The Museum of the Jews of Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in the old 16th-century synagogue, one of the oldest in Europe. The exhibition showcases the rich history, traditions, and contributions of the Jewish community to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
located in the building of the former Great Synagogue "Il Kal grandi", built in 1581 and situated in the heart of Sarajevo's Old Town. This space, a cultural monument in itself, today preserves the centuries-long story of the presence, tradition, and contribution of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jews in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The museum's exhibition includes religious artifacts, manuscripts, old books, documents, textiles, and everyday objects, and especially testifies to the persecutions and sufferings during World War II.
The Sarajevo Haggadah, one of the most valuable manuscripts in the world, is part of this rich Jewish heritage preserved in the National Museum, but the story of the spirituality, resilience, and culture of a community inextricably linked with Sarajevo continues through the Museum of Jews.
The museum is located in one of Europe's oldest preserved synagogues, built of dressed stone and adorned with authentic 16th-century details.
The exhibition depicts the arrival of Sephardic Jews after their expulsion from Spain, their role in the development of crafts, trade, and the cultural life of the city.
Ritual objects, Torah scrolls, prayer books, and textiles are on display, bearing witness to the religious and family life of the Jewish community.
A special part of the exhibition is dedicated to the fates of Sarajevo Jews during World War II and their contribution to the reconstruction of the community after the war.
