Jewish Museum of Florence

Exhibitions illustrate the history of Florentine Jews from the first settlements to the post-war reconstruction, featuring old photographs, films and a large number of objects of daily and commemorative use.

A photo collection documents the main sites of Jewish congregation in Florence with replicas of the Buonsignori Map and of the ancient ghetto, among others.

[4] The second floor opened after the museum's expansion in 2007, and contains objects and furniture related to the most significant events in Jewish life, family rituals, and religious festivities.

Museum guides accompany visitors through the complex, providing them with information, insights and anecdotes about local Jewish culture and heritage.

[1] In 2010, the Open House attracted more than 60.000 visitors,[1] showcasing masterpieces of Jewish artists, and allowing access to parts of the building normally closed to the public.