The Melbourne Holocaust Museum is the largest institution in Australia solely dedicated to Holocaust education, research, and remembrance. Founded by Holocaust survivors in 1984, the museum houses an extensive collection of materials related to the Holocaust, including over 1,300 survivor testimonies and 12,000 artifacts. The museum’s educational programs aim to combat antisemitism, racism, and prejudice in the community while fostering understanding between people.
The museum’s team of specialist educators present age-specific programs underpinned by a ‘safely in, safely out’ educational philosophy. These programs address challenging topics such as racism and identity in a respectful and engaging manner. The museum acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land, the Boonwurrung/Bunurong peoples of the Eastern Kulin Nation, and pays respect to their Elders past, present, and future, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia.
As custodians of truth, the Melbourne Holocaust Museum is committed to honoring the lives of survivors and the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. The museum exists to amplify the voices of Holocaust survivors as a catalyst for greater understanding and acceptance of difference. Through sharing survivor experiences and preserving their legacy, the museum aims to inspire the next generation to champion kindness, bravery, and fairness, ultimately building a better future based on the lessons learned from the past.
