The Jewish Museum is a little treasure trove in the centre of Venice, where you can touch the history of the oldest ghetto in Italy with your own hands.
An authentic corner of Venice, a culture that goes back thousands of years, a hoard of art and beauty: the Jewish Museum of Venice is all this and more.
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Opening days
from Sunday to Friday
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Opening times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
10.00 – 17:30Thursday
11.00 - 18.30The entrance is allowed up to one hour before the closing time of the site
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Closing
The Museum will be closed from 2 to 13 November 2021.
During this period, only educational visits to the Synagogues will be possible upon reservation.Museum, synagogues and cemetery are closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, 25th December, 1st January and 1st May, 20th and 28th September 2020.
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Extra Opening times
Extraordinary opening all year round, days (no Saturdays and Jewish holidays) and opening hours subject to reservation and availability
- Web Jewish Museum of Venice
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
The museum is not accessible.
Museo Ebraico of Venice. History
Created in 1516 in an area that was once home to a foundry, the ‘Ghetto Nuovo’ was expanded in 1541 with the addition of the ‘Ghetto Vecchio’ and in 1633 the ‘Ghetto Nuovissimo’.
It was here that in 1954 the Venetian Jewish Community founded the Jewish Museum.
Visiting the museum
A visit to the Jewish Museum of Venice is a genuine trip back in time which will give you an excellent insight into the Jewish culture.
You will be able to admire important examples of gold and textiles manufacturing, you will be able to explore the history of the Jews in Venice and discover the beautiful ritualistic objects used at home and in the synagogue during the most important moments of Jewish life. The precious collection of books and manuscripts will reveal the importance of Jewish publishing in Venice.
Venice is full of fascinating places off the beaten tourist track and the Jewish Museum is a prime example.
Here you can begin your tour of the Venetian synagogues, focal points of the ghetto rich in history and faith.
Services
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Visits
per singoli a partenza fissa
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Visits
per gruppi su prenotazione
available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, Jewish
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Didactics for schools
su prenotazione
available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, Jewish
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Bookshop
Alef, la libreria del ghetto: bookshop del museo specializzato in cultura e religione ebraica
Additional Info
- The museum can close early on Fridays and on the eve of Jewish holidays.
- The synagogues can only be visited with a guided tour
Where
Cannaregio 2902/b, Venezia (VE)
Transportation
BY WATERBUS
From P.le Roma or Santa Lucia Train Station
Line 1: the closest stop is San Marcuola
Line 5.1: the closest stop is Guglie
Visiting Rules
- Green Pass required from August 6, 2021 to access the site
From August 6th the access to the site is allowed only to persons holding one of the Covid19 Green Pass certifications together with a valid identity document, with reference to the current government provisions in order to cope with the epidemiological emergency from Covid19.
COVID-19 Green Certification is not required for children under 12 years of age and those exempt on the basis of appropriate medical certification.
If you do not have a Green Pass and a valid identity document, you will not be able to access the museum sites and your ticket will not be refunded.
Find out more - Please remind that - due to security control - you should arrive 20 minutes before the tour departing time.
- The entrances will be restricted in order to guarantee a pleasant visit in complete safety.
