Jewish museums

List of Jewish Museums

  • Kleine Synagoge Erfurt, Germany 1840

    The Small Synagogue of 1840 is the oldest undamaged synagogue left in Germany, with an original Torah shrine, mikveh, and women's gallery. The lower level houses an exhibition on Erfurt's Jewish community.

  • Medieval Synagogue Budapest, Hungary 1364

    This tiny Sephardic synagogue dating from 1364 was unexpectedly discovered in the 1960s during general excavation work in the Castle District.

  • Jewish Museum of Maryland Baltimore, Maryland 1845 (Lloyd Street Synagogue); 1876 (B'nai Synagogue); 1960 (museum)

    Founded in 1960 between two 19th-century synagogues, this award-winning museum tells the story of Jewish life in America, with special attention on the history of Judaism in Maryland.

  • Museum of Jewish Art and History Paris, France

    This excellent museum traces the history of Jewish art, culture and religion in France and Europe.