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Jewish Museum in Vienna
The eventful history of the Jews in Vienna
The history of the city of Vienna is inextricably linked to Jewish culture. Here in Leopoldstadt, the second district, you can feel the historical significance of the former "Mazzesinsel" (Matzah Island) at every turn. When the spring sun warms the streets around the Hotel Stefanie, the neighbourhood invites you to take a stroll through history. International diversity and tolerance have always been part of our understanding of hospitality, and we look forward to sharing this lively tradition with you.
Exhibitions at the Jewish Museum Vienna
The fact that Vienna is now a major European metropolis is due in no small part to Jewish figures from the worlds of art, banking and business.
The Jewish Museum Vienna was the first museum in the world to document Jewish culture of the past and present. It displays important collections on the history of Jews in Vienna.
Ten Jewish intellectuals initiated the founding of the Jewish Museum in Vienna in 1895. As they belonged to a wide variety of professional groups, the collection of contemporary documents was extremely diverse and interesting from the very beginning. The Jewish Museum Vienna was reopened in 1993. In 2000, a branch was added with the Museum am Judenplatz, which displays the remains of a synagogue destroyed in 1420/21 and, since 2021, the new permanent exhibition "Our Middle Ages! The First Jewish Community in Vienna." Both museum locations, at Dorotheergasse 11 and Judenplatz 8, present themselves as places for exploring Jewish history, culture and religion from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Jewish Museum Vienna: important documents from the past
The valuable collections housed in the Jewish Museum Vienna consist of private donations and items on loan from foundations. You can take part in guided tours in German or English at the Jewish Museum in Vienna and learn more about Jewish culture in Vienna. The Jewish Museum Vienna also has an extensive public library at Rabensteig 3, as well as a café and a museum shop where you can relax and round off your visit.
Always worth a visit
After taking in all these impressions, take a moment to relax in the museum café or browse through the well-stocked library. Spring is a time for new perspectives, and that is exactly what the Jewish Museum Vienna offers you. Back at the Hotel Stefanie, the oldest hotel in the city, you will find the perfect retreat to reflect on your experiences.
Treat yourself to this cultural break and experience Vienna from a perspective that touches both the heart and the mind. We invite you to become part of this history and secure your spring holiday now by booking online.
