Up to an hour
The Jewish Museum
Hosted in Stockholm's oldest preserved synagogue in the middle of the Old Town
What you'll do
Discover the stories of the first Jewish-Swedish immigrants to the country and how they adjusted to life in Sweden from the 18th Century onwards. Learn how the law decreed how the community lived and behaved and why it stated that Jewish peoples were a nation of their own, making Själagårdsgatan the heart of a kingdom within a kingdom.
Learn about the synagogue and kosher school that was home to a community: from rabbi to the cantor, to the kosher butcher. As you explore, take note of the ritual bath in the basement and the kitchen-baked Passover matzo bread, made for the whole community. Take part in guided tours in English to learn more about the fascinating history surrounding the nation's Jewish heritage.
Did you know
The original pulpit has found its way home after a hundred years of being lost.
The giant Chavruta lamp featuring texts from the Talmud places you in the middle of a thousand years of tradition.
The museum store features an exclusive mishmash of Swedish-Jewish culture. Get yourself a dreidel or discover books on Jewish life and history.
Besides being a synagogue, the museum building has also been a police station and a seamen’s church.
In 1774, Aaron Isaac was the first Jew allowed to stay in Sweden without converting to Lutheranism.
What's included
Expert guides make Swedish-Jewish history come to life in a unique setting.
Take in contemporary art installations that bring the Swedish-Jewish experience to life.
Traces from the past appear through the walls in the shape of the original ornamentation.
Where you'll be
Själagårdsgatan 19, 111 31, Stockholm, SEHow to get there
Hop-on, hop-off: Gamla stan
Gamla stan
Operating hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Thursday: 11AM - 5PM
Friday: 11AM - 4PM
Saturday and Sunday: 11AM - 5PM
Please check the attraction website for up-to-date opening times.
Closings & holidays
Due to renovations, the museum is closed October–November, 2024
Sunday 26 May: 11AM to 4PM
Friday 21 June: Closed (Midsummer Eve)
Saturday 22 June: Closed (Midsummer Day)
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