Located in the campo del Ghetto Novo, between the two oldest Venetian synagogues. The Jewish Museum is a little but very rich museum established in 1953 by Venetian Jewish Community. The precious objects exposed to public, important examples of gold and textile manufactures dated back between the XVI and XIX century are a proof of the live Jewish tradition.
Established with a decree of the Venetian Republic on March 29, 1516 to confine Jewish community, the ghetto, enlarged in 1541 by adding the new ghetto and in 1633 with the newest one, still preserves intact its original urban structure closed by house-towers. It represents a whole together with the five synagogues (XVI-XVII century) and the Jewish Community Museum.
Only three of the five synagogues are open to public.
Open in 1953 and recently restored, the Jewish Museum gathers Jewish ceremony and domestic objects from the XVII until the XIX century, sacred furniture, tapestries, precious ligatures, codes, silverware, window treatments for the Holy Ark, drapes for the pulpit and old parchments of marriage contracts.
The Jewish Museum in Venice is not just an exposition area, but a widespread museum, a one of a kind city plan, architectural and museum complex unique for its peculiarity.
Useful information:
Opening hours for 2024:
- from 5th November 2023 to 30th March: every day: 10 am - 5.30 pm / Friday: 9 am - 3 pm
- from 31st March 2024 to 4th November: every day: 10 am - 6 pm / Friday 9 am - 5 pm
- Wednesday 16th October 2024 (Sukkot eve): 10 am – 5 pm
- Wednesday 23th October 2024 (Hoshana Rabba): 10 am – 4.30 pm
The Ghetto complex is always closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays
Guided visits of the Ghetto complex are available in groups departing at fixed times (check online for the scheduled times) or it is possible to book a private guided visit into the ghetto website or at official contacts.
Prices:
- Single visit (with headsets included in different languages)
Full ticket: 12,00 euro (+2,00 euro commission)
Reduced ticket: 10,00 euro (+2,00 euro commission)
- Guided shared visits with fixed departure time
Full ticket: 15,00 euro (+2,00 euro commission)
Reduced ticket: 13,00 euro (+2,00 euro commission)
Contacts:
Tel: + 39 041 5246083
E-mail: ghettovenezia@operalaboratori.com
For any further information, please check on website: https://www.ghettovenezia.com/museo/
Address: Cannaregio 2902/B - Campo di Ghetto Nuovo, 30122 Venezia
How to get there: water-bus, stop "Guglie"
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