Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum

Housed in the former Ohel Moshe Synagogue, the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum tells the remarkable story of over 20,000 Jewish refugees who found safety in Shanghai during the Holocaust. Visitors explore exhibits featuring personal artifacts, photographs, and testimonies that capture daily life in the Hongkou ghetto. The museum also includes a restored synagogue and a memorial wall inscribed with names of refugees. It stands as a testament to Shanghai's unique role as a haven and the enduring bonds between Chinese and Jewish communities.

Don't miss

• View the original Ohel Moshe Synagogue, a beautifully restored 1927 building.
• Read personal stories through letters, photographs, and artifacts from refugees.
• Visit the Memorial Wall listing over 13,000 names of Jewish refugees who lived in Shanghai.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum

Cheapest way inMuseum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans4.9★ · 54 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$15 per personSee dates →Most booked4-Hour Private Shanghai City Tour with Old and New Highlights5★ · 282 travelers4–5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$93 per personSee dates →Private & flexible3-Hour Private Tour to Jewish Ghetto and Shanghai Bund5★ · 74 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$90 per personSee dates →