Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah, Ferrara

Name: Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah
Address: Via Piangipane, 81, Ferrara, 44121, Italy
Telephone: +39 0532 769137

#8 among attractions in Ferrara

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum, History museum

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The Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah is a public history museum in Ferrara, Italy. It opened in 2017, and traces the history of the Jewish people in Italy starting from the Roman empire through the Holocaust of the 20th century. Chartered by the Italian government in 2003, MEIS contains over 200 artifacts and exhibits that proceed chronologically through the periods of Jewish history in Italy. The museum is continuing to expand through the year 2021. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 44°50'8"N, 11°36'48"E

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Via Piangipane, 81Ferrara 44121 Italy

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+39 0532 769137

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah open?

Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah?

Nearby attractions include Hotel Santo Stefano, Ferrara (4 min walk), Palazzo Bentivoglio, Ferrara (5 min walk), San Paolo, Ferrara (6 min walk), Church of San Domenico, Ferrara (7 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah:

Bus

Piangipane - Ripagrande • Lines: 11B, 2, 21, 3 (3 min walk)
Ferrara Autostazione - Rampari S. Paolo • Lines: 330, 331, 340 (4 min walk)

Train

Ferrara (18 min walk)
Ferrara Aleotti (22 min walk)