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Danish Jewish Museum (Dansk Jodisk Museum)

Proviantpassagen 6 | Royal Boat House at the Royal Library Garden, Copenhagen DK-1218, Denmark (Indre By)
45-3311-2218
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As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen
Ranked #60 of 179 attractions in Copenhagen
Type: History Museums, Architectural Buildings, Speciality Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: The Danish Jewish Museum documents the lives of Danish Jews over time. The building, designed by noted architect Daniel Liebeskind, houses more than... more » Owner description: The Danish Jewish Museum documents the lives of Danish Jews over time. The building, designed by noted architect Daniel Liebeskind, houses more than 5,000 photos and objects related to history, heritage and observance. Winter hours are Tuesday to Friday, 1 to 4 p.m., weekends noon to 5 p.m. Summer hours are Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. « less
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Not sure what the architect was on but it's not friendly building to get around in. The floors slope at odd angles, the walls also slope making viewing some exhibits hard to see. If you're in a wheel chair or a walker, good luck!

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Pezinok, Slovakia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We were visiting the place just because modern architecture is outside of the city center and we wanted to see at least some of it. Well... this was not worth it. The staff was friendly, but it did not make up the fact that this museum is just too small and has too few items on display. I recommend visiting... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

The museum architecture is interesting and conceptual. The museum content is limited (take one of the large print guidebooks along with you, the exhibit labels are in small print and not well placed). I used a Copenhagen card to get in for free, not sure it is worth the price.

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See 2 more reviews by mot29 for Copenhagen
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2012

+ Magnificent architecture by Daniel Libeskind + Informative 5 minute video about Jews in Denmark - Exhibit is small, requires about 25 minutes The Danish Jewish Museum is hard to locate, but its entrance can be found in the courtyard next to Christiansborg, next to the Royal Library.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2012

The museum documents the history of the Danish Jews. It presents the historic and more current events of the Jewish life in Copenhagen. My highlight was getting to know Dina, a holocaust survivor, who was so kind in sharing her history with us.

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See 3 more reviews by iritrg for Copenhagen
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

With interior design that really amplifies the experience - you cannot help but be moved by the hope-inspiring tale of the Danish jews. Located wonderfully amongst many great Copenhagen sights - this place is worth the visit.

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See 15 more reviews by Shadowskimmer for Copenhagen
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2012

Fairly small, not much to see and you could lean all or more from a tour guide without the visit. The cost is 50 Kroner, and you can see it all in 30 minutes. Nice redo inside of old building done in modern Danish.

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See 4 more reviews by GregSCPA for Copenhagen
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2012

The museum purports to tell a number of stories through the sections of its displays. It tells one well--that one is the traditions. Lots of great Jewish artifacts. That is worth the price of admission. The most interesting story (to me) was the escape to Sweden and the stories of those left behind. That is left to be told in... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This museum, while strikingly designed on the inside, is unpleasant to navigate due to the slanted floors, and virtually devoid of any content. There are a few minutes of exhibits to see, none with much to say. The gardens outside are pretty, but we wished we had skipped the museum (and the entrance fee) because there was really nothing there.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

i was eager to see the interior of this museum but it turned out it makes you feel very uncomfortable and disorientated. walls are designed to be slanting in different directions. (it is supposed to re-inact how the jewish people may have felt during the halocaust, apparently) some small descriptions about various materials and clothing. quite interesting but too small... More

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