Description
The Jewish Museum Frankfurt consists of two branches: the Rothschild Palace and the Museum Judengasse. Together, they form an important cultural institution dedicated to the history, culture, and religion of Judaism.
The Rothschild Palace houses the permanent exhibition of the Jewish Museum, Frankfurt. This protected historical building is thematically divided into three floors. Covering an area of 1500 square meters, it presents the history of the last 200 years. The first floor focuses on topics like family and everyday life, the second floor on tradition and ritual, and the third floor on history and the present. The exhibition features interactive stations, multimedia installations, and historical artefacts, offering insights into the objects created and used. It also addresses Jewish experiences of exile, violence, and resistance in the European context. A special highlight of the exhibition is the last room of the museum, the Frank Family Center, where everyday objects, letters, paintings, and photos of Anne Frank are displayed for the first time worldwide.
The Museum Judengasse is located about 1.5 kilometres away and serves as the branch of the Jewish Museum Frankfurt. The exhibition is housed in the ruins of five houses from the Judengasse. Visitors have the opportunity to view the house foundations in the museum. The Museum Judengasse explores Jewish everyday life in the Early Modern Period, as well as the destruction of the synagogues at Börneplatz and the deportation of Frankfurt's Jews. Additionally, the museum delves into the interactions between Christian and Jewish residents of Frankfurt.
Within the Jewish Museum, there is a café that offers the city's first vegan-kosher selection. There is also a museum shop where souvenirs and books can be purchased.
How to get there
The Jewish Museum is easily accessible by public transport. The nearest subway and tram stop is Willy-Brandt-Platz. If you arrive by car, you can use the parking garages "Untermainanlage" and "Am Theater."
The nearby stops for the Museum Judengasse are Konstablerwache, Börneplatz, and Stoltzestraße.