When does the exhibition take place?

The exhibition begins on November 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM. It is part of the presentation at the Historical Museum Bamberg.

Where can the exhibition be seen?

At the Historical Museum Bamberg in the Alte Hofhaltung at Domplatz 7, 96049 Bamberg.

What is the admission price?

The regular admission for adults is 8 euros. Children and teenagers up to and including 18 years have free admission.

Are there guided tours of the exhibition?

Yes, the Museums of the City of Bamberg offer public and bookable tours as well as other mediation offers.

Is the exhibition suitable for school classes?

Yes, the exhibition is explicitly designed for schools and opens a pedagogical access to Jewish history and culture of remembrance.

How do I get to the museum?

The museum is accessible by bus to the Domplatz stop. By car, you can get there through the Geyerswörth underground garage and then walk to the Alte Hofhaltung.

An exhibition about Jewish life, remembrance, and Bamberg's hidden history

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 Made Visible

The exhibition Jewish Life in Bamberg at the Historical Museum Bamberg opens an urgent view into a history shaped by centuries of coexistence, exclusion, loss, and new beginnings. Rare exhibits, historical sources, and the diary of Erika Löbl come together here to create an artistic experience of remembrance and critical reflection.

Traces of a Fragmentarily Preserved Culture

The exhibition focuses on those material and spiritual testimonies that remain from Jewish life in Bamberg. Archaeological findings and historical research have been vividly prepared for presentation, giving the audience a precise access to a culture whose transmission has been deeply hurt by pogroms, expulsion, and National Socialism.

Erika Löbl as the Voice of a Threatened Youth

Particularly touching is the diary of Erika Löbl, born in Bamberg in 1924. Her personal records bring us close to the experience of exclusion, loss, and flight. It is precisely in this connection between historical source and individual perspective that the exhibition unfolds its aesthetic and didactic power.

National Socialism, Antisemitism, and Culture of Remembrance

The exhibition does not offer a simplistic narrative, but rather a multifaceted space for reflection. It deals with National Socialism, antisemitism, racism, religion, as well as flight and asylum, thereby strengthening cultural education as well as historical judgment. For school classes, groups, and individual visitors, it creates an important place for engagement with the city's history and its present.

The Historical Museum as a Living Place of Learning

The Historical Museum Bamberg is a museum of city history with strong mediation work and a variety of guided tours. The exhibition is part of the permanent exhibition and expands the perspective on Bamberg to include an indispensable view of Jewish history. Those interested in art history, cultural history, and culture of remembrance will find here a calm, concentrated, and emotionally dense exhibition atmosphere.

Conclusion: Jewish Life in Bamberg connects historical depth with human closeness. The exhibition invites visitors to read traces, understand connections, and experience the history of Jewish life in Bamberg intensively on site. A visit is worthwhile for anyone who wants not only to observe cultural history but truly comprehend it.