Explore Jewish History in Bohemia and Moravia: A Cultural Exhibition at Maisel Synagogue

This exhibition, housed within the historic Maisel Synagogue, traces the history of Jews in Bohemia and Moravia from the 10th to the 18th century. It is located in a building with a rich architectural past, originally built in the late 16th century and modified multiple times since.

The Maisel Synagogue, a significant historical building originally constructed between 1590 and 1592 and later reconstructed with Renaissance and pseudo-Gothic elements, now hosts the exhibition 'History of the Jews in Bohemia and Moravia from the 10th century until the 18th century.' The synagogue itself has a layered architectural history, having undergone extensive modifications after fires and at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. During World War II, the building was used by Nazis to collect art for a planned 'Anti-Jewish museum.' Post-war, it housed an exhibition titled 'The Silver of the Czech Synagogues' before the current permanent exhibition on Jewish history in the region was established. The exhibition provides insights into the development of Jewish communities and culture across Bohemia and Moravia over several centuries.

Admission to the Maisel Synagogue costs 600 CZK for a basic ticket and 400 CZK for a reduced ticket. Further information about admission can be found via a provided link to the official Jewish Museum website. Opening hours vary by season, with longer hours from May to August and shorter hours in late autumn and winter. Saturdays are closed, and Sundays follow the weekday schedule. Advanced booking details are not explicitly provided on this page, but a link to the admission information is available.