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Museum jüdischer Geschichte und Kultur
Museum jüdischer Geschichte und Kultur
63739 Aschaffenburg
Saturday / Sunday / Public holidays* 10 am – 4 pm
Special openings for groups and school classes are possible at any time upon request.
*except 24, 25, and 31 December, 1 January, and Shrove Tuesday
The museum is located in what was once the rabbi's house, in the immediate vicinity of the synagogue, which was newly built in 1891/93. A model shows the original urban integration. In addition, a virtual reconstruction of the synagogue, which was destroyed during the pogrom night of 1938, uses augmented reality to bring its interior to life. In 1984, a grove of plane trees was planted at its former location in memory of the synagogue.
The permanent exhibition tells the story of the Jewish community in Aschaffenburg from its first mention in 1267 to its persecution under National Socialism. In addition to various historical documents, original exhibits of religious practice are presented—including a changing selection of Torah banners—as well as objects from everyday life and trade. Together, they form an impressive testimony to centuries of history, the eventful lives, and the formative contribution of Jewish people to the cultural and economic life of the city of Aschaffenburg.
The aim is not only to illustrate the eventful life of the Jewish community in Aschaffenburg, but also to provide an insight into the Jewish faith.