When does the exhibition take place?

The event is scheduled for 01.11.2026 at 5:00 PM.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At the Historical Museum Bamberg, Domplatz 7, 96049 Bamberg.

How much is the admission fee?

A price of 8 euros has been set for this event.

Is the exhibition suitable for families and school classes?

Yes, the museum offers mediation offers, tours and other formats for various target groups.

Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?

The museums of the city of Bamberg provide information about accessibility and visiting conditions on their website. Details should be checked before visiting.

What is the best way to get there?

The Historical Museum is well accessible by public transport; bus line 910 stops at Domplatz.

A Quiet, Powerful Artistic Experience about Jewish History in Bamberg

Name: Exhibition Jewish Life in Bamberg
Start: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Historisches Museum Bamberg

Jewish Life in Bamberg: An Exhibition of Memory, Research and Present

The exhibition Jewish Life in Bamberg at the Historical Museum Bamberg offers a multifaceted look at the Jewish history of the city – from medieval traces to periods of persecution, as well as questions of memory culture, antisemitism, and migration. In the Old Courtyard, a powerful artistic experience of a historical nature is created: not as a spectacular staging, but as a precisely curated examination of documents, objects, and life stories.

Traces of a Fragmentary Tradition

The exhibition makes visible what history has only preserved fragmentarily over the centuries. Expulsions, pogroms, and the rupture of the Nazi era have severely damaged the material and spiritual culture of the Jewish community in Bamberg. The museum's reconstruction is all the more impressive: archaeological findings, historical sources, and everyday objects combine to create a spatial narrative that makes the past not abstract, but sensually palpable.

Objects as Bearers of Memory

Exhibits from all areas of life open a view into the social and personal life of a Jewish minority that has shaped Bamberg over centuries. Particularly touching is the access through the diary of the Jewish girl Erika Löbl, which brings history into an immediate, human dimension. Here, the exhibition unfolds its special strength: it connects museum documentation with empathy and cultural education.

A Place of Learning for Present and Future

The exhibition not only invites historical contextualization but also engagement with topics that have not lost their urgency today: National Socialism, antisemitism, racism, religion, as well as migration and asylum. The Historical Museum Bamberg sees itself as a place of cultural education where mediation, research, and public responsibility converge. An offering is created for school classes, families, and culture-interested adults that combines knowledge with attitude.

The Historical Museum Bamberg as a Cultural Framework

The exhibition is part of the permanent exhibition at the Historical Museum Bamberg in the Old Courtyard at the Cathedral Square. The museum documents the culture and history of Bamberg in its diverse collection and regularly offers tours, workshops, and public mediation formats. Thus, a visit to the museum becomes an aesthetic experience that connects historical depth with museum clarity.

Conclusion: Those who visit Jewish Life in Bamberg do not experience a mere chronicle, but a thoughtful, moving, and scientifically grounded exhibition about Jewish life, loss, and memory. This presentation is definitely worth visiting – as a cultural enrichment, a place of reflection, and an invitation to see Bamberg with new eyes.