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Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum

7.9Friend Score / 10

#3 of 11 Museums in Shanghai

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Known forhistoryHongkouWWIIheritage
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This moving museum documents the story of roughly 20,000 European Jewish refugees who found sanctuary in Shanghai's Hongkou district during World War II, housed in the restored Ohel Moishe Synagogue. The personal testimonies, photographs, and artifacts are deeply affecting and the story is little-known outside specialist circles, making it genuinely revelatory. The surrounding Tilanqiao Historic Area retains authentic 1930s–40s streetscapes worth exploring after your visit.

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Last verifiedJuly 14, 2026

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7.9/10
  • Value8.5
  • iconic6.5
  • excellence8.0
  • Crowd level3.0
  • Authenticity9.0
  • Accessibility7.5
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Last reviewed July 14, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.