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Temporary exhibition PEACE
The exhibition uses selected objects and artistic works to tell the story of the commitment to peace and the practice of peaceful living.
One museum, two locations

The Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia is housed in two historical locations. At the museum location City Center, the permanent exhibition provides an overview of Jewish life in the city and region. The visitor can also tour the magnificent Great Synagogue, which is still in use today.

At the location in the former Synagogue Kriegshaber, a media guide offers interesting insights into the history of the oldest surviving synagogue in Bavarian Swabia.

Foto einer Pfanne mit drei Kartoffelpuffern.
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Online Content 3D tours
Virtual museum visits – No matter where you are in the world, you can explore our permanent exhibition in the west wing of the Augsburg Synagogue and the former Kriegshaber Synagogue with a virtual tour in 3D.
Changed Opening Hours

Closing days

The museum locations are closed on the following days during the Christmas holiday and New Year’s:

City Center Location

Closed
24 to 26 & 31 December 2025; 1 January 2026

Former Kriegshaber Synagogue

Closed
25 to 26 December 2025; 1 January 2026

About us

The Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia is an open space for encounters. Located in two historic synagogues, it presents the diversity of Jewish life in Augsburg and Bavarian Swabia in the past and present. At the same time, it engages in current social debates and makes Jewish perspectives visible.