Jewish Life in Germany: Past and Present

The Jewish Museum Berlin opens its new permanent exhibition. Located in the famous building by Daniel Libeskind, it presents the history, culture, and religion of Jews in Germany from their beginnings to the present day.

Querschnittsansicht des Libeskind-Baus mit Entwurf der neuen Dauerausstellung, Stand Wettbewerb

New scenographyFive historical chapters form the foundation of the exhibition, spanning from the beginnings of Jewish life in Germany with the first communities in the Middle Ages, through the emancipation movements of the Jewish Enlightenment, the persecution and extermination under National Socialism, to the new beginning after 1945 as well as the changes in Jewish life today. The exhibition opens 23th of August 2020.

Runtime: from May 2021

Price: free

An audio guide in six languages takes you through the exhibition – easy to use on your own smartphone or on a loaned device. Of course we also offer tours with guides for groups of different ages and needs, and visitors with or without previous knowledge. Touch models and plans, display cases designed to allow close viewing by wheelchair users, and clearly designated routes make the museum accessible for people with impairments.

Takes place here:

• Jüdisches Museum Berlin