Museum of the History of Jews in Odesa "Migdal-Shorashim"
About This Museum
Tucked away on Nizhyns'ka Street, the Museum of the History of Jews in Odesa feels less like a formal institution and more like a carefully kept secret. It chronicles the vibrant, tumultuous, and profoundly influential story of a community that helped shape the very soul of Odesa. You won't find sterile, roped-off displays here; instead, the space hums with a deeply personal energy, built from photographs, letters, and artifacts that feel donated from family attics. It’s a poignant and essential journey into the heart of what was once a flourishing world.
Collection Highlights
Key exhibits include a powerful reconstruction of a typical Jewish apartment from old Odesa, complete with period furniture and personal effects that make the past feel immediate. You'll also find deeply moving displays on the rich cultural life, from Yiddish theater posters to documents tracing the lives of famous Jewish writers and musicians who called the city home.
Visitor Information
It's located at Nizhyns'ka St, 66—keep an eye out for the building as it's not overly flashy from the outside. The atmosphere inside is intimate and reflective, so it's perfect for taking your time with each exhibit.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a rather unassuming multi-story building that feels like a typical Odesa apartment block, which somehow makes the profound history inside even more impactful.
Contact & Location
Address: 65000, Приморський район, Одеса, Одеська міська громада, Одеський район, Одеська область, Україна
Phone: +380 48 770 1865
