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Museum · Sosúa, Puerto Plata
Museo Judío de Sosúa
A small museum next to Sosúa’s synagogue that tells the story of the Jewish refugees welcomed in the Dominican Republic in 1940 and the agricultural colony that founded the town.
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 Museo Judío de Sosúa
In 1938, at an international conference on Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi Germany, the Dominican Republic was one of the few countries to offer refuge. From 1940, a few hundred families arrived in Sosúa, then an old banana farm, to form an agricultural colony with land, cattle and cooperatives.
The museum, next to the still-active synagogue, tells that story with photographs, documents, personal items, letters and the records of the dairy and cold-cut cooperative the settlers founded, which made the town famous. It also shows how the community integrated into the country, with marriages and families that stayed.
Many settlers later moved to other countries, but Sosúa still preserves the street names, the synagogue and the colony’s cemetery. The visit is short and gives another dimension to the beach town.
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
About 45 minutes.
Best time
At any time of year; good for midday, away from the strong sun on the beach.
How to get there
It is in the El Batey neighborhood, in central Sosúa, a few blocks from Playa Sosúa, on the street that bears the community’s name.
Tip
Opening days and hours may be limited; check before you go. The synagogue next door is open on days of celebration.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo Judío de Sosúa
Why did Jewish refugees go to Sosúa?
Because the Dominican Republic offered refuge in 1938, and from 1940 families arrived to form an agricultural colony.
Does Sosúa’s synagogue still function?
Yes, the small synagogue next to the museum is used by the community.
Is the museum large?
Não, a visita leva cerca de 45 minutos.