparent ground floor lobby, showcasing exhibitions on Jewish life, culture, and religion. Nearby, visitors can explore notable sites such as the Viktualienmarkt, Marienplatz, Sendlinger Tor, and historic churches like Asamkirche and St. Peter’s Church. The location is well-connected by public transport including U-Bahn lines U3, U6, and U1, tram lines 27 and 28, and several bus routes, placing the museum right in Munich's lively city center with plenty of dining and shopping options close by.

Jüdisches Museum München

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