The Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt is Germany’s oldest independent Jewish museum, dedicated to preserving and presenting over 800 years of Jewish life in the city. Spread across two locations—the Rothschild Palais on Untermainkai and the Museum Judengasse—it offers a comprehensive view of Jewish culture, history, and identity from the Middle Ages to the present day. The Rothschild Palais houses the permanent exhibition We Are Now, which explores Jewish Frankfurt from the Enlightenment through modern times, highlighting the contributions of Jewish families to the city’s cultural and economic life. A special feature is the Frank Family Center, the first institution worldwide to present personal objects, letters, and photographs of Anne Frank’s family, offering intimate insights into their story. The Museum Judengasse, built on the foundations of Europe’s first Jewish ghetto, focuses on early modern Jewish life and the community’s resilience in the face of restrictions and persecution. Together, the two sites create a powerful dialogue between past and present, remembrance and renewal. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, and cultural events, the Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt serves as both a place of memory and a vibrant forum for contemporary Jewish culture in the heart of the city.
Frankfurt am Main GermanyThe Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt am Main is located at Untermainkai 14-15 in the Innenstadt district, housed in the historic Rothschild-Palais on the southern bank of the River Main. The museum focuses on the history, culture, and contributions of the Jewish community in Frankfurt from around 1800 to the present day. Nearby are the scenic Museumsufer promenade, the iconic Alte Oper concert hall, and the historic city center with its numerous cultural landmarks. The museum complex is easily accessible by public transport, with tram lines 16 and 17 stopping near Untermainkai and the Hauptwache station within walking distance. Visitors can also explore the Museum Judengasse, a branch of the museum located in the historic Jewish quarter at Battonstraße 47, highlighting Jewish life during the early modern period.
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