Jüdisches Museum Meran
Museum in the synagogue of Merano, a 1901 building, telling the story of the Jewish community, its religion and the Shoah.
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About the museum
The museum is housed in the synagogue on Via Schiller, an Art Nouveau (Liberty style) building of 1901 that is still a place of worship. The museum, synagogue and Jewish cemetery form a single ensemble linked to the history of the city's Jewish community.
The community was particularly active in the second half of the 19th century, when Jewish doctors contributed to Merano's reputation as a spa town, and the community built a cemetery, a synagogue and a sanatorium. Jewish tourism played an important role until the 1930s, and among the city's guests was Chaim Weizmann, future first president of Israel.
The exhibition rooms, redesigned by the Merano artist Ulrich Egger, are organised into three sections devoted to history, religion and the Shoah. Documents and objects, including a Torah scroll probably from the 15th century and tefillin, also recount the persecution under the Nazis, the post-war reconstruction and the cultural life of the community today.
Highlights
- Art Nouveau synagogue of 1901, still in use
- Torah scroll possibly from the 15th century
- Sections on history, religion and the Shoah
- Rooms redesigned by the artist Ulrich Egger
- Key to the Jewish cemetery available at the museum
Permanent exhibition
- Storia, religione e Shoah – Three sections on the history of the Jewish community of Merano, on religion and on Nazi persecution, with documents and objects of worship.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Adults | free |
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Free admission.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Terme
From the bus station, take urban bus lines 1, 4 or 6 to the Terme stop.
By car
Parking available
Parcheggio delle Terme di Merano (Merano Spa car park), with spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
- Accessible parking
The museum is located in the historic centre, about 300 m south-west of the Terme and about a 10-minute walk from the Portici (arcades). From the Terme car park it is about a 4-minute walk.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | The key to the Jewish cemetery, about 20 minutes' walk away, can be collected at the museum. |
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