Jewish Museum Frankfurt: Tickets & Opening Hours

Frankfurt has one of the oldest and most significant Jewish communities in Germany, and there is no better place to trace its history than the Jewish Museum. It is not a single building but spread across two sites which together span an arc from the beginnings in the medieval ghetto to the present day. Let me explain what awaits you where, when it’s open and how to plan your visit.

Two sites, one history

The Jewish Museum Frankfurt operates in two places that complement each other beautifully:

• Jewish Museum in the Rothschild-Palais (Bertha-Pappenheim-Platz 1) tells the Jewish history of Frankfurt since 1800 — from the rise of the bourgeois families through cultural life to persecution and a new beginning. The building is modern in design and combines a permanent exhibition with changing special exhibitions.
• Museum Judengasse is devoted to the history of the oldest Jewish ghetto in Europe. Here you see the exposed foundations of historic houses and immerse yourself in everyday life in the early modern period.

My advice: if you have the time, visit both — first the Museum Judengasse for the early history, then the Rothschild-Palais for the modern era. That gives you a complete picture.

Opening hours (as of 2026)

• Monday: closed
• Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Note: on Thursdays from 5 p.m., only the special exhibition in the Rothschild-Palais remains open, and the Museum Judengasse already closes at 5 p.m. If you want to make use of the long Thursday evening, plan accordingly.

Tickets and a lovely bonus

It’s best to check the current admission prices shortly beforehand on the official website, as they change and can vary by exhibition. A particularly nice bonus: on their birthday, visitors of all ages get in free. So if you happen to be in Frankfurt on your special day, make use of it.

Getting there

Both sites are central, in the city centre and old town, and easily reached on foot or by U-Bahn and S-Bahn. The Rothschild-Palais is near the riverbank, the Museum Judengasse near Konstablerwache/Battonnstraße. It’s only a few minutes on foot from one to the other.

Practical tips

• Combine both: a combined visit to both houses gives the full picture — allow half a day for it.
• Long Thursday: open until 8 p.m. (Rothschild-Palais) — ideal after work, but remember the restricted opening from 5 p.m.
• Avoid Monday: both houses are closed on Mondays.
• Pair with the Museumsufer: the Rothschild-Palais is near the riverbank — you can easily combine the visit with a walk or other museums.
• Check what’s on: special exhibitions and prices change — a look at the official website before your visit is worthwhile.

Conclusion

The Jewish Museum Frankfurt is one of the city’s most important cultural sites. Splitting it across the Rothschild-Palais and the Museum Judengasse makes Frankfurt’s Jewish history tangible across the centuries — from the narrow lanes of the ghetto to the living present. My advice: take your time for both houses, use the long Thursday or your birthday for free entry, and check the current exhibitions in advance. It’s a visit that stays with you.