With Virtual Reality on a Time Journey: The Synagogues of Fürth in the Jewish Museum Franken

A journey back in time to Jewish Fürth, making history visible

On the Day of Open Monuments, the Jewish Museum Franken in Fürth opens a window into a lost city scene: With Virtual Reality, the former schoolyard with its synagogues and the famous Talmud school can be experienced anew. The event on September 13, 2026, starts at 14:00 and is free of charge according to the event page. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/mit-virtual-reality-auf-zeitreise-die-synagogen-von-fuerth-1400-13-09-2026-443961/))

When memory acquires space

The schoolyard was the heart of Jewish life in Fürth for centuries. This center was destroyed on the night of the pogrom from November 9 to 10, 1938. The VR reconstruction makes the dimension of this place feel tangible again, creating an event experience that cleverly combines historical education and modern communication. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/mit-virtual-reality-auf-zeitreise-die-synagogen-von-fuerth-1400-13-09-2026-443961/))

Virtual Reality meets museum knowledge

The application was developed in collaboration with the chair of Geovisualization at FHWS Würzburg and the chair of Judaic Studies in Bamberg. Visitors can virtually explore the main synagogue of Fürth, built in 1617, around the year 1900. Afterward, the program continues with a short themed tour through the museum and to the current synagogue memorial. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/mit-virtual-reality-auf-zeitreise-die-synagogen-von-fuerth-1400-13-09-2026-443961/))

A place with depth and atmosphere

The Jewish Museum Franken is considered an important place for conveying Jewish history in Franconia and offers insights into almost a thousand years of Jewish life in the Franconian region at its locations in Fürth, Schnaittach, and Schwabach. Fürth itself is particularly closely connected to the city's history: The new building is barrier-free, while the old building is only partially accessible. For arrival, the subway to Fürth Rathaus and the underground parking City Center are recommended. ([juedisches-museum.org](https://www.juedisches-museum.org/besuch/))

Conclusion: Not just seeing history, but stepping into it

This on-site experience combines memory, research, and digital reconstruction into an intense visit to the museum. Anyone who wants to not just read about Jewish history in Fürth but experience it spatially should not miss this event live. ([fuerth.de](https://www.fuerth.de/kultur-freizeit/veranstaltungen-termine/veranstaltungskalender/veranstaltungsdetails/mit-virtual-reality-auf-zeitreise-die-synagogen-von-fuerth-1400-13-09-2026-443961/))

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Sources:

• Jewish Museum Franken - Visit
• City of Fürth - Time Travel with Virtual Reality – The Synagogues of Fürth
• Bayern.de - Jewish Museum Franken