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One of the major cultural hub and interesting tourist destination of Germany is Munich. In Munich there reside about 1.5 million people. Munich is second in terms of the world’s Museums and theater counts, the first being Berlin. It is one of the most happening cities in Germany considering the number of festivals celebrated here. The location of Munich is at the foot of Alps. Jewish Museum in Munich, (Judisches Museum Munchen), Munich is one the famous museums in Munich. Jewish Museum in Munich, (Judisches Museum Munchen), Munich, is also an important tourist destination in Munich. HISTORY OF CREATION OF THE MUSEUM: Some people had an intention of creating a Jewish Museum. They gathered in 1928. After almost two decades the project ultimately materialized under the initiative of Hans Lamm. He was the leader of the Jewish community for a long period of time. It was in 1980 that the project received a concrete structure owing to the efforts put by Hans Lamm. But it is to be mentioned that he himself was unaware of the actual aim behind the creation of the Jewish Museum in Munich, (Judisches Museum Munchen), Munich.
Richard Grimm took the initiative to open Jewish Museum in Munich, (Judisches Museum Munchen), Munich. Initially a private Jewish Museum was opened in a small space on Maximilianstrabe. Though the area was only about 300 square feet, the collection soon faced great popularity. Grimms’s Museum became a highly frequented Museum. Jewish Museum in Munich, (Judisches Museum Munchen), Munich, fulfilled the need of a large public institution in Munich. Ten years later the temporary museum was closed due to certain financial reason. It was then that the Museum’s grim collection was taken over by the Jewish community. A provisional arrangement for the exhibition was conducted at Reichenbachstraße 27.
COLLECTION OF THE MUSEUM: Bits and pieces of the Jewish history that the Museum holds comprise its collection. There are three exhibition floors. An in depth information about the Jewish life and culture are depicted in the Museum. There is a section providing information about Jewish history and religion. This section caters to the visitors of all age group. The gallery area contains a study, library. Among the other famous museums in Munich there are Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Pinakothek Moderne, Deutsches Museum, Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum, Lenbachhaus, Hypokunsthalle, BMW Museum, Beer-and Oktoberfest Museum, Hausderkunst, Glyptothek etc. Munich’s unique cultural features invite tourists from worldwide.
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