When does the event take place and how long does it last

On Thursday 12.02.2026 from 17:30 to 19:00; the duration is approximately 90 minutes.

What is the cost of the evening and what is included

The price is €15 and includes museum admission, the tour as well as the tasting of kosher wines with small snacks.

Is there information on accessibility

The new building of the museum is accessible; the old building is partially accessible. Four exhibition levels are reachable by elevator, while some areas like the sukkah and mikveh are only accessible via stairs.

What is the best way to get there and where can I park

Take the U-Bahn line U1 to the Rathaus station, from there a short walk. Parking is available in the underground garage City Center at Königstraße 112–114.

Is registration required

Advance registration is recommended; the visitor service can be contacted via email at besucherservice@juedisches-museum.org.

May I take photographs in the exhibition

Information to follow; please observe the notices on site or contact the visitor service.

An Evening that Moves: Experience Tour, Debate, and Kosher Wine

Name: After-Work at the Museum – Tour and Wine Tasting
Start: 2026-02-12T18:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-02-12T20:00:00+01:00
Location: Jüdisches Museum Franken in Fürth

After-Work at the Museum: Art Discussion, Wine Culture, and Aesthetic Experience

An inspiring after-work evening at the Jewish Museum of Franconia in Fürth combines artwork observation, cultural-historical context, and enjoyment: A curated tour through the current temporary exhibition meets kosher wine tasting – a harmonious setting for an intense art experience and stimulating conversations.

Exhibition Atmosphere: Reading Debates, Seeing History

The tour highlights the intervention “On Loot, Restitution, and Myths of Tolerance” within the series “Shitstorm – Dispute in the Museum”. Through precise curation, conflicts surrounding Nazi-looted art, restitution, and issues of interpretation become visible. Colors, typography, and materiality of the displays structure the spatial effect, while documents and image sources allow for concentrated artwork observation. The exhibition links museum research with critical memory culture and demonstrates why the JMF Fürth captured attention in these discourses.

Expertise On-Site: Judaica, Architecture, Sensory Impressions

The location in Fürth is situated in a historic residential building featuring a mikveh and sukkah; four levels are accessible by elevator. This authentic architecture frames the themes of painting, object presentation, and installation related to Jewish life in Franconia. Lighting design, material surfaces, and dense narration lead to an aesthetic experience that connects research, collection, and education.

Cultural Enjoyment: Kosher Wine as a Dialogue Partner

Following the tour, kosher wine is served with small snacks. The sensory tasting expands the thematic engagement – taste, aroma, and texture accompany reflections on memory, restitution, and museum practices. Thus, the evening connects education, atmosphere, and hospitality.

Museum Education and Context

The Jewish Museum of Franconia conveys Jewish history and present at three locations. In Fürth, the permanent exhibition and historical building – featuring ritual bath and sukkah – provide a vivid insight into rites, celebrations, and everyday culture. Educational programs, tours, and research projects establish the museum as an authoritative source for cultural transmission in the region.

Conclusion

Visitors can expect a concentrated, discourse-rich tour with sensory wine tasting: An evening that deepens knowledge, opens perspectives, and makes exhibition debates tangible. Come by, experience the exhibition spaces, feel the atmosphere, and end the day richly in culture with kosher wine.