Jewish Museum in Prague — Ceremonial Hall and the Prague Burial Society building

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Židovské muzeum v Praze — Obřadní síň — budova pražského Pohřebního bratrstva

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The former Ceremonial Hall and mortuary of the Old Jewish Cemetery was built in pseudo-Romanesque style from 1911—1912 according to a design by architect J. Gerstl. As part of the Jewish Museum, the Ceremonial Hall of the Prague Burial Society — Chevra Kadisha (founded in 1564) became an exhibition space.

opening hours

january—march

mon—fri 9:00—16:30

sat closed  

sun 9:00—16:30

april

mon—fri 9:00—18:00

sat closed  

sun 9:00—18:00

may—august

mon—fri 9:00—19:00

sat closed  

sun 9:00—19:00

september—october

mon—fri 9:00—18:00

sat closed  

sun 9:00—18:00

october—december

mon—fri 9:00—16:30

sat closed  

sun 9:00—16:30

  • In October, opening hours are 9.00—18.00 until 17 October; from 18 October, the time is 9.00—16.30.

  • For more information on public holidays and days when the museum is closed, please visit the museum’s website.

more about opening hours

admission

reduced Children 7—15 200 CZK
free Children up to 6
basic 600 CZK
reduced 400 CZK
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admission

reduced Children 7—15 200 CZK
free Children up to 6
basic 600 CZK
reduced 400 CZK
More information about admission
events

Jewish Customs and Traditions / The Course of Life, Part 2.

Jewish Museum in Prague — Ceremonial Hall and the Prague Burial Society building

opening hours

january—march

mon—fri 9:00—16:30

sat closed  

sun 9:00—16:30

april

mon—fri 9:00—18:00

sat closed  

sun 9:00—18:00

may—august

mon—fri 9:00—19:00

sat closed  

sun 9:00—19:00

september—october

mon—fri 9:00—18:00

sat closed  

sun 9:00—18:00

october—december

mon—fri 9:00—16:30

sat closed  

sun 9:00—16:30

  • In October, opening hours are 9.00—18.00 until 17 October; from 18 October, the time is 9.00—16.30.

  • For more information on public holidays and days when the museum is closed, please visit the museum’s website.

history

Nearby the Klausen Synagogue, architect František Gerstel built a new building in a Romantic concept of a Romanesque manor in the years 1911—1912. It is a former ceremonial hall and mortuary, which today hosts the exposition of the Jewish Museum named Jewish traditions and habits — Course of Life.

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