Jewish Museum, Prague

Name: Jewish Museum
Address: U Staré školy 141/1, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 222 749 211

#76 among attractions in Prague

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Jewish Museum in Prague is a museum of Jewish heritage in the Czech Republic and one of the most visited museums in Prague. Its collection of Judaica is one of the largest in the world, about 40,000 objects, 100,000 books, and a copious archive of Czech Jewish community histories. ()

Local name: Židovské muzeum v Praze Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Coordinates: 50°5'25"N, 14°25'16"E

Address

U Staré školy 141/1Praha 1 (Staré Město)Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

Contact

+420 222 749 211

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Astronomical Clock, St. Nicholas Church, Old Town Square, Old Jewish Cemetery.

~1210 ftS
600-year-old mechanical clock face
Astronomical Clock, Prague
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~920 ftS
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St. Nicholas Church, Prague
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~1020 ftS
Oldest square in the historic center
Old Town Square, Prague
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~930 ftW
15th-century graveyard with many layers
Old Jewish Cemetery, Prague
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~590 ftW
Europe's oldest active synagogue
Old New Synagogue, Prague
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~1070 ftS
Square
Mariánské náměstí, Prague
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~850 ftS
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Kinský Palace, Prague
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~1220 ftS
Gothic architecture, History museum, Art gallery
Old Town Hall, Prague
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~1030 ftW
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~730 ftW
Museum
Josefov, Prague
4 min walk • Nestled within the historic heart of Prague, Czech Republic, lies Josefov, the city's former Jewish Quarter and a testament to the resilience of its Jewish community. This area, steeped in history and tragedy, now serves as a poignant museum complex dedicated...
~950 ftS
Iconic sculpture of 15th-century martyr
Jan Hus Memorial, Prague
5 min walk • Rising prominently in the historical Old Town Square of Prague, the Jan Hus Memorial is a poignant tribute to one of the most significant figures in Czech history. This imposing statue, dedicated to the religious reformer Jan Hus, who was martyred for his beliefs...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jewish Museum open?

Jewish Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Jewish Museum?

Nearby attractions include Spanish Synagogue, Prague (1 min walk), Robert Guttmann Gallery, Prague (1 min walk), Speculum Alchemiae, Prague (2 min walk), Old New Synagogue, Prague (3 min walk).

How to get to Jewish Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewish Museum:

Bus

U Staré školy • Lines: 194 (1 min walk)
Pařížská • Lines: 194 (3 min walk)

Tram

Právnická fakulta • Lines: 17, 93 (5 min walk)
Staroměstská • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 93 (8 min walk)

Metro

Staroměstská • Lines: A (6 min walk)
Republic Square • Lines: B (12 min walk)

Train

Praha Masarykovo nádraží (16 min walk)
Prague Main Station (22 min walk)

Ferry

Pražská tržnice • Lines: P7 (32 min walk)