Jüdisches Museum, Frankfurt

Name: Jüdisches Museum
Address: Untermainkai 14-15, Frankfurt, 60311, Germany
Telephone: +49 69 21235000

#52 among attractions in Frankfurt

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Jewish Museum Frankfurt am Main is the oldest independent Jewish Museum in Germany. It was opened by Federal Chancellor Helmut Kohl on 9 November 1988, the 50th anniversary of Kristallnacht. ()

Local name: Jüdisches Museum Frankfurt Coordinates: 50°6'26"N, 8°40'27"E

Address

Untermainkai 14-15InnenstadtFrankfurt 60311 Germany

Contact

+49 69 21235000

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Städel Museum, Museum Angewandte Kunst, Deutsches Filmmuseum, Main Tower.

~1460 ftS
European art from 14th century to today
Städel Museum, Frankfurt
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~1580 ftE
Design museum in a 19th-century villa
Museum Angewandte Kunst, Frankfurt
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, the Museum Angewandte Kunst stands as a beacon of contemporary design and applied arts. This museum, dedicated to the diverse world of functional and aesthetic objects, offers a unique perspective on the intersection of art...
~1130 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Deutsches Filmmuseum, Frankfurt
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, the Deutsches Filmmuseum is a cinematic treasure trove that celebrates the art and history of film. This museum is dedicated to the medium of film, offering visitors a comprehensive journey through the evolution of cinema, from its...
~1920 ftN
Panoramic views from 200m-high building
Main Tower, Frankfurt
10 min walk • Rising above the urban skyline, Main Tower stands as a modern icon of Frankfurt, Germany. This towering skyscraper reaches a height of 240 meters, making it one of the tallest buildings in the city. Completed in the year 2000, Main Tower is not only a hub for financial...
~1290 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Weltkulturen Museum, Frankfurt
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, the Weltkulturen Museum is a renowned institution that celebrates the diversity of global cultures. This museum, dedicated to ethnological research and public education, offers a deep dive into the art, artifacts,...
~1890 ftNE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Paulskirche, Frankfurt
10 min walk • Paulskirche, a landmark with a storied past, stands in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, not merely as a place of worship but as a symbol of democracy and freedom. This church, constructed between 1789 and 1833 in a classical rotunda style, has transcended its original...
~1100 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum
Deutsches Architekturmuseum, Frankfurt
6 min walk • The German Architecture Museum is located on the Museumsufer in Frankfurt, Germany. Housed in an 18th-century building, the interior has been re-designed by Oswald Mathias Ungers in 1984 as a set of "elemental Platonic buildings within elemental Platonic buildings".
~1120 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Museum für Kommunikation, Frankfurt
6 min walk • The Museum für Kommunikation is a museum of the history of communication in Frankfurt, Germany. It opened on 31 January 1958 under the name Bundespostmuseum and is the oldest museum on Frankfurt's Museumsufer.
~1490 ftNE
Church, Gothic architecture, Romanesque architecture
St. Leonhard, Frankfurt
8 min walk • St. Leonhard is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany. Its historic church dates to 1219, when it was erected in the centre of the town close to the river Main, as a Romanesque-style basilica. From 1425, it was remodeled to a hall church in late Gothic style. St.
~1900 ftE
Bridge
Eiserner Steg, Frankfurt
10 min walk • The Eiserner Steg is a footbridge spanning the river Main in the city of Frankfurt, Germany, which connects the centre of Frankfurt with the district of Sachsenhausen. The first wrought iron bridge was built in 1868. It was replaced in 1911/1912 by a slightly larger cantilever bridge.
~390 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Oper Frankfurt, Frankfurt
2 min walk • The Oper Frankfurt is a German opera company based in Frankfurt. Opera in Frankfurt am Main has a long tradition, with many world premieres such as Franz Schreker's Der ferne Klang in 1912, Fennimore und Gerda by Frederick Delius in 1919, and Carl Orff's Carmina Burana in 1937.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jüdisches Museum?

Nearby attractions include Schauspiel Frankfurt, Frankfurt (2 min walk), Oper Frankfurt, Frankfurt (2 min walk), Frankfurt City Link Line, Frankfurt (4 min walk), Eurotower, Frankfurt (5 min walk).

How to get to Jüdisches Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jüdisches Museum:

Tram

Willy-Brandt-Platz • Lines: 11, 12, 14, EEx (4 min walk)
Weserstraße / Münchener Straße • Lines: 11, 12, 14, EEx (5 min walk)

Metro

Willy-Brandt-Platz • Lines: U1, U2, U3, U4, U5, U8 (4 min walk)
Schweizer Platz • Lines: U1, U2, U3, U8 (11 min walk)

Bus

Willy-Brandt-Platz • Lines: N12, N4, N5, N8 (4 min walk)
Weserstraße / Münchener Straße • Lines: N11, N12, N4, N5 (5 min walk)

Train

Frankfurt Eiserner Steg (10 min walk)
Taunusanlage (13 min walk)