Photo: Roberta Favia, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Museum, 1954
Museo Ebraico di Venezia
Museum of the Jewish community in Venice
At a glance
- Type
- Museum
- Period
- Modern era, 1954
- Coordinates
- 45°26′42″ N, 12°19′38″ E
- Address
- 30121
History and description
The Jewish Museum of Venice (Italian: Museo Ebraico di Venezia) is a museum focusing on the history of Jews in the city of Venice.
History
The Jewish Museum of Venice was founded in 1953 by Cesare Vivante and rabbis Elio Toaff and Bruno Polacco. It was established at the request of Giovannina Reinisch Sullam and Aldo Fortis. The museum was dedicated to Vittorio Fano, president of the Jewish Community of Venice from 1945 to 1959. Its original purpose remains the same as today.
The museum is located in between the Great German Synagogue and the Canton Synagogue, the two oldest Venetian synagogues. The Museum also organises tours of the synagogues in Venice in an effort to preserve them and educate visitors about the city's Jewish history.
The 2020-2023 restoration includes an expansion of the physical museum as well as restoration of the synagogues, key parts of the museum's story.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Museo Ebraico di Venezia».
Timeline
- 1954Founded
- 1990Opened
Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).
Photos
Getting there
Venezia Santa LuciaTrain, nearest
600 m as the crow flies
Museo Ebraico di Venezia30121
Guglie "A"200 m
Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia6.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
- Free 1st Sunday
- UNESCO
Frequently asked questions
Where is Museo Ebraico di Venezia?
Museo Ebraico di Venezia is in Venice, in the province of Venezia (Veneto), Italy. Address: 30121. GPS coordinates: 45.44505, 12.32709.
What are the opening hours of Museo Ebraico di Venezia?
According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Sunday to Friday: 10:00–17:30. Always check the official website before your visit.
How much does it cost to visit Museo Ebraico di Venezia?
There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.
Is Museo Ebraico di Venezia wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is partly wheelchair accessible.
How old is Museo Ebraico di Venezia?
Wikidata dates it to 1954.
What else is there to see near Museo Ebraico di Venezia?
Nearby you’ll find: Scola Grande Tedesca (0 m away), Scola Levantina (100 m away), Palazzo Nani (200 m away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 7 photos
- Museoebraicove.baldari.museo entrata — Roberta Favia, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrata sinagoghe Venezia — Michele.V, Public domain
- Museo Ebraico (Venice) — Christian Michelides, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nov 2019 Venezia ghetto 2 — -jkb-, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scola Grande Tedesca e Scola Canton - Facciate — Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Synagogues of Venice - Flickr - GregTheBusker — Greg Schechter from San Francisco, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Torah belts IMG 4125 — Deror avi, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences