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.
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
scheduled for individuals
available in Italian, English -
Visits
for groups by reservation
available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, Jewish
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Didactics for schools
by reservation
available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, Jewish
edu@coopculture.it -
Bookshop
Alef, the ghetto bookshop: museum bookshop specialising in Jewish culture and religion
- Cafés and food Courts
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, 30121 Venezia
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.
