Jewish Museum Berlin
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Jewish Museum Berlin - by Christian Bosch on Google
Description
The Jewish Museum Berlin presents the history of Jews in Germany from the Middle Ages to the present day from a Jewish perspective. Exhibits occupy 3 buildings (a baroque old building, the “Kollegienhaus” and the new, deconstructivist-style buildings by architect Daniel Libeskind) and 3,500m of floor space. The first Jewish Museum in the city opened in 1933 but was shut down 5 years later after the Kristallnacht (November Pogroms) and its inventory confiscated. The "Shalekhet - Fallen leaves" is a permanent installation by Israeli artist Menashe Kadishman that consists of 10,000 faces punched out of steel and distributed on the ground of the Memory Void.
Access & Transport
The museum is located in the southern part of the Berlin city centre, along Lindenstraße. Hallesches Tor (U1, U3, U6) is 500m away to the southwest and Kochstraße (U6) is a 10-15mins walk away. Bus is also a good option with a stop nearby on Lindenstraße (248). Accessibility info: https://www.jmberlin.de/en/accessibility
Instructions & Recommendations
We recommend combining this activity with a visit of the Kreuzberg neighbourhood.
Environmental & Social
No environmental data available so we deem this activity marginally negative in that respect (electricity). From a social perspective, the museum has an educational role and helps preserve the city and the Jews' cultural heritage.
Conclusion
The Jewish Museum of Berlin benefits from grand premises but feels like a missed opportunity. Much more could have been done in terms of content with less focus on art and atmosphere. That being said, many visitors really enjoy their experience so you should include it in your itinerary if the topic is of interest to you.
Key positive
Impressive and atmospheric buildings
Permanent exhibition is free of charge
Key negative
Gaps / omissions in content
Suitability
Best suited for adults and children above 12. Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Monday10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 18:00
Friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00