Jewish Museum Berlin
Aerial view of the Jewish Museum Berlin, Libeskind building, Holocaust Tower and Garden of Exile
(Foto: Jens Ziehe)
With its iconic Libeskind architecture and impressing exhibitions, the Jewish Museum Berlin is one of the highlights of the German capital. Since its opening in 2001, the museum has been counted among Europe’s outstanding cultural institutions. The zigzag-shaped building designed by Daniel Libeskind creates its own language for the Jewish history in Germany - with slanting walls, sharp angles and gaping voids.
The 2020 newly opened core exhibition presents Jewish history and culture in Germany - rich, diverse and interactive. The exhibition route spans from the early Middle Ages, the emancipation movement of the 18th and 19th centuries, National Socialism and the new start after 1945 right up to the present day. This historical narrative is punctuated with thematic spaces that expand perspectives on the diversity of Jewish life. What is sacred in Judaism? And what makes something a “Jewish object”? How is Judaism understood and lived today? Treasures from the museum collection, everyday objects, as well as works of art, video and audio installations, allow space for reflection and offer surprising insights.
Exciting temporary exhibition, a selection of themed guided tours and a diverse program of events complement the portfolio of the museum. Visitors are also invited to enjoy the spacious garden, the café or the museum shop.
The Jewish Museum Berlin is located centrally in the vibrant district of Berlin-Kreuzberg - only a short stroll from Checkpoint Charlie and the former Berlin Wall.
Certified in the period
October 2021 - September 2024