Visiting the Jewish Museum in Prague: Tickets, Hours, and Planning Tips

If you are planning to buy Jewish Museum Prague tickets, the Josefov district is probably on your list. This historic neighbourhood, once the city’s Jewish ghetto, holds some of the finest Jewish heritage sites in Europe. Our family-run boutique hotel sits on the quiet Haštalské náměstí, right on the border between the Old Town and Josefov. As a result, many guests visit these sites on foot.

Working out the tickets can be tricky for first-timers. This is not one museum behind one front door. Instead, it is a network of historic synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery, spread over several blocks. This guide explains what a ticket covers, what it costs, when the sites open and how to plan your visit.

How the Jewish Museum in Prague Works

First, it helps to know that the Jewish Museum in Prague is an organisation that runs several separate sites in Josefov. When you buy a ticket, you get access to a circuit, and you walk between the buildings through the streets of the Jewish Quarter.

The main ticket currently covers these sites:

• The Maisel Synagogue: A common starting point, with exhibits on the history of Jews in Bohemia and Moravia.
• The Pinkas Synagogue: A memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust from the Czech lands. It also leads into the cemetery.
• The Old Jewish Cemetery: One of Europe’s best-known burial grounds, famous for its crowded layers of gravestones.
• The Old-New Synagogue: The oldest active synagogue in Europe, which joined the museum’s main tour in January 2024.
• The Spanish Synagogue: Known for its ornate Moorish-style interior.
• The Robert Guttmann Gallery: A space for temporary exhibitions, which the ticket also covers.

Two sites are not part of the standard route at the moment. The Klausen Synagogue is closed for reconstruction, with a reopening planned by 2028 at the latest, and it opens only for occasional exhibitions and events. The Ceremonial Hall is also temporarily closed. Because this can change, check the museum’s website before you go.

Jewish Museum Prague Tickets and Prices

At the time of writing, the museum sells one main ticket for all open venues, and the prices are as follows:

• Adults: 600 CZK
• Students under 26: 400 CZK
• Children aged 7 to 15: 200 CZK
• Children up to 6: free

In addition, the Prague Visitor Pass and the Prague CoolPass include free entry, valid for one visit to each site. Prices change from time to time, so confirm them on the official ticket page before you plan your budget.

An individual ticket stays valid for three opening days, and you can enter each site once. Therefore, you do not need to rush through everything in one morning. Still, most visitors find that they can cover the main sites in a single half day.

Where to Buy Jewish Museum Prague Tickets

You have three ways to buy Jewish Museum Prague tickets, and each one works well in a different situation:

• Online: Buy in advance on the official museum website. This is the best option in the busy season.
• The Information and Reservation Centre: It is at Maiselova 15, and it is the main hub for tickets and information.
• The ticket offices at the synagogues: The Maisel, Pinkas and Spanish synagogues all sell tickets at their own desks. Sales stop 30 minutes before closing.

Many tour operators also work in the Old Town. A guided tour can add context, but you do not need one. You can buy your own ticket and explore at your own pace.

Jewish Museum Prague Opening Hours and Closures

These sites follow a different schedule from most Prague attractions, because they are working religious and memorial sites.

Weekly Closures

The museum is closed every Saturday. It also closes on Jewish holidays, and the dates change every year. Check the official opening hours page for the current list.

Daily Opening Hours

Hours change with the season. In 2026, the sites open from 9:00 to 18:00 in April and from September to mid-October. From May to August they stay open until 19:00. In winter, from 18 October, they close at 16:30, and they close earlier on 24 December. The Old-New Synagogue can keep slightly different hours, so check before you go.

We suggest arriving between 9:00 and 10:00. The museum reports that the busiest hours are between 11:00 and 15:00, and it also recommends the late afternoon, so an early start gives you a much calmer visit.

How Much Time Do You Need?

The museum itself says a tour of the whole Jewish Town takes 2 to 3 hours, so plan on that for the main circuit. That gives you time to walk between the buildings, read the exhibits and walk through the cemetery. The history can feel heavy, so many visitors like to add a little extra time.

Hotel Haštal is only about 8 minutes’ walk (roughly 600 metres) from the Maisel Synagogue. Consequently, you can do a morning visit and return to the hotel before your afternoon plans.

A Suggested Route After You Buy Your Tickets

To make the most of your Jewish Museum Prague tickets, try this order:

1. Maisel Synagogue: Start here for a good historical overview.
2. Pinkas Synagogue: See the walls inscribed with the names of more than 77,000 Jewish victims from Bohemia and Moravia.
3. Old Jewish Cemetery: The exit from the Pinkas Synagogue leads straight into the cemetery. Follow the path between the gravestones.
4. Old-New Synagogue: It stands a short walk from the cemetery, and it is a landmark of the quarter.
5. Spanish Synagogue: Finish here. Its interior is one of the most striking in the city.

If you want a longer plan for the whole district, follow our self-guided walk through Josefov. For the background story, read our guide to the history of Prague’s Jewish Quarter.

Practical Tips for Your Visit

Security Checks

All visitors pass through security frames, and staff may search bags. Luggage above 30 litres is not allowed, and there is no left-luggage office. Leave large bags at your hotel.

Photography Rules

You can take photos for personal use, but flash, extra lights and tripods are not allowed. Rules can differ from building to building, so look for signs or ask the staff. If you want to document the Old Jewish Cemetery in detail, you need the museum’s agreement first.

Dress Code

Wear appropriate clothes, and cover your shoulders when you enter these sites. The museum also recommends that men use the kippahs it offers. These are places of memory and worship, so a quiet and respectful manner matters too.

Accessibility

These buildings are hundreds of years old. According to the museum, the Maisel Synagogue and the Spanish Synagogue (which has a ramp) are accessible. The inside of the Pinkas Synagogue is not wheelchair accessible, although visitors can reach its courtyard. The museum also says that the Old-New Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery are not yet accessible for visitors with limited mobility. If you have specific needs, ask the Information and Reservation Centre before you go.

Audio Guides

You can rent an audio guide at all ticket offices. It costs 250 CZK for adults and 200 CZK for students and children, and it lasts about two hours. It is available in English and several other languages, and after the first day you can pick it up free of charge during the ticket’s validity.

Nearby Points of Interest

Josefov is worth exploring beyond the museum sites. Much of the quarter was rebuilt around the turn of the 20th century, so you will see a lot of Art Nouveau architecture. The Franz Kafka monument near the Spanish Synagogue is also worth a quick photo stop. For more ideas, see our boutique hotel Prague Old Town guide.

Jewish Museum Prague FAQ

We hope this helps you plan your time in the Jewish Quarter. For the best stay, book directly on the Hotel Haštal Prague website, or contact the hotel with any questions.

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