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Museum · Berlim, Berlim
Jüdisches Museum Berlin
One of the largest Jewish museums in Europe, in Kreuzberg. Daniel Libeskind's zigzag building tells the story of Jews in Germany up to the present day.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Jüdisches Museum Berlin
Jüdisches Museum Berlin, Jewish Museum of Berlin, opened in 2001 and is one of the largest Jewish museums in Europe. It tells the history and culture of Jews in Germany from the Middle Ages to the present, with everyday objects, documents, art, audio and interactive installations.
The museum occupies a complex of buildings on Lindenstraße, in Kreuzberg. Entrance is through the Kollegienhaus, an 18th-century Baroque building, from where an underground passage leads to the building designed by architect Daniel Libeskind. Seen from above, the new building has the shape of a broken lightning bolt, with zinc-clad walls cut by narrow, angled windows.
The architecture is part of the visit. The underground corridors lead to the Jardim do Exílio, with tilted concrete columns, and to the Torre do Holocausto, a space that is empty, dark and cold. In the so-called Vazio da Memória, the installation Shalekhet ("Folhas Caídas") by Menashe Kadishman covers the floor with thousands of iron faces. These are spaces of memory: silence and respect are requested.
On the other side of the street, in the former warehouse of a wholesale flower market, are the museum's academy, the library and ANOHA, the museum's children's space, with a large wooden Noah's Ark and animals made from recycled materials.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours for the main exhibition and the spaces in Libeskind's building.
Best time
On weekday mornings there is less crowding. The museum usually opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays; check before you go.
How to get there
The nearest U-Bahn stations are Hallesches Tor (lines U1, U3 and U6) and Kochstraße (U6), about a 10-minute walk. From Checkpoint Charlie it's about a 15-minute walk along Friedrichstraße and Lindenstraße.
Tip
Entry to the main exhibition is free, but the museum recommends booking a time slot online. Temporary exhibitions in the old building usually have their own ticket. There is security screening at the entrance, like at an airport: allow a few extra minutes.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jüdisches Museum Berlin
Is there an admission fee for the Jewish Museum?
Admission to the main exhibition is free. Some temporary exhibitions have their own tickets. The museum recommends reserving a time online.
On which day is the museum closed?
It usually opens Tuesday to Sunday and is closed on Mondays. There are special closures on some dates; check before you go.
Is the museum suitable for children?
Yes. Besides the main exhibition, there is ANOHA, the museum's children's space, in front of the main building. The Holocaust Tower and the Void of Memory are places of silence: it's worth preparing children beforehand.