Jewish Museum of Rome, Rome

Name: Jewish Museum of Rome
Address: Via Catalana, Rome, 00186, Italy
Telephone: +39 06 6840 0661

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The Jewish Museum of Rome is situated in the basement of the Great Synagogue of Rome and offers both information on the Jewish presence in Rome since the second century BCE and a large collection of works of art produced by the Jewish community. A visit to the museum includes a guided tour of the Great Synagogue and of the smaller Spanish Synagogue in the same complex. ()

Local name: Museo ebraico Established: 1960 (64 years ago)Coordinates: 41°53'31"N, 12°28'41"E

Address

Via CatalanaSant'AngeloRome 00186 Italy

Contact

+39 06 6840 0661

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

Nearby attractions include: Theatre of Marcellus, Forum Holitorium, Palazzo Albertoni Spinola, Ponte Fabricio.

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Great Synagogue of Rome, Rome
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Temple of Apollo Sosianus, Rome
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jewish Museum of Rome open?

Jewish Museum of Rome 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 - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Jewish Museum of Rome?

Nearby attractions include Great Synagogue of Rome, Rome (1 min walk), Portico d'Ottavia, Rome (2 min walk), Sant'Angelo in Pescheria, Rome (2 min walk), San Gregorio della Divina Pietà, Rome (2 min walk).

How to get to Jewish Museum of Rome by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewish Museum of Rome:

Bus

Lgt De' Cenci • Lines: n10, n8 (2 min walk)
P.za Monte Savello • Lines: 23, 280, 63, n10, n8 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Isola Tiberina • Lines: Battelli di Roma (5 min walk)
Sant'Angelo • Lines: Battelli di Roma (22 min walk)

Tram

Arenula/Min. G. Giustizia • Lines: 8 (5 min walk)
Belli • Lines: 8 (6 min walk)

Metro

Colosseo • Lines: B (18 min walk)
Circo Massimo • Lines: B (20 min walk)

Light rail

Roma Porta San Paolo • Lines: Fc2 (30 min walk)

Trolleybus

XX Settembre/Min. Finanze • Lines: 90 (35 min walk)
Volturno/Cernaia • Lines: 90 (36 min walk)

Train

Quattro Venti (35 min walk)