Múzeum Židovskej kultúry
Quick Facts
- Location
- Slovakia, Bratislava
- Category
- Museum
- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- Monday 11:00-17:00 · Tuesday 11:00-17:00 · Wednesday 11:00-17:00 · Thursday 11:00-17:00 · Friday Pre-booked groups only · Saturday Closed · Sunday 11:00-17:00 · The opening hours page of the Slovak National Museum (snm.sk, checked 5 November 2026) lists, under SNM – Múzeum židovskej kultúry, Sunday to Thursday 11.00-17.00, Friday only for groups booked in advance and Saturday closed, and marks the Synagogue in Prešov branch as closed for the long term.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Adults €7 · Student: Secondary and university students up to 26 pay €5 · A guided interpretation costs €3 a person and specialised education programmes €4 a pupil. The museum also runs the Holocaust Museum in Sereď at Kasárenská 1005, 92601 Sereď.
- Address
- Židovská 17 (Zsigray kuria), 811 01 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Coordinates
- 48.1425, 17.1033
Introduction
The Museum of Jewish Culture, part of the Slovak National Museum, stands on the edge of the old town in what was once the Jewish quarter, most of which was demolished in the twentieth century to make way for the New Bridge. Its building is one of the district's few survivors, which lends the museum particular weight. Permanent displays of Judaica, photographs and documents trace centuries of Jewish life in Slovakia, from synagogue treasures and family stories to the devastating history of the Holocaust, presented with clarity and restraint. An hour here, followed by a short walk to the Danube, adds essential depth to any Bratislava visit.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00-17:00 |
| Friday | Pre-booked groups only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11:00-17:00 |
The opening hours page of the Slovak National Museum (snm.sk, checked 5 November 2026) lists, under SNM – Múzeum židovskej kultúry, Sunday to Thursday 11.00-17.00, Friday only for groups booked in advance and Saturday closed, and marks the Synagogue in Prešov branch as closed for the long term.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Adults €7 |
|---|---|
| Student | Secondary and university students up to 26 pay €5 |
| Child | School groups pay €3 a head and children under 6 are free |
| Senior | Visitors over 62 pay €5 |
| Free Admission | Free admission covers children under 6 and children from homes, two accompanying teachers per group, VIP and ZŤP card holders, ICOM, ICOMOS and UNESCO members, museum and gallery staff in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, members and staff of the National Council office, Ministry of Culture employees and journalists |
A guided interpretation costs €3 a person and specialised education programmes €4 a pupil. The museum also runs the Holocaust Museum in Sereď at Kasárenská 1005, 92601 Sereď.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Múzeum Židovskej kultúry?
Monday: 11:00-17:00; Tuesday: 11:00-17:00; Wednesday: 11:00-17:00; Thursday: 11:00-17:00; Friday: Pre-booked groups only; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: 11:00-17:00; The opening hours page of the Slovak National Museum (snm.sk, checked 5 November 2026) lists, under SNM – Múzeum židovskej kultúry, Sunday to Thursday 11.00-17.00, Friday only for groups booked in advance and Saturday closed, and marks the Synagogue in Prešov branch as closed for the long term.
How much is the admission for Múzeum Židovskej kultúry?
Adult: Adults €7; Student: Secondary and university students up to 26 pay €5; Child: School groups pay €3 a head and children under 6 are free; Senior: Visitors over 62 pay €5; Free Admission: Free admission covers children under 6 and children from homes, two accompanying teachers per group, VIP and ZŤP card holders, ICOM, ICOMOS and UNESCO members, museum and gallery staff in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, members and staff of the National Council office, Ministry of Culture employees and journalists; A guided interpretation costs €3 a person and specialised education programmes €4 a pupil. The museum also runs the Holocaust Museum in Sereď at Kasárenská 1005, 92601 Sereď.
Any practical tips for visiting Múzeum Židovskej kultúry?
Some galleries are dimly lit; take the visit slowly and quietly. Opening hours shift around weekends and Jewish holidays, so check ahead.
How long should I spend at Múzeum Židovskej kultúry?
A typical visit takes About 1 hour.
