CANDLES HOLOCAUST MUSEUM

TERRE HAUTE, IN

The CANDLES Holocaust Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust and educating the public about the atrocities committed during that period. It is located in Terre Haute, Indiana, and was founded by Holocaust survivor Eva Kor in 1995.

The museum is housed in a small building that includes a gift shop, a reception area, and several exhibit rooms. The exhibits showcase artifacts, photographs, and personal stories of Holocaust survivors and victims, with a particular focus on the experiences of twins who were subjected to medical experiments by the notorious Nazi doctor Josef Mengele.

One of the most striking features of the museum is the "Flame of Candles" memorial, which consists of six candles representing the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. Visitors are encouraged to light a candle in memory of a loved one or to honor the memory of those who were lost.

The museum also offers educational programs for schools and community groups, including presentations by Holocaust survivors and workshops on topics such as prejudice and tolerance.

Overall, the CANDLES Holocaust Museum serves as a powerful reminder of the atrocities committed during the Holocaust and the importance of remembering and learning from this tragic period in history.

CANDLES HOLOCAUST MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TERRE HAUTE IN. US MID #8401800127

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 8122347881
• website: http://www.candlesholocaustmuseum.org

CANDLES HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
1532 S 3RD ST
TERRE HAUTE
IN
47802

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