What are the nearest attractions to Museum of Jewish Art and History (Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme)?

Attractions near Museum of Jewish Art and History (Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme): Le Marais Picasso Museum (Musée National Picasso Paris) Carnavalet Museum (Musée Carnavalet)

What else should I know about attractions in Paris?

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Museum of Jewish Art and History (Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme) - History, Location & Key Facts 2023

The basics

Highlights of the museum’s collection include a Torah ark from the Italian Renaissance, a Dutch Torah scroll from the 1600s, a German menorah crafted from gold and silver, documents from the Dreyfus Scandal, and an exhibit dedicated to detailing what life was like for Jewish residents of Paris in 1939. Admission to the museum is included in many of the city's attraction and museum passes, and is an important stop in tours of the Marais District, which has a large Jewish Community.

Things to know before you go

The Museum of Jewish Art and History is a must-visit for anyone interested in Jewish art and culture in France.
Free audio guides are available in five languages, including English.
Be prepared for strict security searches at the entrance of the museum; traveling light saves you time.
The museum features a ramp and an elevator for wheelchair users and guests with strollers. Loaner wheelchairs are also available.

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When to get there

Like many Paris museums, the Museum of Jewish Art and History is open every day of the week except for Monday, with late hours on Wednesdays. The ticket office closes 45 minutes before the museum closes. This museum is open on public holidays, except for New Year's Day. There's also a media library open in the afternoon from Tuesday through Friday.

Hotel de Saint-Aignan

The museum is housed within the Hotel de Saint-Aignan, a magnificent mansion built between 1644 and 1650 for the Count of Avaux. The building, considered one of the most beautiful private mansions in Paris, served as a government building and commercial space before it was purchased by the city of Paris in 1963.

Museum of Jewish Art and History (Musée d’Art et d’Histoire du Judaïsme)