Jewish Museum Vienna, Vienna

Name: Jewish Museum Vienna
Address: Dorotheergasse 11, Vienna, 1010, Austria
Telephone: +43 1 5350431

#97 among attractions in Vienna

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Facts and practical information

The Jüdisches Museum Wien, trading as Jüdisches Museum der Stadt Wien GmbH or the Jewish Museum Vienna, is a museum of Jewish history, life and religion in Austria. The museum is present on two locations, in the Palais Eskeles in the Dorotheergasse and in the Judenplatz, and has distinguished itself by a very active programme of exhibitions and outreach events highlighting the past and present of Jewish culture in Austria. The current director is Danielle Spera and the chief curator is Astrid Peterle. ()

Local name: Jüdisches Museum Wien Coordinates: 48°12'26"N, 16°22'9"E

Address

Dorotheergasse 11Innere Stadt (Kärntner Viertel)Vienna 1010 Austria

Contact

+43 1 5350431

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Day trips

Jewish Museum Vienna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jewish Museum Vienna open?

Jewish Museum Vienna is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Jewish Museum Vienna?

Nearby attractions include Palais Eskeles, Vienna (1 min walk), Lutheran City Church, Vienna (2 min walk), Palais Bartolotti-Partenfeld, Vienna (2 min walk), Dorotheum, Vienna (2 min walk).

How to get to Jewish Museum Vienna by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewish Museum Vienna:

Bus

Plankengasse • Lines: 2A (2 min walk)
Habsburgergasse • Lines: 1A, 2A (2 min walk)

Metro

Stephansplatz • Lines: U1, U3 (4 min walk)
Herrengasse • Lines: U3 (6 min walk)

Tram

Burgring • Lines: 1, 2, 71, D, U2Z (9 min walk)
Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 2, 62, 71, D, U2Z (9 min walk)

Light rail

Oper, Karlsplatz • Lines: 62, Wlb (10 min walk)
Karlsplatz • Lines: 1, 62, Wlb (12 min walk)

Ferry

Nationalparkboot Lobau (16 min walk)

Train

Wien Mitte (18 min walk)
Wien Rennweg (29 min walk)