Musée d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaïsme (mahJ)
Paris, France
About This Activity
The mahJ (Museum of Jewish Art and History) occupies the Hôtel de Saint-Aignan, a grand 17th-century mansion in the Marais. Collections span medieval illuminated manuscripts, Hanukkah lamps from across Europe, Dreyfus Affair documents, and modern art by Jewish artists including Modigliani, Chagall, and Soutine. Temporary exhibitions are consistently excellent. €10 adults, free first Sunday of each month. Closed Mondays.
Seasonal note: Open year-round; closed Mondays and some Jewish holidays
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