Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center

Specialties

One of the oldest Holocaust museums in the nation, founded in 1982. The Center consists of a permanent exhibit hall, a 6,000 volume library, traveling exhibits, a film series, and community programs. Family-​friendly (no disturbing/​graphic images). No admission charged, free parking.

History

Established in 1982.

The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center was founded in 1982 by survivors who were actively involved in a community-​wide project on prejudice and human rights. The museum itself, built on the campus of the Jewish Community Center (just north of Orlando) was completed in 1986.

In addition to a comprehensive exhibit which describes life of Jews in Europe before, during and after the war, the Center has permanent exhibits on local survivors and Holocaust-​era insurance, temporary exhibits and films throughout the year, and a 6,000 volume library.

Each November, the Center holds a commemoration of Kristallnacht, remembering the night in 1938 that many scholars identify as the first overt act of the war. In April, a community Yom HaShaoh program is presented. This event, open to the public, includes lighting of candles in memory of the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazis, and presentations of awards to winners of the Student Creative Arts Contest.

Meet the Manager

Management I.

Manager

The Center is managed by a Board of Directors that represents all religions, ages, races and backgrounds.

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