Church & Religious Site

Klaus Synagogue & Ceremonial Hall

📍 U Starého hřbitova 3a, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia

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Quick Facts

Location: Czech Republic, Prague
Category: Church & Religious Site
Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Opening Hours: Monday 9:00-16:30 · Tuesday 9:00-16:30 · Wednesday 9:00-16:30 · Thursday 9:00-16:30 · Friday 9:00-16:30 · Saturday Closed (Saturdays and Jewish holidays) · Sunday 9:00-16:30 · The opening hours page at jewishmuseum.cz (checked 5 November 2026): the museum is open every day all year except Saturdays and other Jewish festivals. 2026 seasons: 1 January 11:00-16:30, 2 January to 31 March 9:00-16:30, April 9:00-18:00, 1 May to 31 August 9:00-19:00, 1 September to 17 October 9:00-18:00, 18 October to 31 December 9:00-16:30, 24 December 9:00-14:00 and 1 January 2027 11:00-16:30, with festival closures on 2-3 and 8-9 April, 22 May, 13, 21 and 27 September and 4 October 2026. That table sits under the museums-run Pinkas, Maisel and Spanish synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery, the page warns some objects differ, and the Klaus page gives no hours of its own. Ticket desks close 30 minutes before the end of opening hours.
Ticket Price: Adult: One combined ticket at 600 CZK covers six synagogues (Maisel, Pinkas, Klaus, Old-New, Spanish) and the Old Jewish Cemetery · Student: 400 CZK for students up to 26 years · Individual and family tickets stay valid over three opening days, group tickets for six or more only on the day issued, and each object can be entered once; the museum says the whole complex takes two to three hours. A short-term exhibition running inside the Klaus Synagogue is covered by the base ticket. Holders of an annual Lítačka ticket pay 420 CZK standard and 280 CZK reduced, and the Museum Boutiques audio guide costs 290 CZK.
Address: U Starého hřbitova 3a, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia
Coordinates: 50.0904, 14.4235

Introduction

The Klaus Synagogue is the largest house of worship in Prague's Jewish Quarter, its Baroque interior both solemn and graceful. Next door, the Ceremonial Hall once belonged to the Jewish Burial Society and now displays artefacts tied to Jewish mourning customs. Both belong to the Jewish Museum circuit, with exhibits on festivals, rituals and daily life, right beside the famously layered Old Jewish Cemetery. Together they form the key to understanding centuries of Josefov's history.

✨ Highlights

Largest Synagogue

The Baroque Klaus Synagogue is the quarter's biggest, once a hub of worship and study.

Burial Society Hall

The Ceremonial Hall unpacks Jewish mourning traditions with quiet, moving displays.

Jewish Life Explained

Exhibits cover festivals, rituals and customs, a clear introduction for first-time visitors.

Old Cemetery Next Door

Step outside to the Old Jewish Cemetery, where thousands of tombstones press together in layers.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Season：Year-round and warm in winter; note some venues close during Jewish holidays.

→Duration：Roughly 1 to 1.5 hours for both; allow half a day for the full Jewish Quarter circuit.

→Transport：In the heart of Josefov, about 5 to 10 minutes on foot from Old Town Square.

→Food：Cafés surround the quarter, including restaurants serving Jewish-style cuisine.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday	9:00-16:30
Tuesday	9:00-16:30
Wednesday	9:00-16:30
Thursday	9:00-16:30
Friday	9:00-16:30
Saturday	Closed (Saturdays and Jewish holidays)
Sunday	9:00-16:30

The opening hours page at jewishmuseum.cz (checked 5 November 2026): the museum is open every day all year except Saturdays and other Jewish festivals. 2026 seasons: 1 January 11:00-16:30, 2 January to 31 March 9:00-16:30, April 9:00-18:00, 1 May to 31 August 9:00-19:00, 1 September to 17 October 9:00-18:00, 18 October to 31 December 9:00-16:30, 24 December 9:00-14:00 and 1 January 2027 11:00-16:30, with festival closures on 2-3 and 8-9 April, 22 May, 13, 21 and 27 September and 4 October 2026. That table sits under the museums-run Pinkas, Maisel and Spanish synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery, the page warns some objects differ, and the Klaus page gives no hours of its own. Ticket desks close 30 minutes before the end of opening hours.

