Archive


Research Guide & Use


Our Holdings

The archive holdings of the Jewish Museum Vienna largely include the documentation of the first Jewish Museum as well as the other permanent loans and collections of our institution. This consists, among other things, of art postcards, graphics and photographs, illustrations of Jewish holidays, synagogues, archive materials of Jewish clubs and associations, as well as of Jewish life up to the postwar period, including contemporary historical documents and photographs.
 
Personal estates from artists and families form another collection. However, this only constitutes a fragment and is not representative of the diverse and large Jewish population of Vienna before 1938. Only very rarely can former family members actually be identified in it; to this end, research in the archives of the Jewish Community of Vienna (IKG) is more effective.


Please also consult the following databases:

Summer closure

Due to vacation, the archive remains closed from August 12 until August 30, 2024. During this period, no appointments will be possible. Please allow us more time to answer your requests as well.



Archive

For specific requests and appointments please contact:

Dr. Daniela Schmid
Phone: +43 1 535 04 31 - 1561



For image requests please contact:

Cornelia Regehr, MA
Phone: +43 1 535 04 31 - 1539



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