JIC HOLOCAUST AWARENESS MUSEUM

PHILADELPHIA, PA

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia founded the JIC Holocaust Awareness Museum in 1961 to commemorate and educate visitors about the atrocities committed during the Holocaust. The museum is located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is one of the oldest Holocaust museums in the United States.

The main exhibit at the museum is a detailed timeline of the Holocaust, beginning with the rise of Nazism in Germany and ending with the liberation of the concentration camps by Allied forces. The timeline includes photographs, artifacts, and survivor testimonies, providing visitors with a comprehensive understanding of the events that led to the Holocaust and its impact on individuals and communities.

In addition to the main exhibit, the museum also features rotating exhibits that focus on different aspects of the Holocaust, such as the experiences of Jewish children during the war or the role of non-Jewish rescuers. The museum also offers educational programs and guided tours for students and community groups.

Overall, the JIC Holocaust Awareness Museum serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of remembering the past and educating future generations about the consequences of intolerance and hatred.

JIC HOLOCAUST AWARENESS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PHILADELPHIA PA. US MID #8404200161

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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Contact JIC HOLOCAUST AWARENESS MUSEUM

• telephone: 2154644701
• website: http://www.holocaustawarenessmuseum.org

JIC HOLOCAUST AWARENESS MUSEUM
10100 JAMISON AVE
PHILADELPHIA
PA
19116

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