This small, actually bijou museum is on the first floor of a public building, but it is easy to... read more
This small, actually bijou museum is on the first floor of a public building, but it is easy to... read more
Museum of Bukovinian Jewish History is must visit for all tourist since you get the know the story... read more
This was a very informative, interesting little museum about the Jewish history in Chernivtsi, housed in what was the Jewish house. It is a small museum, only takes about 45 minutes to get around it. The helpful staff speak some English and the entrance fee was really cheap - for a little extra you can hire an audio headset in English which guides you round the exhibits. It's depressingly familiar in this part of the world - a once thriving Jewish community now decimated. Whilst at the museum I picked up a little pamphlet about the Jewish cemetery in Chernivtsi which we also visited and I did a separate review on this. Also well worth a visit.More
Show lessMuseum of Bukovinian Jewish History is must visit for all tourist since you get the know the story of the Jewish people and community that was living in this area.
The story seems to repeat itself. A great Jewish community who contributed substantially to the development of Chernivtsi in its heydays was totally annihilated during WW2. The small museum gives a fascinating lesson in that history from the mid-18th century till WW2. It is compact and effectively arranged, You can see and hear everything in many languages in about 30 minutes.
This place is great for understanding the history of the region and the role of the Jewish population. The lady at the entrance did not know English, but was very helpful, especially when we wanted to use the devices with headphones that tell the story of the museum. Some of them did not work and we felt a bit bad she had to struggle so much to find good ones for us.
The history I listened to was very interesting and I'm glad I got to hear it. I also bought some lovely postcards with Jewish art, as well as a map of the Jewish cemetery. I suggest you do the same if you want to see it, as it will help a lot.
Small but very interesting museum. Large collection of photographs describing the history of the Jews of Bukovina. The building was originally a Jewish center, but only a small part used for museum. Worth spending an hour or so. Have excellent recordings and wonderful web site.
In important place to visit to get acquainted with the local history. If you have the chance to get some introduction, the few exposits gain life. This house is far from was it was in the past (the Jewish cultural center), but a start. Good place to buy literature.