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Your Visit to the Jewish Museum Vienna

Discover Jewish History and Culture in the Heart of Vienna
The Jewish Museum Vienna is one of the most important Jewish museums in Europe. With its two locations at Dorotheergasse and Judenplatz, it invites visitors to explore Jewish history, art, religion, and contemporary culture right in the center of Vienna.
 
Just a few minutes’ walk from St. Stephen’s Square, you can experience more than 800 years of Jewish history in Vienna - from the medieval community at Judenplatz to the vibrant Jewish life of today.
 
At Dorotheergasse, the permanent exhibition Our City! Jewish Vienna to the Present Day showcases the rich and diverse story of Jewish life in Vienna. At Judenplatz, archaeological excavations bring the medieval Jewish community of Vienna and its synagogue vividly to life.
 
These permanent exhibitions are complemented by regularly changing special exhibitions focusing on art, culture, history, and current social issues - making every visit to the Jewish Museum Vienna a unique experience.
The Jewish Museum Vienna is a place of remembrance, dialogue, and encounter - and an essential part of Vienna’s cultural landscape.
Why a Visit Is Worth It

The world’s first Jewish museum

As early as 1895, Vienna became home to the world’s first Jewish museum. Today, the Jewish Museum Vienna seamlessly blends historical collections, contemporary perspectives, and engaging storytelling - making it a must-visit cultural attraction in Vienna.
 

Two locations in Vienna’s historic city center

With sites at Dorotheergasse and Judenplatz, visitors can explore two unique landmarks of Jewish history in Vienna - both just a short walk apart in the heart of the city.
 

The medieval synagogue at Judenplatz

Beneath Judenplatz lie the impressive remains of Vienna’s 15th-century medieval synagogue - one of Europe’s most significant Jewish archaeological heritage sites. Above ground, Rachel Whiteread’s Holocaust Memorial stands as a powerful reminder of the Jewish victims of the Shoah.
 

An extraordinary collection

The museum’s permanent exhibition brings historical objects to life, telling compelling stories from Vienna, Austria’s federal states, the Habsburg Monarchy, and the global Jewish diaspora.
 

Rotating special exhibitions

Several times a year, the museum presents new exhibitions exploring art, culture, remembrance, and key social issues - ensuring there is always something new to discover.
 

Guided tours, programs, and unique experiences

Whether it’s public tours, the exclusive “Boker Tov” morning experience, or events featuring international guests, the museum offers diverse ways to discover Jewish culture in Vienna.
 
Museum Judenplatz facade: Facade of the Museum Judenplatz with five windows and a dark entrance under an ornately decorated arch, with signs and posters on the building


Contact

Verena Schrom

Tel: +43 1 535 04 31 - 1512


Jewish ritual objects on a shelf: Metal shelf with several rows of antique silver Jewish ritual objects, blurred in the foreground
Visible Archive


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Book Exclusive tours

At the Jewish Museum Vienna, we offer tours in German, English, French, Hebrew and more on all topics and exhibitions at the Palais Eskeles, Museum Judenplatz, and in the city center. We are happy to put together a unique tourfor your specific interests, or you can select one from our program.

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Free Audio Guide - Your Personal Tour of the Jewish Museum Vienna

Explore the museum at your own pace with our free audioguide available in German and English. Discover fascinating background stories, in-depth insights, and personal perspectives on the exhibitions. For Hebrew-speaking visitors, we offer a highlights tour, featuring key moments and objects from the museum. Simply use your own smartphone or a loan device on-site – at no additional cost.
 
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Our Cooperations

With the following offers you will receive reduced admission
  • Viennacitycard
  • Stadt Wien Vorteilsclub
  • Die Presse-Club
  • EasyCityPass Wien
  • Ö1 Club
  • Queer City Pass
  • VÖKK-Mitglieder
  • Wien Holding Emplyees



Dancing people in front of historic buildings in Vienna: People holding hands and dancing in a circle on a paved square in front of historic buildings
Brochure Jewisch Vienna

Taïm Café – Israeli Street Food at the Jewish Museum Vienna

Enjoy authentic Levantine cuisine right inside the Jewish Museum Vienna: Taïm Cafe offers popular specialties such as hummus, falafel, shakshuka, fresh salads, and sweet classics like babka, rogelach, and malabi pudding. Inspired by the flavors of Tel Aviv, Morocco, and the eastern Mediterranean, the café invites you to a relaxed lunch or a delightful coffee break. Experience Israeli hospitality in Vienna right in the heart of the city.
 

Getting Here

We recommend taking public transport.
 
Museum Dorotheergasse can be easily reached by foot from the U1, U3 Stephansplatz underground station. To reach Museum Judenplatz, we suggest walking from the U3 Herrengasse station. Our library is located within walking distance from the U1, U4 Schwedenplatz station.
 

Accessibility

Both museum locations are wheelchair accessible.
Each have ground level entryways, ramps, and elevators to exhibition spaces and event areas. There is also an elevator for visitors with wheelchairs to access the archaeological excavation at Judenplatz
Handicapped accessible bathrooms are located on the ground floor next to the elevator.
The cloakrooms are also located on the ground floor.
 
 
Map showing Holocaust Memorial and Dorotheergasse: Map of central Vienna with two red markers, one at the Holocaust Memorial and one at Dorotheergasse