Copenhagen: Danish Jewish Museum Entry Ticket
ID: GYG1078893-1656919
Category:
Country: Denmark
Duration:
365 days
Description
Discover 400 years of Jewish life in Denmark with an entry ticket to the Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen. Explore the museum's exhibitions and learn about Danish Jewish history.
Discover the Danish Jewish Museum, a state-recognized cultural history museum that tells the story of 400 years of Jewish life in Denmark. Explore the museum’s exhibitions, which offer a deep dive into Danish Jewish history and cultural heritage.
Admire the museum’s architecture, designed by Daniel Libeskind, and explore the exhibitions that have been praised by both national and international press.
The light wooden paneling on the walls hints at the Nordic surroundings, while the sloping floors evoke the sensation of being at sea. It is a space that immediately stirs emotion in you as a visitor. Daniel Libeskind, chose the Hebrew word Mitzvah as the conceptual foundation of the museum's layout. Mitzvah means a good deed, referencing the fact that the majority of Danish Jews survived World War II by fleeing to Sweden. The museum's architecture tells a story of light, in contrast to the darkness of the Holocaust in the rest of Europe during the Second World War.
The museum houses two exhibitions: the special exhibition Flight and Persecution in the 20th Century and the exhibition The Gate to Denmark, which tells the story of the establishment of Jewish life in Denmark during the 18th century.
In Flight and Persecution in the 20th Century, visitors can view carefully selected objects brought to life through illustrations by artist Kristian Bay Kirk. The exhibition extends to the present day, as antisemitism did not end with the war but continues to exist—and in recent years, it has been growing in several countries, including Denmark.
The Gate to Denmark is the first part of a larger narrative about 400 years of Danish Jewish history. The exhibition was developed in collaboration with the exhibition design studio at Moesgaard Museum.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in 400 years of Jewish life in Denmark
- Explore the museum's exhibitions and learn about Danish Jewish history
- Discover the collection with artifacts from Jewish life in Denmark
- See the new entrance designed by Daniel Libeskind and the new exhibitions
- Learn about the war experiences of Danish Jews from 1943 to 1945
INCLUDED
- Access to the Danish Jewish Museum
NOT INCLUDED
- Guided tours
- Transportation to the museum
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.