This coming weekend, 27 and 28 January, The National Holocaust Museum opens its doors for what will doubtless be a powerful commemoration...
This coming weekend, 27 and 28 January, The National Holocaust Museum opens its doors for what will doubtless be a powerful commemoration, coming at a time when unity and cultural understanding has never felt more needed.
From 10am (3.30pm last entry) each day, they invite you to delve into the history of the Holocaust, reflecting on the 6 million Jews murdered and the many other victims of Nazi persecution. Holocaust survivor speakers, curator-led events, and museum tours promise a profound weekend’s remembrance and learning, exploring the universal theme of the fragility of freedom.
Holocaust survivor speakers Dr Martin Stern MBE and Arek Hersh MBE will be speaking across the two days; telling their personal stories of astonishing survival, both having spent time in concentration camps; their testimonies will offer visitors a unique and direct line to the past.
On both days (11am Saturday, 10.30am Sunday) you can join the museum’s Senior Curator, for a talk on the theme ‘Fragility of Freedom’. Sunday’s talk will focus on a little boy called Leon Greenman, asking; “Who was this little boy? Why was his freedom taken from him and how did he end up in Auschwitz, despite being British?’
There will be tours of the award-wining immersive exhibition ‘The Journey’ from the Education team, suitable for ages 9 and over. There’ll also be Memorial Garden tours, live music, and book signings, as well as of course taking a moment to pause and be silent in a shared remembrance.
No doubt at times what you see and hear will be challenging, but it offers a needed reminder of how hope triumphs even at the darkest times, the dangers of hate, and of a period in our shared history which we all agree must never be repeated again.
For the full programme of event and to book your spot head to holocaust.org.uk/whats-on
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