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St Thomas Synagogue

Hebrew Congregation of St ThomasMain Street & the waterfront, Charlotte Amaliego at hour · weekday morningsadmission: unknown

A working 19th-century synagogue just off Main Street, one of the oldest synagogues in continuous use in the Western Hemisphere; the sand floor is the detail everyone asks about, and it is closed on the Jewish sabbath and holy days, so check the schedule before you walk over.

Time on site30–40 minp95 60 min
PriceFreeadult, 2026 estimate
Best hourweekday morningsquietest window
28″ bagsPainful WarningMain Street & the waterfront
Sensory loadCalm2 of 5 · Calm
  • Go weekday mornings
  • Free entry
  • Mostly indoors

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  • Caribbean ↗Several islands (Turks and Caicos above all, also the Bahamas and Jamaica) jail visitors for a single stray bullet or cartridge in their luggage; empty every bag and pocket before you pack.
  • Caribbean ↗From August to October keep a free last day before your flight home and check the national hurricane centre daily; airports close when a named storm approaches.
  • Caribbean ↗Wearing camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in several islands, including Barbados, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, Grenada, Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica; leave it at home, children's clothes included.
  • US Virgin Islands ↗Entry follows US rules: international visitors need a US visa or ESTA as for the mainland. US citizens need no passport from the mainland, but must clear customs when leaving for the mainland.
  • US Virgin Islands ↗The British Virgin Islands are a separate British territory: a ferry trip there is an international crossing and needs a passport.
  • US Virgin Islands ↗Protect the reefs: do not stand on coral, and follow national park rules on St John.
  • Charlotte Amalie ↗Cruise-ship days change everything: check the port schedule for the days you plan to be downtown and go before 09:00 or after 16:00.
  • Charlotte Amalie ↗After dark, take taxis between clusters and back to your bed rather than walking.
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Plan

Open now, best time to go, opening hours

Go now?

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Open
Hours not on file: check the official site.
Tickets
  • Adult: Free
Time to spend
30–40 min · up to 60 min if you linger
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Best time to go

Quiet most days; a stop on some heritage walking tours by mid-morning.

Opening hours
Note
Visiting hours and holy-day closures are set by the congregation and are not printed until verified for your date.

Weather here, next 7 days

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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).

On the ground

Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop
Crystal Gade, a short walk uphill from Main Street (field-verify)
Ticket
free · official site
Stairs
none of note
Shoes
Shoes on.

Sensory load

  • Sensory load2/5 Low

Exposure: low

Bailouts

  • heat: Main Street shops (AC, field-verify)
  • rain: Main Street shops (AC, field-verify)

Nearest rescue anchor: D — Main Street shops (AC, field-verify)

Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).

Map and nearby

Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it

St Thomas SynagogueSt Thomas Synagogue

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The pin marks the centre of Main Street & the waterfront: this place has no exact entrance point on file.

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Tickets, prices and entry

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board
Where to buy
  • No ticket needed.

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Time on site, inside and your plan

Time on site

minutes

Minimum

20min

Worthwhile

30min

Typical

40min

p95

60min

How much time do you have?

from the time-on-site figures above

Enough for a typical visit (40 min).

Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.

Step-free check, who it suits, facilities
Combine with

Combine with

nearest first
  1. —Market Square (walk, a few minutes)

Walk the Main Street & the waterfront area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

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