The Jewish Museum in Prague incorporates all the main historical sites in the Jewish Quarter, except for the Old-New Synagogue. A ticket to the Jewish Museum covers entrances to the Maisel Synagogue: This exhibition presents a cross-section of the history of the Jews in Bohemia and Moravia, from the foundation of the Jewish communities there (10th century) up to the period of their emancipation (18th century).
The Spanish Synagogue: A stunning building, the Spanish Synagogue follows on chronologically from the Maisel Synagogue with an exhibition devoted to the history of the Czech and Moravian Jews from the 18th century to present day.
The Pinkas Synagogue: Dating from 1535, the Pinkas Synagogue is the work of the Horowitz family. After the Second World War, the synagogue was turned into a Memorial to the Jews of Bohemia and Moravia murdered by the Nazis. On its walls are inscribed the names of the Jewish victims, their personal data, and the names of the communities to which they belonged. 80,000 names are inscribed.
The Old Jewish Cemetery: Founded in the first half of the 15th century, the Old Jewish Cemetery is one of the most important historical monuments in Prague’s Jewish Town.
The Klaus Synagogue: Located at the entrance to the Old Jewish Cemetery, this was the largest synagogue in the Jewish ghetto and the seat of Prague’s Burial Society. Houses a permanent exhibition entitled ‘Jewish Customs and Traditions’.
The Ceremonial Hall: Houses the second part of the exhibition ‘Jewish Customs and Traditions’.