The Jewish Museum in Frankfurt is housed in the historical rooms of the former Rothschild Palace, built between 1812-1824. Together with the branch of the museum in Judengasse, the exhibitions explain the history and the social and religious lives of the Jewish communities in Frankfurt; the beginnings of Jewish settlement in the 12th century, the end of the ghettos in Frankfurt, the struggle for integration into society and the recreation of Jewish communities after 1945. Jewish utensils and cultural objects reflect the everyday life and religious culture in the synagogue and at home, and the lives of the individuals and communities. Regular special exhibitions in the two museums provide more detail and complement the permanent exhibition. Closed Mondays, Good Friday, Easter Monday, 1 May, Whitsunday, guided tours available on request.