Museum of Jewish Culture, Bratislava

Museum of Jewish Culture, Bratislava

The Museum of Jewish Culture in the city of Bratislava, Slovakia pays homage to the once thriving Jewish Community which existed in the 1960s. Housed in the historic Zsigray mansion on Judengasse, which means Jewish Street, the museum hosts a multiplicity of permanent and traveling exhibits throughout each year. The building is a handsome example of Baroque architecture whose pedigree can be traced back to the 18th century. The facility is sustained by the Slovak Jewish Heritage Center in collaboration with the Bratislava Jewish Heritage Foundation. The purpose of the center is to preserve Judaic history through research, documentation and education. Besides the massive collection of Jewish artifacts, educational programs are hosted around the city and the country. One of the main focuses of the institution is synagogue architecture and they produce several publications annually which include “Synagogue Architecture of Slovakia” and pamphlets, which aid travelers in locating the various monuments and attractions throughout Bratislava that are correlated to Judaic history and culture. The organization is presently involved in several projects throughout the region, including the restoration of several synagogues and cemetery chapels. The museum is open all year round and they encourage anyone who is interested in the history of the Jewish faith to visit and explore the contents of this space.

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Sight Name: Museum of Jewish Culture
Sight Location: Bratislava, Slovakia (See walking tours in Bratislava)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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