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	One combined ticket at 600 CZK covers six synagogues (Maisel, Pinkas, Klaus, Old-New, Spanish) and the Old Jewish Cemetery
Student	400 CZK for students up to 26 years
Child	200 CZK for ages 7-15 and free under 6
Senior	100 CZK with a ZTP card, 100 CZK with ZTP/P plus one companion free
Free Admission	Free once during the validity of a Prague Visitor Pass, Cool Pass or an AMG, ICOM, UHS or Slovak museum union card, with no repeat entry to the same object

Individual and family tickets stay valid over three opening days, group tickets for six or more only on the day issued, and each object can be entered once; the museum says the whole complex takes two to three hours. A short-term exhibition running inside the Klaus Synagogue is covered by the base ticket. Holders of an annual Lítačka ticket pay 420 CZK standard and 280 CZK reduced, and the Museum Boutiques audio guide costs 290 CZK.

💡 Tips

• The Jewish Museum circuit ticket covers multiple sites and is far better value than single entries.

• Dress modestly in religious sites; men may be asked to wear a provided skullcap.

• Opening hours shift for Shabbat and major Jewish holidays, so check before visiting.

• Visit the Old Jewish Cemetery in sequence with these two buildings for the full story.

• Photography is restricted in some halls; follow signage and keep voices low.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Klaus Synagogue & Ceremonial Hall?

Monday: 9:00-16:30; Tuesday: 9:00-16:30; Wednesday: 9:00-16:30; Thursday: 9:00-16:30; Friday: 9:00-16:30; Saturday: Closed (Saturdays and Jewish holidays); Sunday: 9:00-16:30; The opening hours page at jewishmuseum.cz (checked 5 November 2026): the museum is open every day all year except Saturdays and other Jewish festivals. 2026 seasons: 1 January 11:00-16:30, 2 January to 31 March 9:00-16:30, April 9:00-18:00, 1 May to 31 August 9:00-19:00, 1 September to 17 October 9:00-18:00, 18 October to 31 December 9:00-16:30, 24 December 9:00-14:00 and 1 January 2027 11:00-16:30, with festival closures on 2-3 and 8-9 April, 22 May, 13, 21 and 27 September and 4 October 2026. That table sits under the museums-run Pinkas, Maisel and Spanish synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery, the page warns some objects differ, and the Klaus page gives no hours of its own. Ticket desks close 30 minutes before the end of opening hours.

How much is the admission for Klaus Synagogue & Ceremonial Hall?

Adult: One combined ticket at 600 CZK covers six synagogues (Maisel, Pinkas, Klaus, Old-New, Spanish) and the Old Jewish Cemetery; Student: 400 CZK for students up to 26 years; Child: 200 CZK for ages 7-15 and free under 6; Senior: 100 CZK with a ZTP card, 100 CZK with ZTP/P plus one companion free; Free Admission: Free once during the validity of a Prague Visitor Pass, Cool Pass or an AMG, ICOM, UHS or Slovak museum union card, with no repeat entry to the same object; Individual and family tickets stay valid over three opening days, group tickets for six or more only on the day issued, and each object can be entered once; the museum says the whole complex takes two to three hours. A short-term exhibition running inside the Klaus Synagogue is covered by the base ticket. Holders of an annual Lítačka ticket pay 420 CZK standard and 280 CZK reduced, and the Museum Boutiques audio guide costs 290 CZK.

Any practical tips for visiting Klaus Synagogue & Ceremonial Hall?

The Jewish Museum circuit ticket covers multiple sites and is far better value than single entries. Dress modestly in religious sites; men may be asked to wear a provided skullcap.